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Dougal

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digestive problems
« on: July 28, 2019, 06:31:22 PM »
I am still peri menopausal at 54. I am now experiencing digestive problems, acid taste in my mouth. I am taking lansaprozal, but this doesn't seem to be working. Does anyone else experience this problem.
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CLKD

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2019, 06:50:27 PM »
Yep.

As oestrogen levels drop the muscles may become lax = hiatus hernia ...... which allows acid back into the trout causing heartburn.

I find 'rennies' or 'milk of magnesia' helps as well as not eating too close to bed time.
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Mogster71

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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2019, 07:03:20 PM »
I get this too Dougal, it's quite common unfortunately and definitely started getting worse in my early 40s when I believe my peri started.

I tried the protein pump inhibitors after one particular time when my innards felt like they were actually boiling! I was on them a year but it didn't really do much for me and I was still having to take Gaviscon at night.

I have to be a little careful with my diet, nothing too spicy (which suits me anyway) and eating little and often. I just have a normal rennie type tablet before bed if it's too troublesome. Sleep propped up a bit too and as CLKD states try not to eat too close to bedtime.

Hope you feel better soon x
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Foxylady

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2019, 07:09:01 PM »
Hi Dougal, I was on Omeprazole for years (I'm 41yrs), suffer from IBS & reflux, was taken off Omeprazole by Immunology as they thaught it might be causing my symptoms (peri menopause) put onto Ranitadine instead. I used to take peppermint capsules also, stopped these since started taking probiotics & generaly my reflux is much better controlled. Although I am trying an experiment today & tomorrow (not taking Turmeric supplement on fast days) I have a suspicion it makes me more refluxy whereas other non fast days I'm fine & have been mainly since starting HRT & improving my diet & losing weight, all contributory factors (poor diet & being over weight!) I hope you find something that helps or a combination.
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CLKD

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2019, 07:27:00 PM »
I have background reflux as I type after a hot cuppa  ::).  Will have to be careful B4 I lay down later  :-\
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sheila99

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2019, 08:48:11 PM »
Quote from: CLKD on July 28, 2019, 06:50:27 PM
Yep.

As oestrogen levels drop the muscles may become lax = hiatus hernia ...... which allows acid back into the trout causing heartburn.
But if you hadn't swallowed the trout first you might be OK...  :)
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CLKD

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2019, 09:02:31 PM »
 :lol:

Maybe I was a seal in my former life  ::)
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Foxylady

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2019, 05:22:26 PM »
 ;D ;D
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Dougal

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2019, 06:43:49 PM »
Thank you for your replies. I shall try some of them.
This menopause thing  is certainly troublesome!!
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Honeybean

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2019, 06:44:34 PM »
Quote from: Dougal on July 28, 2019, 06:31:22 PM
I am still peri menopausal at 54. I am now experiencing digestive problems, acid taste in my mouth. I am taking lansaprozal, but this doesn't seem to be working. Does anyone else experience this problem.

I had the same problems. I have/had acid reflux and a hiatus hernia for years and have been on Omeprazol, lansaprozal and ranitadine. I've had lots of scans too. I found that as each one stopped working and I got moved on to the next one. In the end I decided to try the natural route and am more or less acid reflux free. I did that by weaning myself off of the last one I was on which is Ranitadine and started drinking kefir which has loads of good bacteria in it for the gut. I cut out caffeine and spicy food and a few other bits and bobs. I also took a supplement called DGL before food and also Mastic Gum with food. I think these two supplements have been miracle workers. I also drank aloe vera for a while which I found soothing. I did ocaccionaly have to take Gaviscon but tbh I am pretty much cured now. Anyway, hope that helps.
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CLKD

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2019, 10:16:56 PM »
It does.   :thankyou:  daren't try kiffer ..........  :-X how did U get on with Aloe Vera?
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Honeybean

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2019, 10:45:55 PM »
Quote from: CLKD on July 29, 2019, 10:16:56 PM
It does.   :thankyou:  daren't try kiffer ..........  :-X how did U get on with Aloe Vera?

Yes I know, kefir has an acquired taste. Its not for everyone! I found the aloe vera quite soothing and I seem to remember that it coats the esophagus. I really like the Pukka Aloe Vera and its not sour tasting. (Some are quite disgusting).

I really do think the hero's were DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) and Mastic Gum.

Good luck.
 :ola: :ola:
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CLKD

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2019, 10:21:13 AM »
I am so glad that I'm not taking *that* down in shorthand  ;D

deglycyrrhizinated  :D
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Honeybean

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2019, 08:45:32 AM »
Quote from: CLKD on July 30, 2019, 10:21:13 AM
I am so glad that I'm not taking *that* down in shorthand  ;D

deglycyrrhizinated  :D

Not even sure I've spelt it correctly!  ;D ;D
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CLKD

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Re: digestive problems
« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2019, 08:55:13 AM »
As long as it works  ;D
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