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OK, a couple questions about... gas (still not used to this)

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hmw

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I see the gas and poop talk all over the place and honestly, well, I am totally used to talking about gas, poop and any other type of body function you could imagine... I have 10 and 11 yr old boys after all. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

Just still not used to the idea of posting a thread to ask about my daughter's farting, is all. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> I have gotten the vague impression (haha) that gas is well, the norm, with the kids... and she is no exception there. But what I am wondering is, shouldn't I see less if her enzymes are working the way they should? Or is poop really the main indicator? Her poop is definitely not slimy all the time like it used to be- maybe only one out of every 3 or 4 times that I check it- but the gas, yikes. I am still trying to get the hang of this.

Last week we had pizza while her brother was at gymnastics and we forgot her enzymes; oh goodness. We had no option of going home; it was time for his class and then about 45 minutes after she ate it was like she became fermented and she just started burping, the long, loud kind that would do her brothers proud any day; in a room of parents (it was watch night!) she's letting it rip over and over... SO embarrassing!! Is THAT kind of thing normal for any of your kids? (And yeah, lots out the other end the next morning. Pizza notoriously is an issue w/ poop; I am considering asking about an extra enzyme for foods like pizza and sausage.)
 
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hmw

New member
I see the gas and poop talk all over the place and honestly, well, I am totally used to talking about gas, poop and any other type of body function you could imagine... I have 10 and 11 yr old boys after all. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

Just still not used to the idea of posting a thread to ask about my daughter's farting, is all. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> I have gotten the vague impression (haha) that gas is well, the norm, with the kids... and she is no exception there. But what I am wondering is, shouldn't I see less if her enzymes are working the way they should? Or is poop really the main indicator? Her poop is definitely not slimy all the time like it used to be- maybe only one out of every 3 or 4 times that I check it- but the gas, yikes. I am still trying to get the hang of this.

Last week we had pizza while her brother was at gymnastics and we forgot her enzymes; oh goodness. We had no option of going home; it was time for his class and then about 45 minutes after she ate it was like she became fermented and she just started burping, the long, loud kind that would do her brothers proud any day; in a room of parents (it was watch night!) she's letting it rip over and over... SO embarrassing!! Is THAT kind of thing normal for any of your kids? (And yeah, lots out the other end the next morning. Pizza notoriously is an issue w/ poop; I am considering asking about an extra enzyme for foods like pizza and sausage.)
 
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hmw

New member
I see the gas and poop talk all over the place and honestly, well, I am totally used to talking about gas, poop and any other type of body function you could imagine... I have 10 and 11 yr old boys after all. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

Just still not used to the idea of posting a thread to ask about my daughter's farting, is all. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> I have gotten the vague impression (haha) that gas is well, the norm, with the kids... and she is no exception there. But what I am wondering is, shouldn't I see less if her enzymes are working the way they should? Or is poop really the main indicator? Her poop is definitely not slimy all the time like it used to be- maybe only one out of every 3 or 4 times that I check it- but the gas, yikes. I am still trying to get the hang of this.

Last week we had pizza while her brother was at gymnastics and we forgot her enzymes; oh goodness. We had no option of going home; it was time for his class and then about 45 minutes after she ate it was like she became fermented and she just started burping, the long, loud kind that would do her brothers proud any day; in a room of parents (it was watch night!) she's letting it rip over and over... SO embarrassing!! Is THAT kind of thing normal for any of your kids? (And yeah, lots out the other end the next morning. Pizza notoriously is an issue w/ poop; I am considering asking about an extra enzyme for foods like pizza and sausage.)
 
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hmw

New member
I see the gas and poop talk all over the place and honestly, well, I am totally used to talking about gas, poop and any other type of body function you could imagine... I have 10 and 11 yr old boys after all. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

Just still not used to the idea of posting a thread to ask about my daughter's farting, is all. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> I have gotten the vague impression (haha) that gas is well, the norm, with the kids... and she is no exception there. But what I am wondering is, shouldn't I see less if her enzymes are working the way they should? Or is poop really the main indicator? Her poop is definitely not slimy all the time like it used to be- maybe only one out of every 3 or 4 times that I check it- but the gas, yikes. I am still trying to get the hang of this.

Last week we had pizza while her brother was at gymnastics and we forgot her enzymes; oh goodness. We had no option of going home; it was time for his class and then about 45 minutes after she ate it was like she became fermented and she just started burping, the long, loud kind that would do her brothers proud any day; in a room of parents (it was watch night!) she's letting it rip over and over... SO embarrassing!! Is THAT kind of thing normal for any of your kids? (And yeah, lots out the other end the next morning. Pizza notoriously is an issue w/ poop; I am considering asking about an extra enzyme for foods like pizza and sausage.)
 
H

hmw

New member
I see the gas and poop talk all over the place and honestly, well, I am totally used to talking about gas, poop and any other type of body function you could imagine... I have 10 and 11 yr old boys after all. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
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<br />Just still not used to the idea of posting a thread to ask about my daughter's farting, is all. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> I have gotten the vague impression (haha) that gas is well, the norm, with the kids... and she is no exception there. But what I am wondering is, shouldn't I see less if her enzymes are working the way they should? Or is poop really the main indicator? Her poop is definitely not slimy all the time like it used to be- maybe only one out of every 3 or 4 times that I check it- but the gas, yikes. I am still trying to get the hang of this.
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<br />Last week we had pizza while her brother was at gymnastics and we forgot her enzymes; oh goodness. We had no option of going home; it was time for his class and then about 45 minutes after she ate it was like she became fermented and she just started burping, the long, loud kind that would do her brothers proud any day; in a room of parents (it was watch night!) she's letting it rip over and over... SO embarrassing!! Is THAT kind of thing normal for any of your kids? (And yeah, lots out the other end the next morning. Pizza notoriously is an issue w/ poop; I am considering asking about an extra enzyme for foods like pizza and sausage.)
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
If you know she's going to be eating something higher in fat and that she has issues, it might be a good idea to give her an additional enzyme. Or if she's a dawdler while she eats like DS is, you may want to split up her enzymes and give her some at the start and the rest midway thru or toward the end. DS gets 3 at the start of supper and two near the end.

Where we have issues is when DS is snacking, grazing. I I usually start him with two enzymes and if he keeps eating --- has some crackers, sunflower nuts and then decides to eat an entire chocolate bar, I'll keep adding enzymes.

Last time I took him to a movie, I gave him some enzymes at the start and it didn't dawn on me until later, that I should've given him more after awhile because he was eating his buttered popcorn over the next couple of hours.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
If you know she's going to be eating something higher in fat and that she has issues, it might be a good idea to give her an additional enzyme. Or if she's a dawdler while she eats like DS is, you may want to split up her enzymes and give her some at the start and the rest midway thru or toward the end. DS gets 3 at the start of supper and two near the end.

Where we have issues is when DS is snacking, grazing. I I usually start him with two enzymes and if he keeps eating --- has some crackers, sunflower nuts and then decides to eat an entire chocolate bar, I'll keep adding enzymes.

Last time I took him to a movie, I gave him some enzymes at the start and it didn't dawn on me until later, that I should've given him more after awhile because he was eating his buttered popcorn over the next couple of hours.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
If you know she's going to be eating something higher in fat and that she has issues, it might be a good idea to give her an additional enzyme. Or if she's a dawdler while she eats like DS is, you may want to split up her enzymes and give her some at the start and the rest midway thru or toward the end. DS gets 3 at the start of supper and two near the end.

Where we have issues is when DS is snacking, grazing. I I usually start him with two enzymes and if he keeps eating --- has some crackers, sunflower nuts and then decides to eat an entire chocolate bar, I'll keep adding enzymes.

Last time I took him to a movie, I gave him some enzymes at the start and it didn't dawn on me until later, that I should've given him more after awhile because he was eating his buttered popcorn over the next couple of hours.
 
R

Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
If you know she's going to be eating something higher in fat and that she has issues, it might be a good idea to give her an additional enzyme. Or if she's a dawdler while she eats like DS is, you may want to split up her enzymes and give her some at the start and the rest midway thru or toward the end. DS gets 3 at the start of supper and two near the end.

Where we have issues is when DS is snacking, grazing. I I usually start him with two enzymes and if he keeps eating --- has some crackers, sunflower nuts and then decides to eat an entire chocolate bar, I'll keep adding enzymes.

Last time I took him to a movie, I gave him some enzymes at the start and it didn't dawn on me until later, that I should've given him more after awhile because he was eating his buttered popcorn over the next couple of hours.
 
R

Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
If you know she's going to be eating something higher in fat and that she has issues, it might be a good idea to give her an additional enzyme. Or if she's a dawdler while she eats like DS is, you may want to split up her enzymes and give her some at the start and the rest midway thru or toward the end. DS gets 3 at the start of supper and two near the end.
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<br />Where we have issues is when DS is snacking, grazing. I I usually start him with two enzymes and if he keeps eating --- has some crackers, sunflower nuts and then decides to eat an entire chocolate bar, I'll keep adding enzymes.
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<br />Last time I took him to a movie, I gave him some enzymes at the start and it didn't dawn on me until later, that I should've given him more after awhile because he was eating his buttered popcorn over the next couple of hours.
 
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JazzysMom

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I think each CFer is different, but this is MY experience. If I am taking my enzymes like I should (adjusting according to the fat I eat) then my gas is usually minimal.

I also take Nexium for acid so that might be something to ask about if she is not on anything for acid. This would help the enzymes work better also.

That being said....there are just certain foods that are gassier then others for anyone (CF or not). I dont do well with Chinese food. I dont know if its all the vegetables or some other ingredient because it doesnt really matter what I order.

I would definitely adjust the enzymes a bit higher for higher fat things like the pizza & sausage and inquire about something for acid.....
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I think each CFer is different, but this is MY experience. If I am taking my enzymes like I should (adjusting according to the fat I eat) then my gas is usually minimal.

I also take Nexium for acid so that might be something to ask about if she is not on anything for acid. This would help the enzymes work better also.

That being said....there are just certain foods that are gassier then others for anyone (CF or not). I dont do well with Chinese food. I dont know if its all the vegetables or some other ingredient because it doesnt really matter what I order.

I would definitely adjust the enzymes a bit higher for higher fat things like the pizza & sausage and inquire about something for acid.....
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I think each CFer is different, but this is MY experience. If I am taking my enzymes like I should (adjusting according to the fat I eat) then my gas is usually minimal.

I also take Nexium for acid so that might be something to ask about if she is not on anything for acid. This would help the enzymes work better also.

That being said....there are just certain foods that are gassier then others for anyone (CF or not). I dont do well with Chinese food. I dont know if its all the vegetables or some other ingredient because it doesnt really matter what I order.

I would definitely adjust the enzymes a bit higher for higher fat things like the pizza & sausage and inquire about something for acid.....
 
J

JazzysMom

New member
I think each CFer is different, but this is MY experience. If I am taking my enzymes like I should (adjusting according to the fat I eat) then my gas is usually minimal.

I also take Nexium for acid so that might be something to ask about if she is not on anything for acid. This would help the enzymes work better also.

That being said....there are just certain foods that are gassier then others for anyone (CF or not). I dont do well with Chinese food. I dont know if its all the vegetables or some other ingredient because it doesnt really matter what I order.

I would definitely adjust the enzymes a bit higher for higher fat things like the pizza & sausage and inquire about something for acid.....
 
J

JazzysMom

New member
I think each CFer is different, but this is MY experience. If I am taking my enzymes like I should (adjusting according to the fat I eat) then my gas is usually minimal.
<br />
<br />I also take Nexium for acid so that might be something to ask about if she is not on anything for acid. This would help the enzymes work better also.
<br />
<br />That being said....there are just certain foods that are gassier then others for anyone (CF or not). I dont do well with Chinese food. I dont know if its all the vegetables or some other ingredient because it doesnt really matter what I order.
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<br />I would definitely adjust the enzymes a bit higher for higher fat things like the pizza & sausage and inquire about something for acid.....
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hmw

New member
I have not seen a lot about WHY they do the acid meds. The book they gave me at her first clinic appt. focused on the enzymes in the dietary section then briefly mentioned that at some point your child might need them. But my only current knowledge (which of course is non-CF based) about the use of meds like that is using those meds if you are in pain due to reflux, etc. For people with CF, do they serve a different purpose than this?

eta: thank you, Mel & Liza for your input on my questions. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> It's much appreciated. It feels silly getting concerned over stuff as simple as this but with this disease I know it means more than it would with say, my middle kid...
 
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hmw

New member
I have not seen a lot about WHY they do the acid meds. The book they gave me at her first clinic appt. focused on the enzymes in the dietary section then briefly mentioned that at some point your child might need them. But my only current knowledge (which of course is non-CF based) about the use of meds like that is using those meds if you are in pain due to reflux, etc. For people with CF, do they serve a different purpose than this?

eta: thank you, Mel & Liza for your input on my questions. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> It's much appreciated. It feels silly getting concerned over stuff as simple as this but with this disease I know it means more than it would with say, my middle kid...
 
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hmw

New member
I have not seen a lot about WHY they do the acid meds. The book they gave me at her first clinic appt. focused on the enzymes in the dietary section then briefly mentioned that at some point your child might need them. But my only current knowledge (which of course is non-CF based) about the use of meds like that is using those meds if you are in pain due to reflux, etc. For people with CF, do they serve a different purpose than this?

eta: thank you, Mel & Liza for your input on my questions. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> It's much appreciated. It feels silly getting concerned over stuff as simple as this but with this disease I know it means more than it would with say, my middle kid...
 
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hmw

New member
I have not seen a lot about WHY they do the acid meds. The book they gave me at her first clinic appt. focused on the enzymes in the dietary section then briefly mentioned that at some point your child might need them. But my only current knowledge (which of course is non-CF based) about the use of meds like that is using those meds if you are in pain due to reflux, etc. For people with CF, do they serve a different purpose than this?

eta: thank you, Mel & Liza for your input on my questions. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> It's much appreciated. It feels silly getting concerned over stuff as simple as this but with this disease I know it means more than it would with say, my middle kid...
 
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hmw

New member
I have not seen a lot about WHY they do the acid meds. The book they gave me at her first clinic appt. focused on the enzymes in the dietary section then briefly mentioned that at some point your child might need them. But my only current knowledge (which of course is non-CF based) about the use of meds like that is using those meds if you are in pain due to reflux, etc. For people with CF, do they serve a different purpose than this?
<br />
<br />eta: thank you, Mel & Liza for your input on my questions. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> It's much appreciated. It feels silly getting concerned over stuff as simple as this but with this disease I know it means more than it would with say, my middle kid...
 
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