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Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:26pm |
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For the past couple of days I've had really bad wind/gas pains, intestinal wind, and it's really painful. It feels like contractions, those of you who have had babies will know what I mean - that real pressure in your butt feeling.
Nothing I do will get rid of it. I've tried a hot bath, tried forcing it out by farting (I told you, TMI!), even a bowel motion didn't help.
The pain atm is so bad I can only hobble and getting in and out of the car, or on and off the couch, is agony too as it makes it flare up. To make things worse, I suspect baby's head is right down in my pelvis so putting pressure on things down there.
So what can I do to fix it? I never had anything like this with the girls?
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Chickoin
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Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:30pm |
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Have you tried some gavascon or something like that? I find it helps when I am windy. Ginger is supposed to help too.
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Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:33pm |
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I'm taking Mylanta for heartburn, I haven't noticed that it makes a difference?
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Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:35pm |
Oh, maybe it just works for some people? I stand by the ginger then 
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Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:40pm |
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Hehehe so you're a fart machine as well eh ;) Try some really bland foods and see if that helps - if not, try the ginger thing :D
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Posted: 09 May 2008 at 7:47pm |
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Hmmm, ginger, will give that a go! Thanks! (at this stage I'd try anything!)
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Posted: 09 May 2008 at 8:00pm |
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Gripe Water seems to help Jack, would it help you??
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Posted: 09 May 2008 at 8:02pm |
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I did think about Infacol?
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Posted: 09 May 2008 at 8:38pm |
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Get some degas tabs. I'm 99% sure its fine during pregnancy. They work great!
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Posted: 10 May 2008 at 8:33pm |
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Ow, you poor thing. My nurse friend who works with gastro patients after surgery swears by lying on your right hand side with your legs up - helps gas move through the bowel apparently! Good luck - I hope something works.
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Posted: 11 May 2008 at 2:36pm |
And you could try as warm a bath as Iggle-Piggle will handle? There's always the idea of skulling a bottle of gripe water. Intestinal wind pain can really stop you in your tracks, eh. You'd probably want to know what it was that sparked the problem... pickled onions recently?!?
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Posted: 12 May 2008 at 1:07pm |
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I know this is going to sound weird but it works for me when Im preg. I get down on my knees and put my shoulders on the ground (as much as you can around your bump). This elevates your backside in the air, relieves a bit of pressure of babies head - it should release wind within a few seconds. You might not want anybody else to be around tho - you will get harassed about it.
I found dried or fresh fruit makes me extremely windy while I am preg.
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