Hi
I suffer from trapped wind, and like someone else said, sometimes it is one of the worst things ever. Usually I get it just under the ribcage on the right....at least that's where it starts, so I guess thats where it is actually trapped. It always travels up my gullet, into my right shoulder, up my neck and into my jaw. That's when I have to start rocking to relieve it.
After my hip replacement I got it on the left, actually in my stomach, that's what it felt like, and the spasms in my stomach could actually be seen. That was awful, and I was crying and screaming with it so much my partner panicked. I tried the usual antacids etc, but the one thing that relieved it was to sip plain hot water, as hot as I could take it. It seemed to calm the spasms down.
One theory I have for the pain travelling, apart from it being to do with the nervous system, is something I learned from when my son ruptured his spleen. As the pressure increased on his diaphragm from the bleeding, so he experienced pain in the shoulder. Now if wind caused pressure on the diaphragm, surely the pain would be similar? I'm not a medic though, it's just my understanding of it.
One question I have though. All the people I have spoken to about this, and again reading this thread, those that have suffered trapped wind seem to have started to suffer it after an operation. Is there something in that do you think?
she could try a magnesium supplement and see if that helps.
Jane
Hi Morning Dew,
re trapped wind after an op.
My dad had excrutiating pain after a key hole op- he described it as severe trapped wind going up into his shoulder. The nurse explained that during the op, air is pumped inside the incision to open up the area. Apparently it is very common for this type of discomfort afterwards. 😮
:eek::eek::eek:
Surely they wouldn't have to do that for a hip replacement? Would they?:(
In keyhole they actually pump air inside the incision.
After a major op it would be impossible to remove all the air from within the area so I suppose a certain amount will be absorbed and distributed around the body.
Ah! Now since you put it like that, it does make sense. Thanks. 🙂
Hi, I have had the same problem with wind especially in the head, it feels like my head is blocked from the front, the pressure is constantly there, when i pass wind it eases somewhat. I have recently been diagnosed with HIATUS HERNIA and an inflammed stomach, i take omeprazole to stop acid in the stomach, but Rennie Double action tablets seem to help, but only slightly,
the problem is worst when i get up in the morning. the pressure in the head coincided with discomfort and pain in the lower abdomen.
thanks
raz
Recently i have noticed that if i press my stomach in between the rib cages the pressure in the head eases slightly.
Thank you very much for this thread, I was starting to get worried when my back ached everytime I got trapped wind and I just couldnt get rid of it. I am trying peppermint tea right now. 🙂
If you have peppermint oil - add ONE drop to water and mix thoroughly and sip - I find it best with cold water but some prefer hot. You can also buy peppermint capsules/ tablets - there are some posh branded ones but Holland and Barrett's ones are fine.
Hope that helps..
Hi all, wonder if anyone can help??
A client of mine suffers badly with trapped wind. The unusual thing is she gets trapped wind constantlyall over her body especially the shoulders, head and neck, lower back and knees. It starts off as a burning sensation where the wind is trapped then turns into sharp pain. The tissues in the area also feel tight and areslightly swollen. When its really bad she feels "red raw" inside. The wind is always bad in her head and causes her to have difficuly in remembering things and raising her head. She discribes it as having a "foggy" head and complains it gets behind her eyes.She is in pain with the trapped windall the time.
When I massage her my client starts burping and releases some of the trapped wind. This happens constantly during the treatment. Massage seems to temporarily give relief and makes her feel instantly better. Her GP doesn't have an explanation and therefore can't treat it. My client is also very sensitive to most medications.
Does anyone suffer from this or has anybody come across it before?? Could this condition be connected with irritable bowel?Would love to get to the bottom of this or at least know more about it.
Springster
From the description, the situation in terms of acupuncture seems quite
clear.
I can arrange a general acupuncture scheme to work on points around the nails, like in:
https://www.healthypages.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=568553&postcount=10
This can be connected to some form of IBS as disorder in Dryness in Dryness =colon can cause Heat in Heat = head.
I have this feeling of pain in various parts of my body that if massaged, result in a burp. Generally I attribute the whole situation to a build-up of 'stress' that has not been sufficiently alleviated through fabulously easily-digestable food, sufficient hydration, exercise, proper breathing, attention to posture and at the bottom of it all - and the reason for all the aforementioned - the attitude I've been indulging in at that time. A great diet has little to no effect if the body is stressed by some other internal / external factor, but an internal / external factor can also be greatly alleviated through a very simple low-stress eating plan with lots of water for a couple of weeks. The body knows what's wrong and if we are really prepared to address why it is complaining rather than be distracted by the search for the solving of the physical complaint, it will go away pretty quickly. My life changed when I was prepared to be responsible for how I was holding my body and neck in my chair at work all day.
Have lways wonder what this could be, food l eat or something.It nice to know that they are thinks to use to help..
help: Severe trapped wind
Hi all,
I have read all through his forum and was quite encouraged by all the suggestions but since trying them none have alleviated my problem.
I sometimes get such bad wind (I believe that's what it is) that my torso tightens so much that I can't breathe. I can't sit, I can't stand and end up screaming with the pain. I know that seems extreme but I really do get intense pain. I'd be quite happy to be taken out and shot when it occurs quite honestly. The only thing that relieves it is for my husband to constatnly rub my back, up and down very vigorously without stopping for at least 10 mins (He's wonderful). I would just like to know is it wind, is it something else, has anyone else suiffered in the same way.
My GP won't discuss anything with me until I lose weight as he says that's the root of all my problems. I've gone from a size 14 to 16 in the last year but I do work out with a PT twice a week and am eating pretty healthily. GP says it's because my 'fat' stomach gets cought between my bra and the wasitband of my trousers and I guess he's probably right but that doens't help much until I lose some weight. I can't beleive there's nothing I can do until then. I've just turned 50 and have started the menopause so losing weight won't happen too quickly.Any ideas folks?
Hello ireneb and welcome to Healthypages,
There forms of Hot/Cold stone massage that can help you with your problem. You may need to speak to a few therapists first to find one who is experienced in dealing with the problem. But you will be amazed by the results that can be achieved.
HTH,
Myarka.
pnemomedassium
There nis a condition called pnemomedassium. It is air in the chest. It feels like a heart attack. You can pretty much get air trapped anywhere in the body, however, it is usually all absorbed by the body quickly. If air is getting to the muscles continuously, there is something wrong with your body, that is allowing air to escape to those extremities. Could be where you least expect it, like the lungs or the thorax. The pain will not be where the problem is.