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Uncontrollable Flatulence -Part 2
Hi, This is Tony, and I
P.S- thanks for doing this post Tony, I know I'm not alone at least, Random but sometimes I wish you could spot the people who are going through the same thing in class, how awesome would that be...
Hello,
I have suffered from this my entire life, well since 5th grade to be exact, and I am currently in college. It triggered, I remember the exact moment, when the boy behind me said something and it hasn't stopped yet. Basically we would have to sit in alphabetical order and the kid behind me would always laugh and joke about it and his friends would take turns walking up behind me to try to smell something. It was embarassing to the upmost level (of course my family thought it was a phase, because nothing terrible could be happening to their perfect child).. in progressed in highschool, and once again we had to sit in alphabetical order (hence I went to a private school, mabye that was the way they do it I dont know).. regardless the same thing happened, I was the freak of the school, but I dont fit in the "freak" stereotype whatever that was supposed to mean, guys have always said I was extremely attractive, and I'm not trying to boast but I know I am, but I would rather be the ugliest person alive than have this problem. This chronic flatulence not only affects people physically, but mentally, emotionally etc. and all psychiatrist want to make money and just medicate you... I've been told to take antidepressants, but why? I'm not depressed, I just fart when I get nervous and am anxious about it 24/7.. anxiety medication is for someone who in normal conditions would be anxious however, we are anxious because of our flatulence... if I didnt have this problem I wouldn't be anxious at all... I've also seen a gastrologist, the usual "beano,gas x, dont drink milk,chew gum, stool test.." nothing seems to work, In a class of 200, I still manage to sit in the VERY back, I would give anything in the world to not have this problem and be able to sit in the front of the class... something so many people may take for granted... You can say I have given up, but am affected by this every single day of my life.. lost friends b/c take my advice DONT TELL anyone, they don't understand, they will just use it against you... I haven't given up 100%, but I may see a doctor again and spend a fortune, but this time I won't get my hopes up that they have a "cure"...
I have suffered from this my entire life, well since 5th grade to be exact, and I am currently in college. It triggered, I remember the exact moment, when the boy behind me said something and it hasn't stopped yet. Basically we would have to sit in alphabetical order and the kid behind me would always laugh and joke about it and his friends would take turns walking up behind me to try to smell something. It was embarassing to the upmost level (of course my family thought it was a phase, because nothing terrible could be happening to their perfect child).. in progressed in highschool, and once again we had to sit in alphabetical order (hence I went to a private school, mabye that was the way they do it I dont know).. regardless the same thing happened, I was the freak of the school, but I dont fit in the "freak" stereotype whatever that was supposed to mean, guys have always said I was extremely attractive, and I'm not trying to boast but I know I am, but I would rather be the ugliest person alive than have this problem. This chronic flatulence not only affects people physically, but mentally, emotionally etc. and all psychiatrist want to make money and just medicate you... I've been told to take antidepressants, but why? I'm not depressed, I just fart when I get nervous and am anxious about it 24/7.. anxiety medication is for someone who in normal conditions would be anxious however, we are anxious because of our flatulence... if I didnt have this problem I wouldn't be anxious at all... I've also seen a gastrologist, the usual "beano,gas x, dont drink milk,chew gum, stool test.." nothing seems to work, In a class of 200, I still manage to sit in the VERY back, I would give anything in the world to not have this problem and be able to sit in the front of the class... something so many people may take for granted... You can say I have given up, but am affected by this every single day of my life.. lost friends b/c take my advice DONT TELL anyone, they don't understand, they will just use it against you... I haven't given up 100%, but I may see a doctor again and spend a fortune, but this time I won't get my hopes up that they have a "cure"...
If your doctor will not order the tests you are requesting I would get a second opinion. Doctors are not always right and you know your body better than anyone. Your doctor should work WITH you to try and discover the problem and you shouldn't have to suggest tests to him, that should be his job, that is why he lives in the big house with the maid and drives the nice car!!! Please get a second opinion!!!
This is the first time in 15 years that I am aware that others share the same problem as myself. I am 30 years old and have suffered from anxiety from this situation. I to have had to decrease my social life and quit jobs because I couldn't focus, I was always thinking about how to block by gas....it can be really hard not to focus on the task at hand on a daily basis. I truely believe it is a psychological issue because I don't have continuous gas when I am alone or with people I have known for a long time. When I go anywhere (grocery store, work, friend's house, etc.) it begins. I am acutally going to go to a hypnotherapist and see what happens because I know it isn't diet or a disease.
I see that no one has responded to this issue in awhile...has anyone tried hypnosis??
In distress all day all night,
ampm911
I see that no one has responded to this issue in awhile...has anyone tried hypnosis??
In distress all day all night,
ampm911
Thanks for all your comments, I'm afraid this is the last message in this Thread.
I'll open a new one: 'Uncontrollable Flatulence -Part 3'
to keep posting my findings and I encourage you to participate, I've got good advice and sugestion from you.
I hope to get your comments soon.
Tony
I'll open a new one: 'Uncontrollable Flatulence -Part 3'
to keep posting my findings and I encourage you to participate, I've got good advice and sugestion from you.
I hope to get your comments soon.
Tony
It's interesting reading these stories of 'flatulence on the run.' Ok really, I sympathize because I have the same problem. I have gas every day of every year. I've heard that the average person will expell gas upto 20x each day (???) but sometimes I swear, I meet that quota in an hour. Unlike some of you, I find this problem hilarious, only because I know my partner doesn't care for it, but she too finds humor in it. Still, there are times when I'm at work and it feels like I physically cannot stop the rush of air, so I have to stand in this akward position with one leg crossed over the other until the urge has passed.
The real problem I have is this. Of course, having gas as often as I do presents real difficulties. It is funny when I do it in the car or at home, but when I'm out with people I act appropriate and this results in one heck of a stomach ache. So here's the thing- my gas has been described as noxious, sewer gas, sulpher, rotten eggs, something dying, etc. I'm not trying to be funny, I'm just stating a fact. For whatever reason, when I expell gas it generally smells absolutely horrible.
Because of this, I asked my Dr if I could have a stool sample done and he obliged but the tests came back negative. My bowel movements seem to be rather uneventful and normal and believe it or not, they are less offensive smell than the gas. I've found that I can't pinpoint an exact time that this starts, because it 'seems' as if I have it first thing in the morning, all the way through the middle of the night. As I said, it's probably very immature of me to find it so funny, but I realize it is a problem because the odor is so consistantly foul.
I eat a lot of salad. Just lettuce, carrots and radish- the pre packaged salad bags. I use a fat free french dressing because I'm allergic to eggs. Other than that I'll eat popcorn, maybe snack on Wheatables, but I do drink a lot of soda. I'm also on several meds though the side affects did not mention this problem. I am somewhat lactose intolerant, at least when it comes to milk and ice cream. If I eat those directly I feel bloated immediately and begin to have gas almost right away. Oddly enough I seem to be able to tolerate cheese. I don't know that this matters though, because I stay away from both milk and ice cream to avoid the issue.
I can't say that I have any of the problems that I've read about- I've lost a significant amount of weight, but that was because I started eating healthier than I used to and I started walking every day. I don't have any problems with my skin, I've seen no abnormalities in my stool, I don't have excessive belching, leakage or anything else other than very frequent, very foul gas.
I know a lot of people here have suffered through portions of what I'm saying. Does anyone have any thoughts on what it might be? I thought perhaps it could be from the sugary soda I drink, or perhaps the salads, but I've had this problem for years, long before I got on this salad kick. So with the absence of these other symptoms, does this sound familiar to anyone?
The real problem I have is this. Of course, having gas as often as I do presents real difficulties. It is funny when I do it in the car or at home, but when I'm out with people I act appropriate and this results in one heck of a stomach ache. So here's the thing- my gas has been described as noxious, sewer gas, sulpher, rotten eggs, something dying, etc. I'm not trying to be funny, I'm just stating a fact. For whatever reason, when I expell gas it generally smells absolutely horrible.
Because of this, I asked my Dr if I could have a stool sample done and he obliged but the tests came back negative. My bowel movements seem to be rather uneventful and normal and believe it or not, they are less offensive smell than the gas. I've found that I can't pinpoint an exact time that this starts, because it 'seems' as if I have it first thing in the morning, all the way through the middle of the night. As I said, it's probably very immature of me to find it so funny, but I realize it is a problem because the odor is so consistantly foul.
I eat a lot of salad. Just lettuce, carrots and radish- the pre packaged salad bags. I use a fat free french dressing because I'm allergic to eggs. Other than that I'll eat popcorn, maybe snack on Wheatables, but I do drink a lot of soda. I'm also on several meds though the side affects did not mention this problem. I am somewhat lactose intolerant, at least when it comes to milk and ice cream. If I eat those directly I feel bloated immediately and begin to have gas almost right away. Oddly enough I seem to be able to tolerate cheese. I don't know that this matters though, because I stay away from both milk and ice cream to avoid the issue.
I can't say that I have any of the problems that I've read about- I've lost a significant amount of weight, but that was because I started eating healthier than I used to and I started walking every day. I don't have any problems with my skin, I've seen no abnormalities in my stool, I don't have excessive belching, leakage or anything else other than very frequent, very foul gas.
I know a lot of people here have suffered through portions of what I'm saying. Does anyone have any thoughts on what it might be? I thought perhaps it could be from the sugary soda I drink, or perhaps the salads, but I've had this problem for years, long before I got on this salad kick. So with the absence of these other symptoms, does this sound familiar to anyone?
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