Farting

Equus5374
Equus5374 Posts: 462 Member
in Food and Nutrition
'Cause I'm sure I'm not the only one with this issue...so many foods give me a lot of intestinal gas. And gravity being what it is.... The OTC remedies do very little (simethicone). If I'm alone it's never a problem, of course, but if I'm at work or in public, it sometimes gets challenging to constantly find someone on whom to pin the stench.

Just curious if there are any other remedies (besides the obvious...stop eating those foods) or if I should just do nothing and keep the music on.
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  • Geordiegal08
    Geordiegal08 Posts: 19 Member
    "Wherever you may be, let your wind go free. Church or chapel, let it rattle!" (A wise woman once taught me this!)
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    Fennel tea, works for me even if I've eaten kale :D
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    It's carbs for me. They cause stink.
  • Pawsforme
    Pawsforme Posts: 645 Member
    Low FODMAP diet
  • rockmama72
    rockmama72 Posts: 815 Member
    Pawsforme wrote: »
    Low FODMAP diet

    That's a bit drastic for someone who just has the toots!

  • scyian
    scyian Posts: 243 Member
    Fennel seeds or tea. Peppermint tea.

    Exercise and stretching. Yoga is a good one. Lie on your back and hug your knees into your chest will help get them out.

    If you believe in reflexology points the digestive system is in the middle of your foot so you can massage that.

    Work out your triggers. Bigger portions might cause more problems. My husband has IBS and bread and cheese trigger it but only on certain types and amounts.
  • Pawsforme
    Pawsforme Posts: 645 Member
    edited November 2015
    rockmama72 wrote: »
    Pawsforme wrote: »
    Low FODMAP diet

    That's a bit drastic for someone who just has the toots!

    Maybe. But she said "so many foods" give her gas. That gives an overview of foods that are the worst triggers for many people. She doesn't have to jump right in and avoid all of them, but it might be helpful in providing ideas about which ones to limit.
  • rockmama72
    rockmama72 Posts: 815 Member
    Pawsforme wrote: »
    rockmama72 wrote: »
    Pawsforme wrote: »
    Low FODMAP diet

    That's a bit drastic for someone who just has the toots!

    Maybe. But she said "so many foods" give her gas. That gives an overview of foods that are the worst triggers for many people. She doesn't have to jump right in and avoid all of them, but it might be helpful in providing ideas about which ones to limit.

    Fair enough.

  • MommyL2015
    MommyL2015 Posts: 1,411 Member
    Beano! :) Just kidding. I have no idea if that even works or not but that's the first thing that popped into my head.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    Get a dog?

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  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    Flatulence is caused by fermenting undigested food in your digestive tract. everyone passes a certain amount of it each day. If you are passing more gas than you think might be normal try adding some pre and probiotics to your diet. You may just not have the microbiome in you gut to properly deal with the food. You also might want to discuss this with your Doctor.
  • Equus5374
    Equus5374 Posts: 462 Member
    rockmama72 wrote: »
    Pawsforme wrote: »
    Low FODMAP diet

    That's a bit drastic for someone who just has the toots!

    Thank you!!!
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    Cut down on fiber, and take an Enzymedica Digest Gold with every meal.
  • Equus5374
    Equus5374 Posts: 462 Member
    I find doctors to be pretty clueless on this issue. I do take probiotics. It's kind-of a familial thing too (my brother and I have had some righteous contests!). I'd love to get the underwear that turns your fart smell into peppermint. Then I can just tell everyone I chew a lot of gum. :blush:
  • umayster
    umayster Posts: 651 Member
    Under 20gr of carbs a day will mostly eliminate the farts.
  • TheBeachgod
    TheBeachgod Posts: 825 Member
    edited November 2015
    If crop dusting isn't an option you can always opt for honesty.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Ul0qSQgeA
  • malioumba
    malioumba Posts: 132 Member
    edited November 2015
    I honestly think we should strive to have society (by raising kids) to be completely fine with passing gas. People make such a big deal about it. They giggle, they laugh, they get embarrassed, they make fun at it in movies, shows. I don't understand at all what is so funny...

    And I'm not super old, I'm 23. It has never been funny. It's natural, and normal, and people make it seem like it's...something bad/something to laugh about....? I just don't understand...

    Ha!!! I like what Jim Carrey did in that "Liar Liar" movie. We all should just exlaim, "oh, that was me" to de-sensitize society about flatulence. Or more realistically, a polite "excuse me from an early age, much like they teach children when they sneeze.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Cumin, anise, dill and fennel.
  • muscledavis
    muscledavis Posts: 8 Member
    Yup what shadowfox said. Try some probiotics, you can even get them in a chewy candy form. That helped for me, but then I stopped taking them and the farts came back to haunt me. :'(
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    edited November 2015
    If it's a real problem, do speak to the doctor about it. If it's just an occasional thing, remember that everyone has a stinky fart sometimes. All the people you're so worried will smell yours - they've done that, too! Everyone releases their flatus. :)

    Beano helps many people.
  • Equus5374
    Equus5374 Posts: 462 Member
    malioumba wrote: »
    I honestly think we should strive to have society (by raising kids) to be completely fine with passing gas. People make such a big deal about it. They giggle, they laugh, they get embarrassed, they make fun at it in movies, shows. I don't understand at all what is so funny...

    And I'm not super old, I'm 23. It has never been funny. It's natural, and normal, and people make it seem like it's...something bad/something to laugh about....? I just don't understand...

    Ha!!! I like what Jim Carrey did in that "Liar Liar" movie. We all should just exlaim, "oh, that was me" to de-sensitize society about flatulence. Or more realistically, a polite "excuse me from an early age, much like they teach children when they sneeze.

    This is true! I once dated a guy who also had a lot of gas. He'd howl and cackle with laughter every time he let fly (and generally make a big scene). He was in his 40's. I asked him why he did this and he said, "farts are funny!" I replied, "maybe to a ten year old." Needless to say that relationship is long over!
  • Ochoajg15
    Ochoajg15 Posts: 5 Member
    umayster wrote: »
    Under 20gr of carbs a day will mostly eliminate the farts.
    Infuckingpossible
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    https://youtu.be/SMOH5kpOmu0
  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
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  • coueswhitetail
    coueswhitetail Posts: 309 Member
    Try probiotic.....I used pro-15 from hyoerbiotics and it helped.....also just eating more fiber consistently will change your gut flora and help your body adjust...... I used to avoid beans because of gas but the more I eat the less the gas now
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Yep, I second probiotics. A good quality brand with a decent amount of strains and preferably refrigerated can do wonders for a dodgy gut. I've also heard Chlorophyll helps with all sorts of odours..
  • tinger12
    tinger12 Posts: 62 Member
    Everybody loves some good farts and fart jokes. If you don't you're doing life wrong! LOL
    Pass the gas and be glad your system is doing its job. Then pour a cup of coffee and laugh.
  • Qskim
    Qskim Posts: 1,145 Member
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  • runner10123
    runner10123 Posts: 10 Member
    Activated charcoal tablets work for me or peppermint tea.

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