Passing Gas

[exqusit1]

First I can't believe I'm even writing this post but I am hoping on finding some answers. Lately I have been having issues passing gas/farting when I am for example bending over to pick something up from the floor when in my chair, or when laying on my my side turning in bed or something like that. Seems like anything that is putting a lot of pressure on my stomach or whatever at certain times causes me to pass gas. Am I the only one dealing with this issue? Is there anyone out there that may have some advice to help with this embarrassing situation. I eat fairly healthy, I work out often and drink plenty of water, just don't know what the issue is or what to do about it. HELP!!!!

[keps]

You're definitely not alone when it comes to excessive farting on CareCure! :)

Could it be laxatives? I've always found Senna gives me serious gas.

[SoulScream]

Some foods have me like that a lot. I have tried Beano and it didn't seem to help. Try to identify the foods that cause you problems or bend over and fart when no one is around.

[AlexAgain]

I have the same problem. Especially when I first get in to bed at night - sometimes 20 minutes of gas - which my partner doesn't appreciate.
I recently tried papaya extract after it was suggested in another thread for bloating and gas and I think it might be a bit better.

[duge]

I farted during a prayer this past Sunday morning in Church. what made it worse was my little grandson said "papa fart"

[Timaru]

Ah! Farting, one of the greatest pleasures left in life.

If your partner moans - shove her head under the duvet!

[duge]

Ah! Farting,

If your partner moans - shove her head under the duvet!



Tim, here in the US we call that a Dutch Oven!! :D

[SCI-Nurse]

Try looking at what you are eating and your medications. If you are eating a lot of vegetables, while they are good for your health and your bowel program, could be adding to the problem.

CKF

[mossberg531]

Join the crowd. Just blame it on the dog next time.

[hcho72]

The passing of gas inevitable as well as embarrassing, isn't it?

[Ashley]

i hate that it happens every once in awhile, but it's not like i can clench my butt and stop it! I was getting into a friend's car once and farted in her face really loud as i leaned forward! I'm not her friend anymore so it kinda worked out ;)

[mossberg531]

i hate that it happens every once in awhile, but it's not like i can clench my butt and stop it! I was getting into a friend's car once and farted in her face really loud as i leaned forward! I'm not her friend anymore so it kinda worked out ;)

You should have just told her you didn't like her instead of farting in her face, or is that why she is not your friend any more?

[tvot]

whats wrong with farting in bed at least you don't have an audience.

[Liz321]

it means your healthy
farting is natural

[Bookjunky]

I kind of figure that when I learn forward to pick something up off the floor and let one rip that if the emission of gas is all that happens I am lucky some days.

[air ohs]

A Burp is just a Gust of Wind that rises from the Heart.
But if it Goes the other way it is a Stinkin FART.;)

[Zoso]

99% of the time I let one rip is when I bend over to pick something up. If I'm around someone that it would embarrass me, I just ask them to pick it up for me and use an excuse like my back is hurting lol. Other than that all we can do is say excuse me and/or explain that we can't control it.

[armalite]

I used to have this problem when I drank beer. Bend over and ......you get the idea. Now the only time I get this problem is when I eat a lot of nuts or granola cereal then a few hours after eating it's bad. I love nuts and that granola cereal but cut wayyyyyyy back on them and it's helped.

[Ashley]

You should have just told her you didn't like her instead of farting in her face, or is that why she is not your friend any more?

no we were friends at the time, the fart was an accident. I just joke that i don't feel bad about it now because we aren't friends anymore (from an unrelated incident :))

[alpentalic]

I farted during a prayer this past Sunday morning in Church. what made it worse was my little grandson said "papa fart"

heehee I can just imagine....too funny

[SCI-Nurse]

You all are having way too much fun with this one for me to interupt.
CKF

[SoulScream]

I farted one time and small turd flew out! TMI? :lolz:

[Ashley]

I farted one time and small turd flew out! TMI? :lolz:

that is a shart, my friend. :agog:

[Bookjunky]

I find the most embarrasing farts are the ones that take place during pressure reliefs - in public.

[duge]

go back and do a search here on farts, there are some really good stories!

[Tim C.]

it's when you can't fart that you'll find out fast that you really have something to complain about.

[Buffie]

I farted one time and small turd flew out! TMI? :lolz:


maybe not then, but now hilarious. sorry:applaud:
i remember when my children were toddlers and i have 6 kids, 4 of them were with me in the mall sitting on a bench waiting for my then husband to come out of the store when a older gentleman walked by and let one rip. it was so loud that the kids who were ages 4, 3 and the 2 year old twins jumped up and ran after him pointing and screaming, mama that man pooted. he tried to speed up as they were drawing attention to him, i jumped up scrambling behind them trying to get back to the bench, embarrassed as hell, but now it is funny to me.

[duge]

maybe not then, but now hilarious. sorry:applaud:
i remember when my children were toddlers and i have 6 kids, 4 of them were with me in the mall sitting on a bench waiting for my then husband to come out of the store when a older gentleman walked by and let one rip. it was so loud that the kids who were ages 4, 3 and the 2 year old twins jumped up and ran after him pointing and screaming, mama that man pooted. he tried to speed up as they were drawing attention to him, i jumped up scrambling behind them trying to get back to the bench, embarrassed as hell, but now it is funny to me.


Buffie, that would have been hilarious!!!!! :D bet he hasn't let anymore farts in any malls where kids are!

[Cripply]

There was a study revealing that everyone farts on a daily basis. Now, I don't know who, or why, would sponsor such a study...Wish I could find the link.
Everyone passes gas, otherwise people would turn into a bomb of methane...Now, I understand that it would be embarrassing if it happens when you cannot prevent it. Do as my son did. He was five, and sitting at an airport lounge. He had been seriously annoying an elderly couple with his hyperactivity. Then, when he was sitting close to them, he passed the loudest, stinkiest fart of his life. It was truly toxic. What did he do? He pointed a finger in the direction of the elderly woman, while pinching his nose. She almost attacked him!!! She was so furious.

[SCI-Nurse]

Cripply-All I can say is that your son would fit into our family! We have more conversations about farting than any group....
On a fun note, take a look at the children's book The Gas We Pass- it does explain all about farting in terms kids (& adults) can understand.
Gotta love your son!
ckf

[watchthisbaby]

Cripply that is a top 10 fart story, I even wish I gad been there to see the old lady freak out.

I use to think farts were funny when I was AB. Now I don't know what's worse, being at butt level or when I have gas?

[keps]

maybe not then, but now hilarious. sorry:applaud:
i remember when my children were toddlers and i have 6 kids, 4 of them were with me in the mall sitting on a bench waiting for my then husband to come out of the store when a older gentleman walked by and let one rip. it was so loud that the kids who were ages 4, 3 and the 2 year old twins jumped up and ran after him pointing and screaming, mama that man pooted. he tried to speed up as they were drawing attention to him, i jumped up scrambling behind them trying to get back to the bench, embarrassed as hell, but now it is funny to me.

That is absolutely hilarious! :rotfl:

[Zeus]

we aren't friends anymore (from an unrelated incident :))You tease! I think the only lady-like thing to do is dish the dirt. Pronto! :p

When I finally get off my butt and put together my colostomy thread, I'll have some corkers to tell. Suffice to say, when the gurgling farting noises come from your belly, it confuses the crap out of people. :D

Exqusit1 - honestly, I understand your problem and really feel for you. But spend any amount of time around a medical professional and they'll tell you that farts are a sign of a healthy bowel. Some foods definitely increase gas - try avoiding legumes (like beans, lentils and chick peas) and a lot of vegetables if the gas is really bothering you.

Although, legumes and vegetables are actually really good for you. I wouldn't avoid them.

Chris.

[Ashley]

You tease! I think the only lady-like thing to do is dish the dirt. Pronto! :p


heehee, oh it's just girl drama. No man wants to open that pandora's box :D

[Tom]

I confess I don't fart (of course I do just like anybody else) so much as I belch! And it doesn't seem to have anything to do with soft drinks either although that does exacerbate it sometimes. Just have to 'depressurize 'every now and then. Thing I hate about it is that it seems to happen much more when there's a bunch of people around or I'm in a 'social' situation, eg, a restaurant, in which case I try and be as discreet as possible, but if I tried to keep it in my head would explode!

Guess you could do a few things....one, and a surefire solution at that, is get a dog. Then soon as you let one rip, glare at the dog :)

Learn how to stay upwind when outdoors. Maybe carry a candle with you, and when you break wind, offer to donate your candle to the person next to you. :)

Tom

[keps]

I hope exqusit1 hasn't been frightened off by this thread. ;)

[exqusit1]

You guys are absolutely something else. I have been cracking up from some of these stories. So I guess I'm not alone. I'm not really having a problem with the passing gas thing, just didn't know if there was somethiing I was or wasn't doing that may have been causing it. I'm pretty healthy and want to keep it that way so didn't know if it was something I was eating or what. Again all of this is still fairly new to me especially when something new is discovered so I really appreciate all the insight. This site is a wealth of knowledge and has been very helpful for me.

Thanks guys & gals

[rahwheels]

I don't remember who said (certainly not me, oh no) but:
Why is it that women don't fart?

Because they won't shut up long enough for the pressure to build up!

Along that same line, from today's paper:
http://www.chron.com/apps/comics/showComick.mpl?date=20080422&name=Bizarro