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I'm 4-1/2 weeks pregnant what can i do to relieve gas pains? they come & go usually when i'm sitting & not really painful just incredibly uncomfortable

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Simethicone: Over the counter simethicone (gas - x) is safe in pregnancy. I would start there.

Answered 2/12/2015

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