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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Pmj 28 on September 10, 2019, 07:31:33 AM

Title: Bowel problems
Post by: Pmj 28 on September 10, 2019, 07:31:33 AM

Hi ladies, due my period next week, just wondering if any of you have bowel problems a few weeks before you are due
Last week I was constipated and this week I have diarrhoea, with every thing else just getting fed up I have too take imodium just so i can go too work get so tired
Been in prei for 5 years and I know a lot of you have been in prei longer just want it all too end so I can have my life back
 :(

Title: Re: Bowel problems
Post by: Dancinggirl on September 10, 2019, 07:45:59 AM

Oh yes, bowel issues are just another problem that emerges when meno hits. Eat small meals regularly through the day, drink enough water and ensure you get enough good fibre. I developed Diverticuli (little pockets in my lower bowel) which now become inflamed easily. The doctors said it happens when one suffers with constipation but I'm a life vegetarian with a high fibre diet and open my bowels at least twice a day. oestrogen deficiency reduces muscle and skin strength, the digestive transit is controlled by muscle, so my logic says, less muscle strength will result in a poorer digestive transit.
I hate when doctors blame our complaints on our lifestyle when it's clear that so much is down to the menopause and general aging. DGx

Title: Re: Bowel problems
Post by: Pmj 28 on September 10, 2019, 07:56:19 AM

Thank you, Dancinggirl, I drink water as everything else can make my feel sick have started too eat Brown bread will look into other foods
I am a cleaner so make it hard when you are in some ones house and you have tummy troubles x
Paula

Title: Re: Bowel problems
Post by: Dancinggirl on September 10, 2019, 08:02:26 AM

Try a small handful of nuts mid morning and do have cereal for breakfast with a banana. Wholemeal bread is good and plenty of vegetables, salad and fruit - although don't overdo the potatoes.  Avoid sugar as much as possible.
DG x

Title: Re: Bowel problems
Post by: Sammiejane on September 10, 2019, 08:46:32 AM

I found my bowel habits improved after ovaries removed and have found now on estrogen that I'm constipated

Title: Re: Bowel problems
Post by: CLKD on September 10, 2019, 10:45:44 AM

HORMONES! I used to get 'the runs' 10 mins. B4 a bleed began even if a period wasn't due.  Couldn't travel at that time of the month  :-\.

I would also be 'constipated' in the week prior to a period.  And feel really queasy  >:(