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[Angel1964]

Hi ladies me again. I have listed my symptoms as really cannot cope anymore. I don't know how I'm getting through each day.

Constant feeling in bottom that I need to poop
No energy
Not sleeping well awake at 3 or 4am can't sleep after that
Feel so tired but can't sleep
Sometimes coughing on waking, vomiting but nothing comes out?
On waking shaking all day and very clumsy - feel like hands don't work shaky
Tested breath output on peak flow. It's bad for my age
Sweating in night and on waking. But no sweating in day
Feel breathless doing anything, can't walk far
Feel as though something poisoning  my insides.  Burning from stomach to lower abdomen
Struggling badly at work as feel so poorly
Still losing weight
Heart pounding and palps in stomach worse on slightest movement
Feels tight when I breathe in at stomach  and it flutters
No appetite feel sick and pain
Now got blood on poop

I am post meno. On Femseven Conti around 10 weeks now. Was told I have gastritis but only by doctor pressing on belly. Been bad since Xmas Eve. I take Vit D 2000iu, use magnesium oil spray and have started CBD oil 5 days ago. I don't want to go anywhere or do anything. I am thinking of calling Mindmatters today as cannot carry on like this. The minute I wake up I'm fixed on ill health. Please advise anyone. Xxx

[Angel1964]

You poor thing!  Have things got worse since you started HRT particularly the digestive issues?

Unsure as my brain is not functioning with all this going on. I either need to be admitted to hospital or sectioned. Strange this is I feel so upset about how I feel but cannot cry !!!

[Jenna]

Hi Angel, I wonder if these digestive symptoms could be H pylori? Could you ask your GP about this, perhaps.

[Angel1964]

Hi Angel, I wonder if these digestive symptoms could be H pylori? Could you ask your GP about this, perhaps.

All the hospital done and my GP done was press on my belly and said I've got gastritis!! She has given me lansoprazole and said go back in 2 weeks if no better!  I'm fed up with everything at mo. Xx

[Conolly]

Hello Angel,

Sorry you're still struggling. It looks like anxiety to me, but Jenna is right, maybe gastritis is not just anxiety related, ask your GP to rule out H pylori. I was really sick for a long time before being diagnosed. After a course of AB+PPI+ranitidine I never had gastritis again.

How does the blood in stools look like? Is it red or blackish? If it is red blood, it's not from your stomach, it's from the last portion of bowels, rectum or anus, probably from piles. You say you keep losing weight, but are you eating properly? If yes, then you might have an absorption problem, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis or Crohn's disease.

In the meantime, try to address the anxiety. Mindfulness, tai chi, yoga, massage, whatever suits you, including anti-anxiety medication. Speaking of which, what medication are you taking right now?

Keep us posted, big hug.

Conolly X

[Roseneath]

I have sent you a private message . x

[Droopeydrawers]

Hi Angel.so sorry to read this no wonder you are stressed.
I've suffered from hpylori on and off for s few years now the last bout I had was definitely the pits.
Go back to your gp and ask for a stool test as your now passing blood that should be checked regardless or if you can't get an appointment go on Amazon and buy a stool testing kit or from boots.
My last confirmed attack took 4 lots of antibiotics and different ppis before we knocked it on the head.it can effect your whole being as you described it's a horrible bacteria so don't let them fob you off be strong and stand up to them it's you that's suffering.any questions keep posting everyone has given you top advice.sorry it's rushed I'm going to get my flight now good luck DD😘

[Sgtvhilts]

Ah, bless you. Sounds utter s*it,
BUT be assured you are not going crazy.....
It probably a combo of anxiety, guts & meno.... how do I know , well sounds like me..lol
I got ‘fobbed off ‘ with ‘gastritis ‘ for 4 yrs- ye right, I might have been a bit acidic, but turn out is was a growling gallbladder all along, full of marble sized stones... I actually had to ask for a scan as the GP didn't think it was that mmmm. You are right, how can they diagnose gastritis by just pressing !
You also sound constipated- that full bot feeling, guess what gallbladder trouble = reduced bile= constipation +gastritis. I might be totally barking up the wrong tree here, but bear in mind

Now- anxiety mmm where do I start.  I have suffered since I was born and it is responsible for some pretty spectacular physical symptoms including guts. I have taken ssri's On and off for nigh on 30 years and for me they changed everything . I liken my anxiety to spaghetti in a washing machine, just thought spinning around, without a straight one in sight.
Endless anxiety tips me over into depression, but I now manage it well.
On hrt too, but think that is waning- on the case..- life is too short to suffer.

[Kathleen]

Hello Angel1964.

So sorry that you are suffering.

A diagnosis of gastritis means your digestive system is inflamed and this can lead to anaemia because the body takes iron out of the blood stream as a defence mechanism against any pathogens that would use it to reproduce. Add to this your actual blood loss and you are probably very low on iron and this could be the cause of your other symptoms. I suggest that you ask your GP to arrange for blood tests for anaemia and inflammation, both of which can be easily treated.

I hope this helps and please keep us updated.

Wishing you well.

K.

[CLKD]

Amutyjomg [of 4 goodness sake  ] anything with 'itis' in the description is inflammation. 

Are U in pain? 
Is the blood red [fresh] or dark [means it's been stuck somewhere in the digestive tract]?  Needs checking by a competent GP not 1 who diagnoses on palpation 
My bottom often feels like it needs to pass motions but there's nowt, not even wind.  I do have slow transit which is a nuisance.  Maybe over-haul your diet and add more fruits and veg., either fresh, tinned or dried.  Not all at once though or your gut will not know if it's flying a bike or riding a kite 

[jillydoll]

Hi Angel1964
I think Sgtvhilts has hit it on the head. It's a mixture of everything,
Don't know about anyone else but, I'm thinking the hrt is not suiting you.
Femseven patches?
I did terrible on those, switched to Femoston Conti, much better.
I've had the breathlessness, but that went when my oestrogen levels highered, haven't had it back. Also, the poo thing is probably a mixture of anxiety, and the inflammation you have making it worse.
Is there anyway you could change the hrt your on,?  Xx

[Angel1964]

Thank you ladies. Went to docs today. He done an internal and said he can't feel any lumps and there's no tears so referring me to see a specialist so that's worried me more.  I have noticed tonight that when my stomach hurts, my veins everywhere increase!!! I am too thin. Now I'm thinking with my enlarged veins is this what's happening in my anus.  Freaking out now with the veins everywhere. Could it be blood pressure?  I had an echocardiogram last week and heart is fine apart from the aortic regurgitation that will be checked again in a years time.

[jaz29]

Hi, I too have gastritis, not had before, had endoscopy in October, was given loprazple to take, was absolutely fine, no pain in left rib as I had, acid etc, but one week ago, pain in centre, moves about too. Don't want to increase meds, trying to manage by diet, but no luck, any one else with tips to manage it. Thank you

[Angel1964]

Update ladies.  Partner of 8 years decided he can't be with me anymore, so I had nowhere to live as it was his boat. Went to a friend's but anxiety etc that bad, that my brother came up to Lancashire by train and got me. I am currently in his flat with him, his partner and my ,3 nephew's. I have never ever felt so 💩 and low. My brain cannot function at all. I don't know where I'm going or what I'm going to do. Xx

[Conolly]

Hello Angel,

I'm sorry you're feeling lost right now. I've been where you are, it's awful, but you will survive. Let things flow, don't worry about the future, live one day at a time, focus on small daily joys and forget the big picture for a while. Shite happens to everyone at some point of life.

Big Hug,

Conolly X