TMI wind/gas question
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Topic: TMI wind/gas question
Posted By: Maya
Subject: TMI wind/gas question
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:26pm
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For the past couple of days I've had really bad wind/gas pains, intestinal wind, and it's really painful. It feels like contractions, those of you who have had babies will know what I mean - that real pressure in your butt feeling.
Nothing I do will get rid of it. I've tried a hot bath, tried forcing it out by farting (I told you, TMI!), even a bowel motion didn't help. The pain atm is so bad I can only hobble and getting in and out of the car, or on and off the couch, is agony too as it makes it flare up. To make things worse, I suspect baby's head is right down in my pelvis so putting pressure on things down there. So what can I do to fix it? I never had anything like this with the girls? -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:30pm
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Have you tried some gavascon or something like that? I find it helps when I am windy. Ginger is supposed to help too. -------------   
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:33pm
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I'm taking Mylanta for heartburn, I haven't noticed that it makes a difference? ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:35pm
Oh, maybe it just works for some people? I stand by the ginger then  -------------
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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:40pm
| Hehehe so you're a fart machine as well eh ;) Try some really bland foods and see if that helps - if not, try the ginger thing :D |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:47pm
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Hmmm, ginger, will give that a go! Thanks! (at this stage I'd try anything!) ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 8:00pm
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Gripe Water seems to help Jack, would it help you?? ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 8:02pm
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I did think about Infacol? ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 09 May 2008 at 8:38pm
| Get some degas tabs. I'm 99% sure its fine during pregnancy. They work great! |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 10 May 2008 at 8:33pm
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Ow, you poor thing. My nurse friend who works with gastro patients after surgery swears by lying on your right hand side with your legs up - helps gas move through the bowel apparently! Good luck - I hope something works. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 11 May 2008 at 2:36pm
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And you could try as warm a bath as Iggle-Piggle will handle? There's always the idea of skulling a bottle of gripe water. Intestinal wind pain can really stop you in your tracks, eh. You'd probably want to know what it was that sparked the problem... pickled onions recently?!? ------------- Andie |
Posted By: cat007
Date Posted: 12 May 2008 at 1:07pm
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I know this is going to sound weird but it works for me when Im preg. I get down on my knees and put my shoulders on the ground (as much as you can around your bump). This elevates your backside in the air, relieves a bit of pressure of babies head - it should release wind within a few seconds. You might not want anybody else to be around tho - you will get harassed about it.
I found dried or fresh fruit makes me extremely windy while I am preg. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  [/url http://lilypie.com">
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