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[CLKD]

IBS is caused by many different conditions mine began long before I was aware of oestrogen.  Anxiety, stress, worry, excitement ……….. I did have 'the runs' 10 mins before period began though even when one wasn't due 

[Dandelion]

IBS is caused by many different conditions mine began long before I was aware of oestrogen.  Anxiety, stress, worry, excitement ……….. I did have 'the runs' 10 mins before period began though even when one wasn't due 

Sorry to hear you have IBS also.

[CLKD]

Gosh I've had it from age 3.  Along with a disruptive up-bringing, enough to make anyone's guts churn  .  Old habits die hard 

My GP saved my Life by prescribing suitable medication which helped a lot.  Then I graduated to Actimel 2/5 pots daily ........ when I get slow transit these days I know what to take 

[Dandelion]

Gosh I've had it from age 3.  Along with a disruptive up-bringing, enough to make anyone's guts churn  .  Old habits die hard 

My GP saved my Life by prescribing suitable medication which helped a lot.  Then I graduated to Actimel 2/5 pots daily ........ when I get slow transit these days I know what to take 

Hi CKLD

I've heard lots of people say they get help from actimel. What does it do? Do you find it really helps IBS?

[CLKD]

Yep.  It's the 'good' bacteria in every bottle ......... don't know how it works but for me it does.

[Dandelion]

Yep.  It's the 'good' bacteria in every bottle ......... don't know how it works but for me it does.

Hi thanks.

I've been taking mebeverine but the heartburn and acid regurgitation is so painful I have had to stop it.

[CLKD]

It often depends upon when we take medications as to whether we get heartburn - I take most of mine an hour before going to bed

[sweettooth]

CLKD, you mention actimel for slow transit, i have slow/lazy bowel and i am sure it is because of AD that i am on, would you say actimel or a probiotic supplement could help?

Tks

STooth

[CLKD]

I have taken anti-depressant  medication since 198something ......... if I miss a dose/2 then I notice  my bowel speeds up.  I tried Actimel drinks because a friend recommended them and for me, they certainly keep the bowel 'moving' comfortably, no bloating nor the feeling of wanting to 'go' but not being able to do so.  It's Trial and Error 

[sweettooth]

tks i will try some actimel and if no good i might try a probiotic

[Dandelion]

Mebeverine is a muscle relaxant, and it relaxes that sphincter which lies below our oesophagus but above our stomach.
With this muscle relaxed, acid is able to reflux back into the food pipe, and with me, I was being sick in my mouth with the most awful tasting, and burning acid. It felt like I would imagine battery acid and my sphincter in the stomach felt very irritated and sore.
I have been using pepto-bismol for my IBS and the heartburn faded.
Sometimes, I would forget to eat after taking mebeverine, you're supposed to dose 20mins before food, but I could never remember and sometimes as I plan moment by moment, i can suddenly decide to eat and forget to take the pil.
I am a bit scared of taking mebeverine again to be honest, the stomach was so sore, it was an awful experience. From my mouth to my anus, all irritated. Sorry tmi

[Wanderer]

Morning Ladies! Dandelion, so sorry about your miserable time, but everyone here sympathises I'm sure, as there is such a myriad of symptoms discussed, and a wealth of good advice offered, way beyond anything the medical profession can offer, trust me, I know only too well! I now have a wonderful lady GP, who herself is embarrassed about her profession's ignorance of the very, very complicated stage of our lives that is just brushed under the carpet! She has put me on a regime, that is finally, finally start to make me feel human again after 3 years of mental hell!

I didn't have the horrible sweats that you are having, and my main symptoms started about 18 months after my last period, although looking back, I understand that there were a few hints of what was to come, low mood, flushes, dry skin, genital atrophy, unable to concentrate etc.....that all started about the age of 48, I am now nearly 57. What I wanted to say was, one of the very worst of the symptoms that literally appeared overnight, was gastric/lower digestion problems. Started with horrendous bloating, grumbling and rumblings, right from under the diaphragm right down to the pelvic area, and a squeezing sensation when I lay down, no pain as such, just weirdness!! And horrendous constipation!! I also had a feeling of wanting to have a BM, but didn't, if you know what I mean!! This is all due to the sluggish motility of our digestion which if affected by a drop in oestrogen.

I have been on quite a few low dose HRT prescriptions, but it's only now that I am on Evorel Conti, Venlafaxine, and Pregabalin, that I am feeling a little more like my old self, not 100% but a lot better than the 0% I was 6 months ago! There is no magic HRT for IBS I'm afraid. Also watch what you eat, sadly, chocolate is a killer, due to the sugar, anything in a tomato sauce, spicy foods, fruit juices and citrus fruits, also grapes, as they ferment in the gut! I asked my GP for a constipation prescription as well, and I am on Molaxole, which works really. You don't realise either how the digestive system can make you feel rotten, in fact a lot of the IBS symptoms mimic menopause.

I hope that this has helped you a little, from the bits that I know about!

WANDERER. XXX

[Dandelion]

Morning Ladies! Dandelion, so sorry about your miserable time, but everyone here sympathises I'm sure, as there is such a myriad of symptoms discussed, and a wealth of good advice offered, way beyond anything the medical profession can offer, trust me, I know only too well! I now have a wonderful lady GP, who herself is embarrassed about her profession's ignorance of the very, very complicated stage of our lives that is just brushed under the carpet! She has put me on a regime, that is finally, finally start to make me feel human again after 3 years of mental hell!

I didn't have the horrible sweats that you are having, and my main symptoms started about 18 months after my last period, although looking back, I understand that there were a few hints of what was to come, low mood, flushes, dry skin, genital atrophy, unable to concentrate etc.....that all started about the age of 48, I am now nearly 57. What I wanted to say was, one of the very worst of the symptoms that literally appeared overnight, was gastric/lower digestion problems. Started with horrendous bloating, grumbling and rumblings, right from under the diaphragm right down to the pelvic area, and a squeezing sensation when I lay down, no pain as such, just weirdness!! And horrendous constipation!! I also had a feeling of wanting to have a BM, but didn't, if you know what I mean!! This is all due to the sluggish motility of our digestion which if affected by a drop in oestrogen.

I have been on quite a few low dose HRT prescriptions, but it's only now that I am on Evorel Conti, Venlafaxine, and Pregabalin, that I am feeling a little more like my old self, not 100% but a lot better than the 0% I was 6 months ago! There is no magic HRT for IBS I'm afraid. Also watch what you eat, sadly, chocolate is a killer, due to the sugar, anything in a tomato sauce, spicy foods, fruit juices and citrus fruits, also grapes, as they ferment in the gut! I asked my GP for a constipation prescription as well, and I am on Molaxole, which works really. You don't realise either how the digestive system can make you feel rotten, in fact a lot of the IBS symptoms mimic menopause.

I hope that this has helped you a little, from the bits that I know about!

WANDERER. XXX

Hi Wanderer

Sorry you had a tough time.

What I meant was that hopefully my estradot patch will provide enough oestrogen so ibs symptoms go, not hrt for ibs as such,

[honeybun]

One of the problems is that HRT can cause it's own issues due to side effects.

Utrogestan used vaginally for me caused a painful bladder. I really did not feel good on it at all.Many women report tiredness and lethargy and headaches too.
Too much oestrogen for me causes digestive upsets.

The only way to really control IBS is by diet especially if it the D type.

A food diary to work out what triggers you have and then it's a process of elimination till things settle.
Herbal preparations can also be very good.

HRT has never helped my IBS, only trial and error with food has done that.

Perhaps if you get your flushes sorted out then you will feel better placed to look at your other health issues.


Honeyb
x

[Dandelion]

One of the problems is that HRT can cause it's own issues due to side effects.

Utrogestan used vaginally for me caused a painful bladder. I really did not feel good on it at all.Many women report tiredness and lethargy and headaches too.
Too much oestrogen for me causes digestive upsets.

The only way to really control IBS is by diet especially if it the D type.

A food diary to work out what triggers you have and then it's a process of elimination till things settle.
Herbal preparations can also be very good.

HRT has never helped my IBS, only trial and error with food has done that.

Perhaps if you get your flushes sorted out then you will feel better placed to look at your other health issues.


Honeyb
x

Hi Honeyb

My IBS only started after my meno.
Sorry to hear that you have also got IBS and that you have had it since you were small.