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[stephy102010]

Hi
I just really wanna explain what's happening to me and if its linked.... I am not taking HRT as didn't know to recently from a blood test that i am already in menopause, most of u probably think wow and didn't even notice haha... Well i new it may come as had a partial hysterectomy a yr ago, ovaries remain. I have mild hot flushes more feeling of hot rather than sweating. My main problem is my gutt, i have diarrhea every morning grumbling tummy, no matter what i eat it starts. Does anyone know if this is linked ? Or if anything i can take for it ? My mood is very low, keep snapping for no reason and cry all the time, which is hard as not me at all. Guess i just wanna no that it not just me and i ain't going mad lol. Sorry for long post xx

[stephy102010]

Hi sparkle... Yer not much fun at all... I suffer with acid reflux too.. But was just unsure about the diarrhoea.... Hate not being able to do stuff without checking a toilet is in close proximity haha.... Yer the moods are awful and just wanna feel me again. Thanks for reply x

[Tigerlily]

Hi
Just a possible thought it may be linked to coffee/caffeine? Been on and off low dose HRT for 9 years as started early menopause and I started with acid reflux and diarrhea about 3 years ago. Pinned it down to my lovely cappuccino as well as any instant coffee I didnt actually have many but seem to be sensitive to it. I don't  have many teas with caffeine in now either. I'm sure there is a hormonal link for me-I had suspected it for a while as I went off coffee with both my pregnancies- in fact that was the first clue that i was pregnant with second one!

[honeybun]

Sounds like IBS to me. The morning rush is so common. You should speak to your GP about any change in bowel habits though just to be sure.
HRT can help.
IBS is horrible but you can do things to help, mainly diet related.

Get yourself checked out and then you can start to address your bowel problems.

I take herbal drops to help control my morning runs and find them very successful.


Honeyb
x

[stephy102010]

Yer i suffer with ibs but had stopped and not had flare up in ages. Found tomatoes made reflux worse. Do drink coffee so think maybe i need to stop that, my Dr not really that helpful with the whole menopause thing so that don't help, had bloods done and showed in menopause but didn't explain alot, so bit confused. I thinking if trying herbal but don't no what to try so any help offered greatly appreciated. Especially for mood and fuzzy head lol xx

[Linsey44]

Hi sparkle

I drink white tea which is milder than green tea as it is extracted from the plant first i buy Qi White tea online or if I run out Clipper White Tea from a supermarket.

I found this from a website I use quite a lot - Ginger is believed to affect serotonin receptors in the digestive tract and it has been traditionally used to aid digestion and treat stomach upset and nausea (including pregnancy-related "morning sickness"). Ginger may assist in prevention of the progression of type 2 diabetes through its hypoglycemic effects and by increasing insulin sensitivity. Ginger also contains components shown to have anti-cancer effects, including various gingerols, shogaols, paradols, as well as β-elemene, gingerdione and zingerone.

If you like ginger tea Pukka do a good three ginger one.

Good luck x

[Tigerlily]

I was told by an IBS sufferer that some decaffeinated teas were better than others- so even more of a complicated issue. I seem to have found one that suits but not instant decaffeinated coffee as that still causes trouble as many have some caffeine and other irritants in. Think it's trial and error. A friend introduced me to peppermint teas which are supposed to help with digestive problems and although I was reluctant to try I was surprised to find I liked it.

[Tigerlily]

Hi Sparkle - I drank both ordinary Tetley and PG Tips decaffeinated and appeared Ok. However I have had the odd caffeine cappuccino the last few weeks and was prepared for the indigestion etc but I have also had almost constant nausea which I never had before. So for the last few days no caffeine at all and had my normal decaf tea this morning and still nausea so unless it's totally unrelated I shall steer away from any decaffeinated for a few days. Perhaps the caffeine not all out my system?
I have a ginger and lemon tea from Heath and heather which is nice so will go back to more ginger tea as Lynsey44 suggests. The peppermint was ok but I rarely drink it so not too concerning.
I also read the temperature affect reflux. Perhaps should just stick to water 

[caz24]

Hi Sparkle

Just thought that as you mentioned gluten that if you are gluten intolerant (coeliac) you can suffer bloating, nausea and acid reflux, not to mention tiredness. My teenage son has just been diagnosed from a simple blood test by the GP and then referred to a specialist. It is so common and yet a lot of the time it goes undiagnosed. Next time I see my GP I'm going to ask to have the blood test which is apparently 95% accurate.
I know that we have a lot to contend with anyway but as you said that if you avoid foods with gluten that it helps I thought I'd share with you what I have only recently found out. x

[tiger74]

Hi stephy102010

You don't say how long you've been suffering from diarrhoea but any significant change in bowel habit should be checked out by a medical professional.  By 'diarrheoa' do you mean urgency to open your bowels or watery/loose stools or both?  Could be absolutely nothing significant or could be a sign of various disorders e.g. thyroid problem, bowel cancer, so personally I'd get it checked out.   

[honeybun]

I agree. I did say that early on in the topic.
It does sound like IBS to me but any bowel change should be checked out before any dietary changes are made.


Honeyb
x

[Linsey44]

Hi sparkle sorry for delay replying to you.

In answer to your questions I dont add anything to white tea.  Also the info on ginger was extracted from site called foodforbreastcancer.com

Is it possible you are allergic to caffeine, reason im suggesting this is one of my parents close friends is allergic.

Have you considered doing a strict elimination diet, maybe this could help identify what could be triggering your symptoms.  Prob best done under a nutritionists care.  Have you looked at the food hospitals website (from the channel 4 series)

Fingers crossed you get some relief soon X

[caz24]

Thank you Carol24 - I have been tested in the past for gluten intolerance but probably 10 years or more ago (from what I remember!).  But I will mention it to the GP on Friday because I was reading only yesterday in Healthy magazine that as we age we can become more intolerant to gluten if not completely allergic (if that makes sense).  It seems to me that any niggles seem to become full-blown problems during the menopause!  How is your son coping with the diagnosis?

S x

Hi Sparkle, my son is fine thank you. I have struggled with the diagnosis more than he has! He's only recently diagnosed and I'm now beginning to feel more relaxed and getting used to reading labels on packets. There's a good choice of gluten free products out there now too. I just worry that he's not eating enough when I'm not around as it's not as easy for him to grab something out of the cupboard to snack on.
Interesting what you read in Healthy magazine. I didn't know that either and yes I agree that everything seems heightened during the menopause.
Good luck at the doctors on Friday x

[caz24]

Hi Carol24 - well done to your son for taking it all in his stride.  Studying labels is a full-time occupation in itself!  I totally agree that quick snacks are the hardest when you're avoiding gluten - most snacks are wheat based it seems.  I have a supply of oat based biscuits of different varieties - Nairns have quite a good selection.   Is he OK with oats?

S x

Yes he seems to be Sparkle, but he's at that age when anything like that is considered too healthy and all he really wants to eat is junk!
I like the Nairns oat based biscuits and oatcakes too x

[Tigerlily]

Hi Sparkle - Glad to hear you're getting somewhere now. Lynsey44's suggestion of elimination diet is the way I have gone but I haven't got the gall bladder/ gluten issues other members have discussed here. Chocolate also a bit iffy for me too. Have taken on board lots of the advice re-food just in case. Had a colonoscopy when i first had symptoms and all clear which settles the mind so good that you have faith in your doctor. Best of luck.

Carol24 - Hope the food label reading gets easier. It's tough when it's a younger person. I know of 2 young people with gall bladder/coelliac who seem to manage now they are more familiar with their difficulties.