Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Jellyb on September 03, 2021, 12:32:55 PM
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Hi
Anyone had anything similar?
I'm having problems when swallowing water - food is fine, tea is fine but water is not. I'm currently only drinking room temperature water.
Just after I swallow, I feel a dull pain to the right of my breastbone, just above my boob.
I've tried Rennie and yesterday got some acid reflux tablets from the pharmacy. I have bronchiectasis, which can sometimes cause acid reflux. But I don't think that's it as the rest of my chest/stomach is not hurting.
This came on suddenly on Tuesday. If it's not gone by Monday I think I'll call the GP but wondered if anyone else has had this.
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It obviously isn't going to be anything serious as you are eating and drinking tea without problems.
It may be that the water is too cold which sets up a reaction. Stop drinking it as an experiment?
We should get enough fluids from a balanced diet : fresh fruit, veg., soup, tea/coffee : "Rennies" helps my indigestion when necessary in the day, I also have 'omeprazolol' at night.
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Certain bottled waters high in mineral content give me heartburn. Usually the more expensive ones.