Noises, wind and weird smells

Digestive health
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I've been reading about BAM / BAD having read peoples accounts it has made me realise that I probably have this.

As I've become less alarmed of my symptoms I noticed a few patterns in my D. Firstly the key prerequisite is the gurgling intestines and quite a lot of wind, On the days I have D I sometimes notice a slightly bitter taste in my mouth which clears after D. The weirdest thing is that the D when it happens has a smell about it. Dr's ask if your stools smell more repugnant than usual when you have D, mine don't they just have this chemical smell to them, I know the smell, I've smelt it before somewhere but for the life of me I cant remember where . I can only describe it as a chemical smell. I've included my observation here as I was wondering if it is my own bile acids which have this strange chemical odour?

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Hi, what is D that you are refering?

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D being Diarrhea. Thanks Jim

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Thank you. Sorry I am 'new'

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What is BAM/BAD? Searched on this site and google. Got nothing.

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Hi sorry I've used too many a abbreviations . Bile Acid Malabsorption , Bile Acid Diarrhea

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Another post said that rice seemed to help. I tried it and noticed some improvement. Also Oat meal. I bought a book that lists different food's that helps intestinal issues. I'll share the more important high lites

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And I have not had another gall bladder attack since I cut back on meats and oils. Plus increased water intake and increased vegatables and fruit.

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not sure but try Combocha or better still milk kefir . its very cheap to buy and easy to make , it makes itself basicaly , just youtube milk kefir. it will replace re populate any missing bacteria as it contains about 70 strains of the correct types and about 50 balancing out fungus to keep the bacteria in check . its a balance thing. the inbalance can cause the wrong breed of bacteria to ferment and actualy produce all sorts of toxic chemicals, even formayderhyde but this is one of many . its worth a go as Milk Kefir is almost free its so cheap and if you cannot take milk then buy Water Kefir instead ,it does the same job. Smelly wind or lots of it is often caused by allergy to a food ,often gluten of course.

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Hi James thanks for taking time to reply. Did the gallbladder problem cause you diarrhea?

I've stopped smoking this year, also alcohol free and caffeine free too, however meat free sounds like one free too far. Lol. Did you notice a benefit straight away, also have you gone outright vegetarian or just cut back.

Although I'm trying to make light of the situation it's causing me a lot of stress and I'm literally willing to try anything to see some improvements. Thanks Jim

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Thanks for your reply I guess this works similar to a probiotic . I will give it a go and see what happens. Thankyou

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Hi Jumbo, i was diagnosed w IBS constipation. I'm on an intestinal med by GI. I also have a tiny hernia. I notice that I breath out different odors one as u described. Do you know if you have a hernia or weak stomach sphincter? Are your bowel movements normal & complete?

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Hi Chris I do not know whether I have a stomach sphincter or hernia as I haven't yet had an endoscopy although I have definitely considered the possibility of the hernia because of some of my symptoms . As far as bowel movements go I have watery diarrhea about once or twice a week. Although even when everything is solid I would say that often I feel that it isn't complete, feels like there's something left.

Thanks for your reply Jim

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Jimbo, thank you for quick response. You described everything I experience. This med from my gastro gives me diarrhea.

I would look into a good GI and find out of you have pockets between your molar gums. That showed up for me but recommended by periodontal that I can't take it out.