know what ??? I have partially solved this issue with.....drum rolllllllll.....dark chocolate.. some days are better then others however...I don't know why this is partially solved, however less gas it seems. I buy lindt 70% cacao dark chocolate...and take 1 1/2 squares at lunch and the same in even...

yup I watch hockey in the finals when its "my" sic team.... the vancouver canucks...until...like last night...the last 15 minutes...they are gonna lose...time to find something else that's more interesting....there thats my dedication...

yea the 'new normal'....I had to get use to that line cause I did not want to accept that with the ongoing massive gas/ ongoing neuropathy / eye issues but no choice since my last chemo was April of 2012.....WOW what a great idea on the Dr Scholl foot inserts...I am gonna try that. Does it work well...

...I was dx the same as you, had resection, and 6 months on xeloda. Was 62 years old then. This was back in 2011. It is now 2015 and things have got somewhat better but gas is a huge issue as yet. I posted about 6 months ago re: major farting and what to do about it. There is no answer as far as I a...

I have tried extra fibre but that equals extra gas ! as well other over the counter 'meds'. Nothing helps. Now I am looking at charcoal 'underwear' or charcoal pads to put in underwear. (I have not tried charcoal by mouth as some say it works, kinda). Agreed Amy, don't eat if something is coming up ...

Everytime Gwen posted something or had an answer for someone I would see what she had to say first. She was a total comfort for us all and she will be so missed. Blessings of comfort to the family. Thank you for all the support, kindness, generosity over the years Gwen; why at times one would never ...

Thanks everyone...as always this is the greatest support group ever, even though I don't put in a lot of comments. My problems are nothing compared to a lot of you. I am not in active treatment. Have had 6 months chemo in early 2012 and wow, the gas issue was even more. However it has subsided somew...

Hi everyone.....I cannot find anything on gas (farting) that may be of help to me on the search 'engine'...so asking for any info.....surgery resection, august 2011...February 2014...gas is still massive....I have tried so many things....yogurt/bran/immodium/gas med/trying different foods, drinks et...

Wow, Ashlee, thanks very much for bringing this to light. It can be such a taboo subject and yet it happens every day. I agree with you about 'pre-planning'. I have my will and a living will remade since I was diagnosed with CC. I came to the conclusion of a living will since I want my loved ones to...

Thanks Cb75....Ontario huh ? was born and raised there...had to check the pico salex box again after your reply, but yup its pico salex....2 packets that you mix with a cup of water. I did the orange flavor but see you mention lemony...I think one might have a choice of flavors if I am correct so mi...

...just finished another colonoscopy and wondered how anyone handled pico salax ( Canadian name ), the oral purgative for clean out. This round was particularly tough because it did not seem to want to exit the stomach into the colon. It just seemed to sit there with the first round but eventually m...

...gotta laugh at yer question. I have had a lot of pain in my joints, both my feet and hands...sometimes major where I finally give in to a pain killer ( ibpufron) which helps me. I don't like taking pain killers because it bothers my stomach .... so its a toss up when it happens....I find it mostl...

I tried all types of ways to stay hydrated when on xeloda and finally found the solution...bottled water, not tap water, and at room temp...that was it, but had to go through a lot of hoops to get to that solution while it was just staring me in the face...really weird. I have come across someone wh...

yes, I had dreamed this just the other nite and thankfully woke up and had to go..now this is the 2nd time in the last year...I found that a bit odd cause it hasn't happened for quite a while.....what's with that ? as for dropping my pants....I find it very awkward but remind myself that the Doc / a...

go vancouver canucks go!!! oh, wait a minute, that's next year....or the year after, or....well, you get the picture...

pete