Need to release the hounds!
August 2, 2010 5:44 AM Subscribe
I have the dire need to release gas... and it ain't happenin'
Sorry folks, don't mean to post a "fart" question, but I'm feeling uncomfortable and I know it's because of this. Is there a product or a trick I can try so I can get some comfort? I don't usually have this issue... but... being human rears its ugly head again.
I got a colonic on Friday and that helped a lot and I'm going to go again. But I gained 7 pounds in 2 days and I know its all gas. Help! I need to fart an unchained melody of heaven. Any suggestions?
Sorry folks, don't mean to post a "fart" question, but I'm feeling uncomfortable and I know it's because of this. Is there a product or a trick I can try so I can get some comfort? I don't usually have this issue... but... being human rears its ugly head again.
I got a colonic on Friday and that helped a lot and I'm going to go again. But I gained 7 pounds in 2 days and I know its all gas. Help! I need to fart an unchained melody of heaven. Any suggestions?
Invert yourself, if you can, as in shoulder stand. Or anything to get your butt higher than the rest of your trunk. This works for me most of the time.
posted by Danf at 5:47 AM on August 2, 2010
posted by Danf at 5:47 AM on August 2, 2010
Try a yoga pose specifically designed for this sitch: Wind-releasing pose.
posted by Tapioca at 5:48 AM on August 2, 2010 [5 favorites]
posted by Tapioca at 5:48 AM on August 2, 2010 [5 favorites]
But I gained 7 pounds in 2 days and I know its all gas.
Gas weighs (almost) nothing; it sounds like you are constipated. Are you properly hydrated? If not, get some water and start drinking.
This can also be helpful. Get on your hands and knees and stick your butt way up in the air and rest your chest by your hands. Now gently rock back and forth until you feel some movement.
Also, try flexing your stomach muscles repeatedly. In, out, in, out. That can help things to move along.
Worst case scenario, get the a gentle laxative. Good luck!
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 5:55 AM on August 2, 2010 [2 favorites]
Gas weighs (almost) nothing; it sounds like you are constipated. Are you properly hydrated? If not, get some water and start drinking.
This can also be helpful. Get on your hands and knees and stick your butt way up in the air and rest your chest by your hands. Now gently rock back and forth until you feel some movement.
Also, try flexing your stomach muscles repeatedly. In, out, in, out. That can help things to move along.
Worst case scenario, get the a gentle laxative. Good luck!
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 5:55 AM on August 2, 2010 [2 favorites]
Last time I felt like that, it was appendicitis. If nothings working, I'd check with the doc...
posted by daveyt at 5:59 AM on August 2, 2010
posted by daveyt at 5:59 AM on August 2, 2010
7lb of methane would take up 4480 litres of volume at STP - there's no way the weight you've put on is gas unless you're the size of a full-grown elephant.
posted by turkeyphant at 6:21 AM on August 2, 2010 [21 favorites]
posted by turkeyphant at 6:21 AM on August 2, 2010 [21 favorites]
I find the yoga pose mentioned above and a cup of peppermint and fennel tea to be quite effective.
posted by Solomon at 6:21 AM on August 2, 2010
posted by Solomon at 6:21 AM on August 2, 2010
1. "But I gained 7 pounds in 2 days and I know its all gas." Um yeah no, as above.
2. Did you really post here before, like, going to the drug store? It's called Gas-X. And there's also a million other products.
posted by RJ Reynolds at 6:30 AM on August 2, 2010 [1 favorite]
2. Did you really post here before, like, going to the drug store? It's called Gas-X. And there's also a million other products.
posted by RJ Reynolds at 6:30 AM on August 2, 2010 [1 favorite]
But I gained 7 pounds in 2 days and I know its all gas.
Sorry, but no way. This would be physically impossible. One pound of gas takes up approximately 13 cubic feet. Think about what you would have to look like for your statement to be true.
posted by Civil_Disobedient at 7:02 AM on August 2, 2010
Sorry, but no way. This would be physically impossible. One pound of gas takes up approximately 13 cubic feet. Think about what you would have to look like for your statement to be true.
posted by Civil_Disobedient at 7:02 AM on August 2, 2010
Response by poster: Thanks for your advice, guys...
I'm pretty sure its constipation and water retention that has made me gain a lot of weight (sorry, not the gas...)
But I appreciate the advice!
I hope this too, shall pass ;)
posted by boostershot at 8:31 AM on August 2, 2010
I'm pretty sure its constipation and water retention that has made me gain a lot of weight (sorry, not the gas...)
But I appreciate the advice!
I hope this too, shall pass ;)
posted by boostershot at 8:31 AM on August 2, 2010
Lots of fiber. Cheerios usually does the trick for me.
posted by majortom1981 at 9:28 AM on August 2, 2010
posted by majortom1981 at 9:28 AM on August 2, 2010
A glass of soda water with several shakes of Angostura bitters.
posted by HotToddy at 10:00 AM on August 2, 2010
posted by HotToddy at 10:00 AM on August 2, 2010
Any chance at all that you are pregnant? I felt exactly like this for a couple of weeks convinced it was constipation and gas...it turned out to be an ectopic pregnancy.
posted by juva at 11:42 AM on August 2, 2010
posted by juva at 11:42 AM on August 2, 2010
For passing gas, walk around - movement helps a lot. For the constipation, try Miralax.
posted by Joh at 11:43 AM on August 2, 2010
posted by Joh at 11:43 AM on August 2, 2010
Just so you know, the sensation that if you could just pass gas everything would feel fine is a symptom of appendicitis, and also pretty much the only symptom I had. It was so pronouned I had my husband looking up syptoms of a blocked bowel because that's how strong the urge to, you know, fart was.
posted by DarlingBri at 2:23 PM on August 2, 2010
posted by DarlingBri at 2:23 PM on August 2, 2010
Try a glass of water with some psyllium seed husk and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice mixed in. The water should be fairly warm; this mixture should expand in your digestive tract and move things out in short order, accompanied by a symphony of flatulence.
posted by motown missile at 11:53 PM on August 2, 2010
posted by motown missile at 11:53 PM on August 2, 2010
I've tried everything and found that Alka-Seltzer followed by movement and mental relaxation work every time.
posted by Mertonian at 12:08 AM on August 3, 2010
posted by Mertonian at 12:08 AM on August 3, 2010
Abdominal massage has helped me not only with gas but with, umm, moving things along. Here's the comment I made describing how I was told to do it.
posted by Hardcore Poser at 7:23 AM on August 3, 2010
posted by Hardcore Poser at 7:23 AM on August 3, 2010
You make no mention of a doctor in your question. Are you under any sort of medical supervision?
Specifically, you might want to reconsider your repeated use of colonics. Here is what wikipedia has to say:
Specifically, you might want to reconsider your repeated use of colonics. Here is what wikipedia has to say:
No scientific evidence supports the alleged benefits of colon cleansing.[3] The bowel itself is not dirty and barring drugs, disease or mechanical blockage, cleans itself naturally without assistance.[4] Certain enema preparations have been associated with heart attacks and electrolyte imbalances, and improperly prepared or used equipment can cause infection or damage to the bowel. Frequent colon cleansing can lead to dependence on enemas to defecate and some herbs may reduce the effectiveness of prescription drugs.[5]posted by andoatnp at 9:10 PM on August 6, 2010
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I had this kind of bloating years ago. Turned out to be a problem with my gall bladder.
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 5:46 AM on August 2, 2010