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AlisonLouise

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digestive system troubles
« on: September 25, 2020, 10:35:34 AM »

Hey all,
Joined this group a few years ago but this is my first post.
I am hoping to find some answers as to why I am experiencing chest/stomach problems.
My doctor has ruled out the obvious things and we are now suspecting it is menopause related.
I have only recently started on HRT (oestrogel). I had no HRT for 3 years as I didn't feel I needed it.
Do any of you experience burning and discomfort in your stomach,sternum and chest area?
if so how have you best found to deal with it?
Feel like I am going round the bend at times with it.
Omeprazol does little to help.
Thank you.
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CLKD

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Re: digestive system troubles
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2020, 11:22:17 AM »

 :welcomemm:

As oestrogen levels drop muscles may become lax = aches and pains.  Hiatus hernia is common and it sounds as though you are suffering reflux/indigestion. 

I found initially 'Rennies' or Milk of Magnesia was enough but the irritating cough is eased by Omeprazalol.  What dose are you swallowing and when?
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AlisonLouise

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Re: digestive system troubles
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2020, 11:39:41 AM »

Hi

I was taking 1 omeprazole each morning along with my BP tablet and statin.
It has been upped to 2 each morning now.
The symptoms have been worse this week than ever.
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CLKD

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Re: digestive system troubles
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2020, 12:00:43 PM »

It might be bounce back reflux.   Have you considered taking it over-night - perhaps 3 tablets are too much for the gullet to cope with. 
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AlisonLouise

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Re: digestive system troubles
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2020, 04:01:05 PM »

I haven't actually. I've always just taken them in the morning. I'll try that. Ty
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CLKD

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Re: digestive system troubles
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2020, 04:16:35 PM »

I'm going to have to find another PPI as omeprazalol isn't helping that irritating cough  >:(.  I may try Gaviscon .........
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