Has anyone got a good old fashioned remedy for?????????

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
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Message Posted:
26/06/2010 20:57

Right you lot no laughing this is serious I need some kind of remedy for trapped wind. This is a common



symptom after gynaecological surgery and I have tried all the things I know.



Thanks

Chris

spider


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Message Posted:
26/06/2010 21:03

Chris what have you tried so as we know...no point in posting what you have already tried time and time again,as that is what will happen..my guess is you have tried most things you already know...it will pass in time. )



Lets hope the other half is out of the way. ))





Spider,X

Vidal


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Message Posted:
26/06/2010 21:06

Peppermint tea and then get him indoors to massage yr back...or front... anti clockwise.





Or, light touchpaper and stand well back.



Hope you feel better soon. x

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 21:09

After a laparoscopy, another patient told me to lie down and arch my back. Keep repeating. It did help. I hope you feel better soon x

malsancak


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Message Posted:
26/06/2010 21:14

knowing the wind is going to get trapped, it's best to stop creating the wind. In my case, fatty foods cause my stomach to start churning - that and eat all you can Chinese buffets!

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 21:19

Spider,



I have tried hot water, every kind of hebal tea I can think of, extra strong mints, burnt toast (charcoal). Flat coke.



mrs snakes, Thanks for that but too painful to even try, walking round in circles helps but wearing out my shoes and can't do that all night.



vidal Afraid is something doesn't give soon i will blow up the whole of NC when the touch paper is lighten.



Chris

rowlo



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Message Posted:
26/06/2010 21:36

remember , dont wear any pants when lighting the touchpaper , this will cause less downdraft , and ensure a smoother lift off ? LMAO .

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 21:48

Dear Nurseawful,



In many continental countries dill oil is a common natural remedy for the problem. Several drops of dill oil in a tsp of honey taken after each meal should solve the problem. Not sure if the oil is available in pharmacies in TRNC. If not, try to make a very strong fresh dill infusion, add honey and drink after each meal.

Get better soon!

AllyTT


Joined: 13/09/2008
Posts: 188

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 21:56

Regular soda pop/soda water worked for me when nothing else did.. Gecmis olsun.

simbas



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Message Posted:
26/06/2010 22:09

C'mon Chris , don't you remember plying those poor souls writhing in agony and clutching their abdomens with Peppermint Water , and encouraging them mobilize . And when i became one of those poor souls , i have to say it did work for me . I thought the wind was worse than the operation .Get well soon Chris

Best wishes , Pat

Snaefell



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Posts: 266

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 22:17

What about prunes? Never had trapped wind due to an operation, but I think prunes get most things moving!

arrry



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Message Posted:
26/06/2010 22:22

Hey Chris ....just fart and be done with it !!

HildySmith


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Message Posted:
26/06/2010 22:23

Rhubarb - does it every time the more the better

MaggieAndBernie



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Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 22:28

Chris. been there done that - it's worse than the actual op! If you can get it here - Andrew's liver salts works wonders and just keep moving around - it will go in a day or two! Glad you're ok = keep laughing! that's by far the best remedy! Maggie x

MaggieAndBernie



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Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 22:30

Oh and just remembered.....try Gripe water (Dinnifords?) the stuff you give babies - but loads of it!

Teresa


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Message Posted:
26/06/2010 22:32

Chris hope you make a speedy recovery, ask any of the locals and they will all tell you mint tea, just boil some dried or fresh mint in water and drink hot, it does help but as you know time is the healer.

JohhnyLee


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Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 22:59

Hi Chris, Chicken Vindaloo, washed down with 2 pint's of guiness, and half a bottle of scotch.

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 23:00

chris my love, spo glad they didnt take your humour away, i think trapped wind is the anethistic trying to get out, awful i know but will pass. i wish you all the love and glad you are home xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

charlie15


Joined: 23/04/2008
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Message Posted:
26/06/2010 23:08

Hi Chris, Try some Bicarbonate of Soda mixed with a little milk. Would also suggest a massage.



Good luck, hope the pain of it eases for you soon.

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 23:12

Hi Liz,



Yes you are correct it is the anaesthetic gases. they actually wouldn't let me out until I had passed a fair bit of wind but I knew by posting this that I would get cheered up..

Some brilliant suggestions though, and they certainly brought a grin to my face, don't want to actually laugh as it a bit tender yet.

Teresa I already drink mint and lemon tea every day but the one that was recommended by the Dr was fennel tea and it worked.



Johnnylee are you trying to finish me off?





Maggie Gripe water! Didn't think you could get that any more as it was taken off the market years ago as it contained alcohol!!!!!



Thanks for all the suggestions they cheered me up but I have made a note of the more unusual ones in case some poor soul needs help at a later date.



Simbas yes I do remember that bloody awful peppermint water we used to give the poor patients i can still smell it!



Chris



Finally Arrry don't be so common!!!! f...t indeed.

gooligan


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Message Posted:
26/06/2010 23:23

Drum your fingers constantly for about 10 mins under your bellybutton,the tapping action helps the gas on its way.



Oh yeah,get a peg for your nose.



ps,farts dont have lumps

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 23:26

Gooligan,



That last part really made me laugh, but guess what that would be my next posting how to help nature on its way. (lumpy farts)





Chris

jacktheladett


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 528

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 23:43

The pain from the gases was worse than the op for me too, gentle circular massage and peppermint tea, and time! Best wishes Chris, Karen

gooligan


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Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 23:44

Chris,get some Bloom orange cordial and drink a glass of it neat(which I did by mistake) and within 30 mins you will be sh**ting through the eye of a needle

Redwine


Joined: 15/01/2009
Posts: 565

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 23:50

try aknitting needle up your bum, that will burst the bubble and wow you wizz round the room like a ballon

TheDons


Joined: 18/11/2009
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
26/06/2010 23:58

As it's Trapped wind, not constipation I assume and if it's quite high. i.e. around the Sternum/low chest then drink a glass of lemonade (preferably cold) fairly quickly it will make you burp and releive the wind!

It's always worked for me.......

keithcaley



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Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 00:53

Anything with sesame seeds, or sesame seed paste will help - so give hummus a try...

arrry



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Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 02:02

Gooligan...message 24 ....you mean you have to mix it with water !!??? I have always had it neat !!

I thought it was a bit strong !!! LOL



Chris.....just fart and get rid of it !!! Or do you Scots ..pass wind ......

babygirl


Joined: 13/02/2010
Posts: 109

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 06:27

Hi, know how painful this, had the same after a recent colonoscopy so saw you post and hunted on google, found this, not sure if you will want to try it????



"However; this is what my grandmother gave me when I had a stomach problems. One tablespoon of baking soda, with one half teaspoon of fresh bought or recently purchased cream of Tatar. Also, a heating pad or warm compresses help, staying in a fetal position for 15 may help."



I have to say that massaging my stomach did seem to help but understand that this can be painful.



Good luck and best wishes.

offshoredi


Joined: 02/03/2009
Posts: 220

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 06:49

Try honey and cinnamon



Diana

cyprusman3



Joined: 09/06/2009
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 06:59

This will work mate, go the the chemist and ask them for pills for gas, they cost 5tl and you suck them , they work!!! It's a common disorder here. Carbon pills work too appaarently so u got a choice.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 07:47

Hi Nurseawful!



How about this for a sure-fire remedy:



A coupla three jolly strong cups of BRITISH tea while listening to this!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4wZ_TrsWVs#q=Kevin%20Bloody%20Wilson&st=disco

Tenakoutou



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Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
27/06/2010 07:49

That should have read: 'a sure back-fire remedy'!