I would definately try something for gas. I get it a lot but I have reflux issues really bad. It's actually a struggle for me to burp especially within 2-3 hours after eating because if I burp my food comes up with it. As for kolonopin. I can't live without it. I don't even worry about the addiction part. I took it for 2 years and stopped for like 4 and never had any bad effects from not taking it just the fact that I couldn't handle my panic and anxiety attacks anymore. I usually take 1 1mg a day but on bad days like recently I've been up to 2-4. You should be fine. I know it's uncomfortable but maybe you can find something to take it away.