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Reply to "Unbelievable gas, higher altitude or pouchitis?"

Higher altitude should not cause more gas, but I suppose it could make it more uncomfortable. I think the more likely suspect is food poisoning, bacterial overgrowth, or pouchitis. When we travel we encounter bacterial strains we are not accustomed to. Duble dosing of probiotics may help, but a course of Flagyl or Cipro would probably be quicker. Since you've already started your Cipro, relief should be around the corner, unless it is the wrong antibiotic! You should see results within 3 days if it is the right treatment. You can try adding Pepto Bismol to the mix, since it has antibiotic properties.

I never take Metamucil, as it just increases gas for me.

I never travel without Flagyl anymore.

Jan Smiler
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