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Reply to "How do you handle gas pains when you must sit for long periods?"

Stress could be a big factor, especially if this started around the same time you began your classes. But there are other factors as well that contribute to gas that you may not be aware of: excess sugary foods, aspartame, drinking with a straw, chewing gum (which may cause you to swallow air), carbonated beverages, skipping meals, not drinking enough water, not chewing your food properly and/or eating too quickly, lack of exercise, and poor sleep, to name a few. Have you considered other factors unrelated to the pouch, such as lactose intolerance? Also, some people find that eating a small fatty snack in between meals - such as a piece of cheese or a few peanut butter crackers - helps keep the gut from churning on itself and reduces gas and frequency. I realize as a student you may not have a predictable schedule and some things are unavoidable, but it's worth looking at everything to see what can be adjusted. Sometimes even tiny lifestyle changes can make a world of difference.

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