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Have Diverticulosis. Lot Of Gas Problems. Could It Be Due To The Use Of Flax Seeds? On Medication For GERD, HBP And Thyroid Problem
Yes, thank you. I have divertilosis and lately have a lot of gas, it seems regardless of what I eat. I eat no lettuce, no seeds, no nuts . One question I have is I have added flax seed oil to my diet , could that be causing this? I am willing to give up caffeine as I understand it could cause the smelly fatulence. I am 85years old and in good health; this is my major problem. I have had some success with tums, tho I take medicine for GERD , HBP and thyroid . I do not have constant constipation , only caused by the gas.
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
your diverticulosis (out pouching of the wall of the large intestine) harbours residual stools and the bacteria in it grows to ferment and thereby causing gases & bloating.
have high fiber diet. Flax seeds are ok but are you overdoing the flax intake?
try isaphghaul powder (any make) 2-spoons with warm water once at night as this will help you form smooth uniform and bulky stools.
you may need a colonoscopy done again for correct diagnosis
have high fiber diet. Flax seeds are ok but are you overdoing the flax intake?
try isaphghaul powder (any make) 2-spoons with warm water once at night as this will help you form smooth uniform and bulky stools.
you may need a colonoscopy done again for correct diagnosis
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