I had colectomy 1 year ago due to colonic inertia. I have a j pouch. Im having extremely loud stomach noises no matter if I've eaten or not. I can feel something going on inside when it happens. I have terrible gas 24 hours a day. I can't seem to get things calm. I've tried taking Ibgard and bentyl around the clock. I've tried avoiding caffeine and dairy. I don't know what else to do.....PLEASE ADVISE
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Sometimes excessive gas is due to bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). If that's the case, a couple of months of an appropriate antibiotic (like doxycycline) will generally clear it up. FWIW, I wouldn't use antibiotics just to reduce the noise, but that's me. Once the gas starts causing pain or frequency then the stakes are higher.
Thanks Scott
Thanks Claire, I WILL DEFINITELY look into the probiotic. I have the low FODMAP but I'm a extremely picky eater. Half the stuff thats a "no no" I dont eat and half the good stuff I dont eat. I get really frustrated every time I look at it��
I know☺
That's what I feel like Clare...I look at food programs on tv with awe and wonder...