I have been having gas like crazy the last couple days. I don't have diarrhea much but I had it pretty much all week because I was taking a medication that was giving me diarrhea and nausea, and needless to say, I had to quit taking the medication. My left side hurts and the gas is coming out and I have taken 2 charcoal tablets this morning, and I plan on taking another one after I eat. As long as the gas is pushing out, it will eventually go away, right?