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terrible gas cramps
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I’ve had those gas pains you describe. I found that drinking clear fluids, as plain as bottled water and making the diet as simple as possible helped. I noticed that some of the foods I eat tended to make more of the gas. For me the fluids keep things going through and not staying put and building up gas. Perhaps being more aware of what foods are causing you more gas would help. Bill
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I’ve had those gas pains you describe. I found that drinking clear fluids, as plain as bottled water and making the diet as simple as possible helped. I noticed that some of the foods I eat tended to make more of the gas. For me the fluids keep things going through and not staying put and building up gas. Perhaps being more aware of what foods are causing you more gas would help. Bill
I couldn’t see the first part of this thread as it had expired, but I’ve experienced similar symptoms. And it usually is food related. A lot of foods tend to create more gas than others. I’ve tried to remember what I’ve eaten right before I get these double-me-over-in-pain cramps, and avoid or moderate them in the future. Dairy products are definitely a big one. All are usually followed by a mad dash (as mad a one as you can make in excruciating pain) to the bathroom. Just watch what you eat and remember it even if you have to write it down. Ed
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Try as others have said to keep track of what you eat and how you feel. I find that phazyme (an anti-gas pill) can be helpful. These are over the counter pills, if not that brand I am sure you will find something similar. Try a day with just liquids, juice, water and clear or non-chunky soups (tomato etc). This might help get things back to a comfortable level while not depriving you of too much nutrients. You might also try a stool softener. Those can be tricky, increasing your water intake would be the first way to try. Try to get out and walk for a bit Even if it is in the yard or the apartment block. The exercise helps get things moving properly. Sandra Gordon University of Saskatchewan
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Yes, I have had the same symptoms, but only when my CD is really bad. My poop also looks like fish food, or small curly 1/2 things, eww. I just had surgery and they resected it and I do not have much pain now, but my poop is still funny looking and I have lots of gas and bloating. Hope this helps! 
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I was wondering if anyone else with Crohns experiences terrible pain in their gut that feels like pressure constantly? Is there anything to take for it? I am on 60mg of Prednisone since I just left the hospital with my first major flare, I have only had this disease a year. I don’t know if the Prednisone is doing it or maybe the fact that I am eating again and not used to it. Any suggestions on what to try would be really appreciated. I think I may have to undergo another colonoscopy and ct scan because they think there is something causing the pain. I am still very sore and having 25 bms a day. Nothing much ever comes out,. kinda looks like fish food, sorry for the graphics. Please help if you have has any experience with this. I think I may have a narrowing or maybe an obstruction because when I do actually have a bm with any substance…it feels like I could easily pass out from the pain. I have never felt this awful and would like to thank everyone in advance. I read the posts every night and fond them very helpful. What a great group!! Thanks! Pam (29yrs old, 1 1/2 year CD sufferer)
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Pam – Thanks for the description of "fish food". I know EXACTLY what you are talking about and I never knew how to describe it to my doctor. Fish food is perfect!!! You made my day. Hope you are feeling better and take it easy. You will feel better! Rebecca – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – the pain. I am still very sore and having 25 bms a day. Nothing much ever comes out,. kinda looks like fish food, sorry for the graphics. Please help if you have has any experience with this. I think I may have a narrowing or maybe an
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I find icing my stomach helps relieve the pain and helps pass the gas. I am suffering through a Ulcerative Colitis flare up right now. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was wondering if anyone else with Crohns experiences terrible pain in their gut that feels like pressure constantly? Is there anything to take for it? I am on 60mg of Prednisone since I just left the hospital with my first major flare, I have only had this disease a year. I don’t know if the Prednisone is doing it or maybe the fact that I am eating again and not used to it. Any suggestions on what to try would be really appreciated. I think I may have to undergo another colonoscopy and ct scan because they think there is something causing the pain. I am still very sore and having 25 bms a day. Nothing much ever comes out,. kinda looks like fish food, sorry for the graphics. Please help if you have has any experience with this. I think I may have a narrowing or maybe an obstruction because when I do actually have a bm with any substance…it feels like I could easily pass out from the pain. I have never felt this awful and would like to thank everyone in advance. I read the posts every night and fond them very helpful. What a great group!! Thanks! Pam (29yrs old, 1 1/2 year CD sufferer)
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I was wondering if anyone else with Crohns experiences terrible pain in their gut that feels like pressure constantly? Is there anything to take for it? I am on 60mg of Prednisone since I just left the hospital with my first major flare, I have only had this disease a year. I don’t know if the Prednisone is doing it or maybe the fact that I am eating again and not used to it. Any suggestions on what to try would be really appreciated. I think I may have to undergo another colonoscopy and ct scan because they think there is something causing the pain. I am still very sore and having 25 bms a day. Nothing much ever comes out,. kinda looks like fish food, sorry for the graphics. Please help if you have has any experience with this. I think I may have a narrowing or maybe an obstruction because when I do actually have a bm with any substance…it feels like I could easily pass out from the pain. I have never felt this awful and would like to thank everyone in advance. I read the posts every night and fond them very helpful. What a great group!! Thanks! Pam (29yrs old, 1 1/2 year CD sufferer)
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It’s probably just a gas build up, but also I notice your on a heavy dose of Prednislone, and that gives to a bloated looking stomach, sort of called Steriods fluids" and does cause pain under rib cage, I get it know even being off Steriods for two months. Hope this helps. Phil – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was wondering if anyone else with Crohns experiences terrible pain in their gut that feels like pressure constantly? Is there anything to take for it? I am on 60mg of Prednisone since I just left the hospital with my first major flare, I have only had this disease a year. I don’t know if the Prednisone is doing it or maybe the fact that I am eating again and not used to it. Any suggestions on what to try would be really appreciated. I think I may have to undergo another colonoscopy and ct scan because they think there is something causing the pain. I am still very sore and having 25 bms a day. Nothing much ever comes out,. kinda looks like fish food, sorry for the graphics. Please help if you have has any experience with this. I think I may have a narrowing or maybe an obstruction because when I do actually have a bm with any substance…it feels like I could easily pass out from the pain. I have never felt this awful and would like to thank everyone in advance. I read the posts every night and fond them very helpful. What a great group!! Thanks! Pam (29yrs old, 1 1/2 year CD sufferer)
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