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Apr 01, 2023

Managing Gas - Seeking Advice on Products or Dietary Tips

Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about managing gas related to ostomy or ileostomy. The original poster is seeking advice on products or dietary tips to help with gas issues despite trying to eat right.

Advice and Insights:
- Gas-X can be effective in managing gas for some individuals with ostomy or ileostomy.
- Letting the gas out is a preferred method for some, rather than taking medication.
- Diet plays a significant role in gas production, and certain foods like beans, chewing gum, and specific vegetables can cause gas.
- Introducing foods gradually and chewing well can help in managing gas.
- Using bags with filters can help expel gas, and it's recommended to try different types of bags to find the most suitable one.
- Cranberry juice and yogurt are suggested to help with gas.
- Probiotics and high-fiber foods may affect gas production, and it's advised to monitor their intake.
- Missing meals can cause excess gas, and it's recommended to eat small amounts every 2-4 hours to reduce gas.
- Learning about digestion, food combinations, and keeping a food journal can help in understanding and managing gas.
- After healing, there should be no foods off-limits, but introducing new foods in small amounts is advisable.
- Gas can be caused by swallowing air or the food consumed, and different remedies apply to each.
- Experimenting with different foods and finding what can be tolerated is essential in managing gas.
- It's important to strive for a normal life as much as possible and to test and tune the body to find what works best.
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