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Permalink Reply by dave foster on November 7, 2009 at 1:56am

There are some things which might help you. ive had difficulty w air in the stomach as well as heartburn from acid reflux; try different sleep positions, like 1/2 sitting up [45 degree angle or there a bouts] or even sleeping in a chair, as this type of position keeps the stomach juices down [by gravity] and if your head is tipped back, this helps w keeping your airway open. For stomach discomfort, try TUMS or PRYLOSEC, or some good ant-acid. the more you can use the machine, the better for your health and well being. Pins and needles in extremities means either poor circulation, low O2 or both. Walking can really help if you are up to it. The pain in your calf is called a charley horse, very painful, usually means low potasium- eat 1 banana ! Sports drinks, like gatorade also have this vital mineral. I am no doctor, but ive been on the recieving end of those troubles, and thats what has helped me. as far as your machine is concerned, maybe you could get a better one. ALL the new machines have built in humidifiers, just add distilled water. Try to use the machine as much as you can, it has made a big difference in most of the lives of everyone on this site. Zzzzzs are important. Don't let them get your next cpap at a yard sale !

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Permalink Reply by Sian Davies on November 7, 2009 at 1:21pm

Hi SleepyCarol,
Thank you so much for your help with this. My machine is the one on the right, without the humidifier. I have now received a replacement 'filter' as mentioned before, in the post, so I can use the machine again. I will ask the hospital for the integrated system. Thank you. The only remeining problem is the trapped wind. The hospital told me to ask the GP for a prescrition for something stronger than I could buy from the pharmacy, but the GP didn't know of anything! The only thing that worked last time (after 3 days of agony) was 2 x teaspoons of ground cumin seeds, simply taken on a spoon! Disgusting, but it worked. The problem is trying to do that in the middle of the night, after less than 2 hours sleep! I guess 1.5 to 2 hours on cpap is better than none!!


sleepycarol said:

sleepycarol said:

It should have the water tank in front like the front picture if it has the humidifier already. The water tank should be clear and hold your water. If it came with this, add distilled water. It should have the ambient tracking to help prevent rainout. If it doesn't have the intergrated heated humidifier with your machine, ask them to supply it.

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Permalink Reply by Sian Davies on November 7, 2009 at 1:27pm

Thanks Dave. I will start to eat bananas (yeuch, but I WILL do it!!) SleepyCarol has identified my machine and it can convert to take a humidifier, so I'm on the case. I will also try a different sleeping position again. I've tried an additional pillow, but I don't stay on it. I snuggle down under the covers, on my side, at some point! I have tried every tablet available from the pharmacy (and liquid) but none will touch the trapped air :-( As mentioned in my post to Sleepycarol, the only thing which works is cumin, which is very messy, incredible smelly and vile tasting.... but it really does work!

dave foster said:

There are some things which might help you. ive had difficulty w air in the stomach as well as heartburn from acid reflux; try different sleep positions, like 1/2 sitting up [45 degree angle or there a bouts] or even sleeping in a chair, as this type of position keeps the stomach juices down [by gravity] and if your head is tipped back, this helps w keeping your airway open. For stomach discomfort, try TUMS or PRYLOSEC, or some good ant-acid. the more you can use the machine, the better for your health and well being. Pins and needles in extremities means either poor circulation, low O2 or both. Walking can really help if you are up to it. The pain in your calf is called a charley horse, very painful, usually means low potasium- eat 1 banana ! Sports drinks, like gatorade also have this vital mineral. I am no doctor, but ive been on the recieving end of those troubles, and thats what has helped me. as far as your machine is concerned, maybe you could get a better one. ALL the new machines have built in humidifiers, just add distilled water. Try to use the machine as much as you can, it has made a big difference in most of the lives of everyone on this site. Zzzzzs are important. Don't let them get your next cpap at a yard sale !

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Permalink Reply by 99 on November 7, 2009 at 1:41pm

Trapped Wind - An Overview




Trapped wind is a condition caused by the accumulation of excessive amount of air or gas in the gut. It is a common cause of abdominal pain and bloating in all age groups.
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Also referred to as trapped intestinal gas, it could cause varying degrees of discomfort to sufferers, and in some cases lead to the disruption of day to day activities of life. It is a clinical condition that tends to be given very little attention to by doctors worldwide. This may be due to the fact that episodes of trapped wind are often short lived on most occasions and symptoms might have resolved by the time a doctor is being consulted.


Contents
•Overview
•Causes
•Signs & Symptoms
•In Pregnancy
•In Babies
•Chest Trapped Wind
•Remedy
•Medications
•Use of Peppermint in Wind







Trapped intestinal gas is one of the most common digestive problems known in humans. It frequently results from either air swallowed inadvertently while eating or during anxiety or from gas produced from the fermentation of undigested food product in our gut by bacteria.

Have you ever developed sudden feeling of fullness in your abdomen after rushing a meal, or eating certain type of food items? Did you feel like 'letting off wind' there after? Was there an accompanying rumbling sound in your tummy? You had trapped wind. It could be very painful sometimes, even making it difficult to walk!

Often, this condition is harmless, despite the degree of pain that could arise from it. Excessive gas could be trapped in the stomach, small intestine or large intestine, which may simply resolved by belching or farting, without any complications.

It is important to note that recurrent or persisting episodes of trapped intestinal gas may be a component of other disease states like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), carcinoid syndrome or bowel obstruction.

Those with recurrent "indigestion" are prone to develop trapped intestinal wind than normal.

A few individuals are even more prone to trapped excessive wind because of psychological or behavioral problems, where they swallow loads of air when stressed.

The excessive wind accumulation in the gut comes from one of four sources;


•Swallowed Air- especially in children or during anxiety or a rushed meal - workers who gush in their meal quickly at break times!


•Gas produced by bacteria in our gut from fermentation of indigestible foods. Certain groups of foods have been identified to consistently cause this. Beans. Broccoli. Onions.


•Production of gas as a by-product of acid and alkaline reaction in our gut - rarely significant cause, and


•From gas released from our blood into the gut - Also not a very significant cause, except in disease .


Trapped abdominal wind is commoner in the first few months of life and then adult life.


Everyone retains certain amount of wind in them. When we talk or even swallow, we inadvertently swallow some air.

If wind gathers in our gut above a certain level, the increased volume will cause the wall of the gut to stretch beyond normal, tugging on the nerves on the gut wall, just like blowing air into a balloon stretches out the wall of the balloon and makes it thinner.





Depending on the sensitivity of our gut walls, this is transmitted as abdominal discomfort or pain. Usually, we rarely accumulate enough wind to cause such pain unless we have taken in loads of air under the type of conditions described above.

A continuous feeling of abdominal bloating, belching abdominal pain and passage of flatus are the cardinal symptoms of trapped intestinal wind.

If your have an abnormally distended abdomen, with pain, and having difficulty going to defaecate, and or pass wind from your back passage (farting) you may be having a degree of intestinal obstruction, and needs to contact your doctor immediately.

As started above, certain food items predisposes one to developing trapped wind than usual. They include beans, broccoli, cucumbers, cabbage, onions, and milk products. Carbonated drinks, cheese, soya and wine also causes wind in some.

Should you find any of the above to be the case, preparing and cooking them differently may help overcome the problem.

The use Carminatives - herbs or medications that helps dispel and eliminate wind from the gut, provides relief from trapped wind.

Peppermint oil capsules, fennel seeds, ginger roots, and chamomile tea are the best used carmonatives.

These agents act by both stimulating the release of digestive juice to improve food digestion, as well as acting to reduce cramping of the gut wall muscle, which causes pain.

If you suffer with trapped wind, and looking for simple medications to help overcome it, we have provided a link to trapped wind medication here

Read more about trapped intestinal wind from the various sections on this topic as presented on the top left hand corner of this page.

Please do not hesitate to contact us on specific questions on trapped wind and indeed any other abdominal pain issue you may be interested in.





REFERENCE





Sfewa TJ et al. Gastrointestinal Gas Formation and Infantile Colic.

Pediatric Clin Nor Am 1996; 43: 489 – 510.






















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Permalink Reply by 99 on November 7, 2009 at 1:46pm

Trapped Wind Medication Store

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Permalink Reply by Sian Davies on November 7, 2009 at 2:24pm

That's brilliant, thank you. Please can you send me a link to the 'store' - do you know whether they will ship to the UK please?

99 said:

Trapped Wind Medication Store

Shopping Cart Trapped Wind Medications

Bean-zyme Anti-Gas Digestive Aid, 100 Table...
$7.39 Gas Defense Formula-Digestive Advantage Fas...
$17.50 Beano- Food Enzyme Dietary Supplement, 264c...
$29.95

Phazyme Ultra Strength Gas Relief, 180 mg, ...
$21.46 Gas-X-Extra Strength Anti-Gas Medication, 1...
$14.99 Mylanta Simethicone Maximum Strength Anti-G...


Gas Relief Ultra Strength Gas Relief Has a ...
$4.45 AkPharma Prelief Tabs 60 tablets
$7.50 Mylicon Gas Relief Drops for Infants, Dye F...
$22.68
1 2 Next > >


Trapped Wind Medication Store | Shopping Cart

Browse by Category


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Trapped Wind Medications

Similar Items
Gas-X Antigas, Extra Strength, 1...
$24.48
Source Naturals Daily Essential ...
$28.52
Mylanta Gas Simethicone Anti-Gas...
$19.67

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Permalink Reply by 99 on November 7, 2009 at 3:04pm

sales@naturesbest.co.uk

uk site for trapped wind

diffrent name product
same results

Equivalent to 20 full pots of live yoghurt, without the calories. Each capsule contains 10 billion bacteria at the time of manufacture.This is suitable for:Fore...

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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on November 7, 2009 at 10:40pm

Many have the "trapped gas" when using cpap. It often will get better with time and continual use of your cpap. I know that doesn't help in the meantime, but know it should get better.

If you can move around more it might help move the gas and help you release it. Have your tried sleeping on your side? I know when I have had surgery on my stomach they had me sleeping on my side to help with the gas. Try to avoid foods that may contribute to the gas, such as beans, cabbage, etc. Are you able to burp to help relieve any of it? I know it isn't lady like but when you are in pain, who cares.

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Permalink Reply by Sian Davies on November 9, 2009 at 5:37am

Thank you

99 said:

sales@naturesbest.co.uk

uk site for trapped wind

diffrent name product
same results

Equivalent to 20 full pots of live yoghurt, without the calories. Each capsule contains 10 billion bacteria at the time of manufacture.This is suitable for:Fore...

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Permalink Reply by Sian Davies on November 9, 2009 at 5:42am

I do tend to end up sleeping on my side..... When it happens, I am unable to burp or release the gas at all :-( It's from swallowing air, rather than food intake, because when I'm not sleeping with the machine, I don't suffer at all. I don't tend to eat beans, cabbage etc. When I get it, I do walk around, but I'm doubled over with the pain. It is nasty!! I'm going to have to go back to the hospital anyway. I now have the filter to put moisture into the air, but I woke up in a panic after 1.5 hours last night. There wasn't enough air in the mask!! They have reduced my pressure to 7 (from 10) to try to help the wind, but I don't think it's enough pressure to open the airway when I have an apnoea...

sleepycarol said:

Many have the "trapped gas" when using cpap. It often will get better with time and continual use of your cpap. I know that doesn't help in the meantime, but know it should get better.

If you can move around more it might help move the gas and help you release it. Have your tried sleeping on your side? I know when I have had surgery on my stomach they had me sleeping on my side to help with the gas. Try to avoid foods that may contribute to the gas, such as beans, cabbage, etc. Are you able to burp to help relieve any of it? I know it isn't lady like but when you are in pain, who cares.

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