Trapped wind: causes, avoidance, cures. PLEASE

kitty my dd suffers terribly from this, I have evn had to go and collect her from various functions because of it and could barely put the seat belt on.

Her solution (don't laugh) is to lie on the floor sort of in the cat position I think it is! on all fours. and sort of flop down on your elbows so that you "posterior" is stuck in the air, this app moves the wind along.....yes it is something to be done in private {hmm} but she has been know to go in a cupboard at work or the toilets to release it..
Although it may be an hilarious subject..to some it is very painfull..

Peppermint capsules.
I usually rub my tum in a circular motion but as I don't have a bum the results are often a strange yodelling from the stoma
I know TMI, sorry.

let it go.....let it go........ :-)

sorry Kitty I have nothing in the least bit helpful to add but now I have the tune from Frozen stuck in my head :-) x

I suffer from this a lot, I find stress makes it worse,.
I can't offer a solution to stop it happening but always carry Windeeze or Windsettlers in my handbag and by my bedside. It is very painful as I get the spasms. I do find drinking a can of Shweppes tonic water brings some relief.

We are going to the theatre this afternoon.

It has always helped me. I know trapped wind can be very painful, I don’t mind which end the release comes from. A huge great belch can be beneficial imo. Preferably when one is alone!

Doesn't fizzy pop add to the problem?

It's mostly coming up not down - iyswim!

I find that Settlers help. Also chewing gum, not very ladylike but effective! Could always try drinking very fizzy, cold pop.

Terry Wogan always used to say that it's not the trapped wind you have to worry about- it's the one that gets away!!
Sorry you're suffering though.

Oh dear, I know how it feels Kitty. I often have it.
I find if I walk a bit it gets things moving, or gently massage the spot where it's trapped. Try not to be near anyone when the gas is released!
As for the cause, could be certain foods, or not chewing enough, or even nervous tension. Just guessing.