Why terrible gas pain after years of vegetables?

Margie; I'm going to suggest that you visit your doctor today. I don't want to be alarmist, but in many women, heart issues often present in a way that makes us thing that they are gas pains. Please don't assume that what you are having are gas pains unless they are relieved by passing gas. Tell your doctor that you are having pain and where the pain is. If you are out of pain completely when you pass some gas, then yes, Beano is the way to go!

I can tell you that at the beginning of my gallbladder episode, I thought I had terrible gas pains. They weren't. You might want to check it out.

As several others have suggested, see your doctor who is probably a primary. If your doctor feels you need a gastroenterologist you will be referred to one. There many causes for what we consider "gas pains", which might be a secondary reaction to something else.

There are two other possibilities I can think of. The first is that you might need probiotics, which are friendly bacteria, like we find in yoghurt with live active cultures. (If you have taken antibiotics, they would kill the friendly bacteria.) The second possibility is you might need prebiotics. Prebiotics are what feed probiotics. Resistant starch, such as in cold potatoes (not hot) or cold noodles, can be sources of resistant starch. You might want to do a search on resistant starch. Not much is known about it yet, but there is some info about it out there.

Because vegetables CREATE GAS! The bacteria increases in the gut, and swells and you will get increased gas. Decrease your consumption. All vegetables in NOT a great thing. Get some protein, fats (yes, the good ones) and carbohydrates in your diet too. Everything in moderation!

Yes, go LIla. Probiotics very important. I switched milk products to goat products: goat yogurt, goat cheese, and find that easier to digest, and I love the taste. Trader Joe's has some great products. I also bought Super Green Drink which is a powerhouse of a green powder for smoothies or supplement. It has probiotics in it as well as chlorella, and a host of other goodies. Tastes good in pineapple juice, especially if blended with a banana. I put the flaxseed in there and sip it throughout the day. Costs $19 but lasts a few months. Cheaper than other supplements. That's just me doing my own research. Every BODY is different.

Also remembered other tips: peppermint tea or ginger (fresh grated) tea can help ease stomach gas and headaches.

Food combining is an important factor too. Fruits should always be eaten alone for best digestion. Fats like to be with proteins. Veggies seem compatible with all foods but fruit. Carbs like to be with veggies but not also protein. Try what works for you.

Just to add - you might have more than just gas. Get an upper and lower GI CT done because at 72 years you could be dealing with something more serious. This nurse recommends it is time for a doctor's visit.

When was your last colonoscopy? Obstructions are painful because the bowel above the blocked area stretches as it fills with food and digestive juices. The pain is intense and may occur in waves as the bowels try to push their contents through the obstructed area. Get checked.

Many of us experience changes in our digestive systems as we age. Or as Maggie suggests there may be gall bladder issues or some other fixable disorder. You may want to try Beano (available over the counter) to see if that reduces the pain caused by gas. It definitely is worth a trip to the doctor to have yourself checked out.