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Mild case of UC but gas \ flatulence problems

I'm a 74 year old male in reasonably good health. My very mild case of UC is under control for a while now - rarely I see blood after a BM, but I'm pretty sure that's due to a hemmoroid - my stools are usually well-formed - no cramping. BUT, I do seem to have a lot of flatulence - A LOT - it's very annoying. I'm not incontinent, but the gas must also be passing some "debris" because I see brown stains and "skid marks" on my underwear - I wipe thoroughly after a morning BM, often using a water-based wipe. I take 6 500mg sulfasalazine each day. I also take probiotics, thinking that they'll be god for my "gut health", which will hopefully help the UC - I've asked my doctor, but he doesn't seem to have strong feelings either way about the probiotics. I also take wheat dextrin fiber each day. I have read that the wheat dextrin fiber is often responsible for gas \ flatulence. I tried the psycillium husk fiber (supposed to be less likely to cause gas) but the jellied consistency was uncomfortable. I'd REALLY like to reduce \ eliminate the gas - any suggestions? Thanks in advance . . . .

  1. Hi . I'm sure that it is frustrating to consistently have these gas issues and I know others here share this. I can't personally speak to this, but I want to share this article from our editorial team on gas and bloating with IBD, with some thoughts on treatment (with links to more specifics): https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/gas-bloating. Also, our patient leader Traci wrote on this topic here: https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/colitis-gas-bloating. Hopefully others will chime in with what has helped them. Best, Richard (Team Member)

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      1. I have it all the time with no warning, it is so embarrassing. Just have to live with it and move away to a quiet corner and let rip!

        1. Hi . I know people here understand. How is your IBD doing overall? Hope all is well. Best, Richard (Team Member)

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