Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: 20032003 on July 06, 2015, 06:30:37 AM
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The last couple of months my periods seem to be more their usual self again. I also seem to have more PMS symptoms (heavy boobs, bloating, skin break outs, etc) again. And I am SO gassy (and stinky)... This is pretty common in peri though, isn't it?
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I am definately more gassy. Oh the joys of being a woman :)
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Oh, yes... If there was a way to hook me up, we could probably power the whole house... ;)
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I'm jet propelled these days lol
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Yep! So is hubby. Maybe we should start a gas band. Do you think it would catch on? ;D
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I should definitely start taking probiotics again. I run out, and then I forget to buy...
I seem to get supergassy the closer I get to my period (about a week away now)....
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I took SYMPRVOVE for 3 months and have to say almost eliminated that problem, will see what happens now that i have stopped, :)
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I have just watched my daughter make her lunch. A big bowl of rice with a large can of mixed beans in spicy sauce.
If I ate any more than a spoonful I would be able to float :o
Honeybun
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Same here ladies - it's surprising what triggers it these days. I used to be able to eat anything - nowadays everything seems to make me jet-propelled!
Galadriel x
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I went through a period of toxic wind. Very unpleasant and socially unacceptable! I looked up FODMAPS and cut out a load of foods as I was so desperate. The toxic fumes disappeared and I have been able to reintroduce some of the foods. I avoid cauliflower, broccoli and limit pulses. Hope this helps.
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I think at least part of my problem is WHEN I eat. My appetite is pretty small during the day, but from dinnertime and onwards I crave EVERYTHING! So between 5 and 10 pm I do a big chunk of my eating. Probably not the best...?
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Me too. I avoid bread, unless it's gluten free. Also, the less I eat the less I f***!!
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I have started cutting out lactose as much I can. It seems to help me a bit.
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Haha, this too is affecting me in peri. When the bloat sets in, I know what is set to follow...
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I have started cutting out lactose as much I can. It seems to help me a bit.
Are you cutting out all dairy or just milk?
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I'm using lactosefree products instead of regular cream, milk, sour cream etc. I eat sorbet instead of icecream.
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ok, that's fine for me as I like rice milk. But what about things like Flora, butter, cheese, yoghurt? Do you substitute for them too?
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Are there substitutes :-\
I find that when I sit around for a long while i.e. when we visit relatives who don't go for walks, my gut bloats badly leading to requiring a warm bath in order to relax …….. :-X
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ok, that's fine for me as I like rice milk. But what about things like Flora, butter, cheese, yoghurt? Do you substitute for them too?
I probably should. Milkfree margarine is widely available. Hard cheeses contain no lactose so they are ok. Yoghurt I don't eat that often, but I can find lactosefree yoghurt too. I'm kn Sweden but I suppose you can find that kn most places? If you don't go completely milkfree, but just want to stay away frlm lactose, it's quite easy....
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I sound like a machine gun most of the time! I'm definitely the best 'farter' in my house!
I've tried changing my diet but it always comes back with a vengeance, I just can't put my finger on the cause. Although it is a side effect of HRT, I get it just as bad on the days I don't use my utrogestan as on the days I do. Could definitely do with a release valve as it can often be uncomfortable xXx
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I have to eat dairy/lactose free due to intolerance. Not much difference TBH. Can still end up jet propelled.
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Shellb - I'm not on HRT so things might be different but I have definitely noticed an improvement in the last few weeks since I've been taking a probiotic. I started taking it after a bout of either an IBS flare up or a tummy bug (DD had a sickness bug around the same time). It seems to have regulated things for me which is a first! And I'm not as gassy either, which is another first!! I've probably just jinxed it now and I'll be back to gaseous maximus next week! ;D
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Can you name the probiotic please? I'll try anything, though it's worrying that CG avoids gluten and lactose but still has problems :(
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I've just farted my way round Lidl. ;D
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Mrs Mopp
Look at symprove, its the only probiotic or is it a pre biotic ? that is proven to get thru to bowels, its cheaper on Amazon,
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Has anyone actually used symprove. It's a drink ? And if so how much do you need and what is the average cost ?
Honeybun
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It is a 500ml bottle which is 8 days worth at just over £21 so quite expensive.
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Can I join your Super Gassy Club please. I really don't know what has happened to my bowels lately, it's as if I have eaten a Christmas dinner every day......
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Yes just like that but I haven't honestly!!