Trapped wind is the biggest problem I have when not suffering from a infection. It settles in the gut on the top left bend. It is a devil to shift. Tried charcoal tablets peppermint tea hot water bottle.
It can stick for days. Any suggestions apart from standing on head to allow gas to rise.
Dear Malcolm, there are days when I (and all around me) wish my wind was trapped, but yes, I know what you mean. I find the most effective relief is gentle bending and stretching. This should have the effect of mobilising the bubbles and sending them on their way. If you prefer to lay down, lifting your bent legs towards your chest has the same effect. Please don't overdo it. The key word is gentle. Hope this helps.
Hi Malcolm. Like Juliette I wished that I wasn't so flatulent. I agree also with her in connection with the gentle exercise. I have not found any drug which alleviates the pain, wind and general horrible symptoms of this disease. Removal of the infected bowel is not an option. My Consultant tells me that this was a practice in the past but, the bowel re-stretches and the diverticuli re-form. I have endured this for many years and, although not an expert, have learned over the years with the help of my dietician, to come to terms with it. Diet (as I am sure you are aware) is very important and any acid foods should be avoided (a paper written by an American Scientist is very helpful). One thing you really must try is eating two Extra Strong mints BEFORE any food. It helps enormously with pain and trapped wind. Like Juliette, I hope this also helps. John
Thanks for the replies. The daft thing is if what is deemed as good food I get a wind problem. Eat a
curry or chilli and Iam ok.
What I have found is what I think to be a infection and used to reach for the antibiotics ,I leave for a couple of days and it goes. So deciding between what is wind and infection is a fine art.
I have tried the exercise route (works sometimes) but on the whole the wind problem is becoming a real
pain (forgive the pun).