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HurdyGurdy Wed 28-Aug-19 13:24:41

Take a dog with you then you can blame Fido.

I fall into the silent but deadly camp, so I have mastered the art of wrinkling my nose and looking accusingly at others wink

MissAdventure Wed 28-Aug-19 13:19:31

smile
I hope you find something that works, for both your sakes.

Growing0ldDisgracefully Wed 28-Aug-19 13:17:12

Thank you ladies for your responses so far. It's not the Niff, more the Noise (and frequency) which is my worry. I'll experiment with the suggested tablets before my few days away. Maybe I should get my friend some ear plugs ....

MissAdventure Wed 28-Aug-19 12:56:41

Charcoal tablets?
I think superdrug sell them.
Or, you could buy your friend a peg?

Alima Wed 28-Aug-19 12:54:22

No, don’t have any advice regarding fart relief but to counter the effects of super farts on your current friend I suggest you leave the window open and ensure she has a gas mask handy.

lemongrove Wed 28-Aug-19 12:52:12

Separate rooms!
No cabbage, beans or too much wholemeal bread.?
Carry an air freshener with you.
Blame someone else.
Take Windeze tablets.
Avoid tight clothing.

Growing0ldDisgracefully Wed 28-Aug-19 12:27:52

Just looking for recommendations for OTC wind relief. At the risk of various hilarious responses, I've always been a bit of a windy bod (my other half will say that's a gross understatement...). I'm particularly a 'night time striker' and Him Indoors is well used to bracing himself and holding down the bedclothes before both are blown away. I'm aware of all the dietary advice and keep away from fatty and spicy food etc and stick to a reasonably healthy diet (does a glass of wine count as one of your 5-a'day?). I think it became worse after having my gall bladder removed about 8 years ago but that might just be my overheated imagination! I used to suffer dreadfully when I was working, having to find excuses to go to unfrequented parts of the building etc as 10 minutes loo visits were embarrassing....). It's not been so bad since I've been retired and no inhibitions to worry about (except Him Indoors and that's his hard luck) so clearly there's an element of stress in it. However the point of this long-winded post (oh dear, excuse the pong, sorry I mean pun), is: I'm shortly going away for a few days with a friend and sharing a hotel room to cut down on costs for us both. I don't wanted strain a beautiful friendship through my abdominal, sorry abominable, nightly rumblings and having to warn her to batten down the hatches and anything else that moves. Just wanted any recommendations for effective fart relief which may have helped anyone else. I await your serious and mocking responses .....