I can completely relate to your problem. I even started my own thread called "Thar She Blows!!" it was that bad. I tried to pinpoint what the problem foods were and I think I managed to boil it down to sultanas or any dried fruit. I would just blow up like a huge pumpkin and the only way to relieve it was to lay down like you said. Are you having trouble with your bowels as well? I had this as well and my OB recommended Benefiber for me as it is completely natural and doesn't pass through the placenta like laxatives. You mix it with water and drink it and it worked wonders for me. Apparantely gas is a pretty major symptoms in early pregnancy and I will say it does get better. I am 14 weeks today and I am so much better now than in the earlier weeks. I hope the same happens for you as well. Good luck!!
Nita, yes I am having moderate constipation too. Not bad, just not my normal self. I will try that. Thank you so much, i was hoping for someone to say it gets better. I keep thinking, man I will be miserable if I have to go through this until I deliver. Thanks again!
Chrystal, you are very welcome. You can get Benefiber from Woolies, Safeway, Coles (depending on where you live any of the major food stores) so don't go to a Chemist as they charge a lot more. It is tasteless when mixed with water and I took it once a day during the "bad" period!! I wish you the very best and feel better soon.
Chrystal, I remember I took it for two days running and then I started to feel the effects. I took it in the mornings and that seems to help as when I was working and moving around it seemed to help things "along" if you know what I mean. If it makes things work "too" well then cut it back to taking it every second day. I really hope it works for you. There is nothing worse that bloat and gas. It really makes you feel terrible. It will get better, and I haven't had to take the fibre for quite a while now so take comfort in that.
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any of the major food stores) so don't go to a Chemist as they charge a lot more. It is tasteless when mixed with water and I took it once a day during the "bad" period!! I wish you the very best and feel better soon.
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