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How to get rid of gas pains immediatly?
I just had my galbladder removed and when they do the surgery they fill your stomach with gas. They sent me home today and I have really bad gas pains. I have no gas medicine and cant get any untill tommorrow. I have been drinking gingerale to make me burp but its not helping. Does any body know how to get rid of severe gas pains without having to buy anything. It feels like Im having a heart attack, and I just want some reliefe so that I can get some sleep.
May 2nd, 2011 - 05:58
Ouch. I truly feel your pain, as I have been there with the recovery from gb surgery. about. What helped me to alleviate that pain was using a pillow and gently pressing it against my upper abdomen (don’t press too hard or you can disrupt your stitches). You can also gently massage the area. Those things (in addition to the use of anti-gas meds) did help me release some gas, of course I was still uncomfortable but not as miserable. In general, it takes a few days to totally expel all the gas that was pumped into your abdomen. Hope you get back to feeling normal soon!
May 2nd, 2011 - 05:58
So sorry to hear, wish I knew of something to help!…Maybe a neighbor or family member has some gas relief you could borrow?…God bless, feel better…..
May 2nd, 2011 - 05:58
This isn’t always convenient, but what works is to lie down and lay on your left side.
It’s also important to relax. Try taking some deep breaths. Stress can be a major cause of trapped air in your intestines. What helps you relax?Simethicone is the generic ingredient in medications like Gas-X that works wonders.
May 2nd, 2011 - 05:58
Try alkaseltzer or sometimes bakingsoda which one usually has on hand. Also, massage the abdomen sometimes helps gas move along and out.
May 2nd, 2011 - 05:58
Keep lying down then sitting up. The gas will rise to your chest area and disperse gradually. Then lie down again etc