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Weeloz

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Hrt and reflux acid
« on: September 04, 2022, 10:11:54 PM »
Hi has anyone else suffered from acid reflux since being on hrt, I have had it for a few weeks and it's driving me insane



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Emm225

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Re: Hrt and reflux acid
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2022, 07:02:32 AM »
I had it more before I went on it...never had it in my life until meno/peri meno.  Sorry...not much help I know
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ange63

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Re: Hrt and reflux acid
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2022, 08:47:45 AM »
I'm same has Emm225 - not on HRT after second failed attempt.   Meno brought on the acid reflux and GERD for me.... nightmare. 
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Taz2

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Re: Hrt and reflux acid
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2022, 09:15:16 AM »
Mine wasn't HRT related but I ignored it and ended up with an ulcerated oesophagus so my advice is to get it checked out. Any change in digestive symptoms lasting more than a few weeks should be investigated really just to rule out any serious problem. Tomatoes always upset mine and chocolate and wine and all the nice things  ;D
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JoJo42

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Re: Hrt and reflux acid
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2022, 09:19:20 AM »
Same as Emm and ange63 for me too - peri brought on the acid reflux.
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Taz2

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« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2022, 09:30:46 AM »
This gives a good explanation of what happens to our acid level during perimenopause. https://agutsymenopause.com/resources/acid-reflux-and-menopause https://agutsymenopause.com/resources/acid-reflux-and-menopause

Taz x
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ange63

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Re: Hrt and reflux acid
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2022, 09:56:20 AM »
Hi Taz 2, I had all the scans, cameras and blood tests and all were normal.    I'm not sure I have the full blown GERD but do mostly follow low alkaline diet but still have bit of chocolate now and then.   Cannot take the PPI meds as they make me really unwell with severe reactions and control it with diet and Gaviscon.    Also, counter intuitatively, I read about drink fresh lemon juice diluted in cooled boiled water after a meal - did it and it reduces/neutrialises the acid....
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Weeloz

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Re: Hrt and reflux acid
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2022, 11:34:36 AM »
I'm on lansoprazol and peptact liquid from the doctor I'm just trying to work out why/when I started getting it
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sheila99

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Re: Hrt and reflux acid
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2022, 12:09:54 PM »
Are you taking any hrt orally?
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Weeloz

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Re: Hrt and reflux acid
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2022, 12:23:00 PM »
Sheila99 I am on patches and Ovestin that's it so non orally
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Taz2

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Re: Hrt and reflux acid
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2022, 12:48:13 PM »
Quote from: Weeloz on September 05, 2022, 11:34:36 AM
I'm on lansoprazol and peptact liquid from the doctor I'm just trying to work out why/when I started getting it

Have you been given an endoscopy to check for hiatus hernia or ulceration?

Taz
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Weeloz

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« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2022, 11:13:21 PM »
Taz 2 not yet I have to finish the course of meds first and if they don't help I have to get a endoscopy
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Taz2

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« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2022, 11:31:07 PM »
That's good to hear. Hopefully the medication will work for you.

Taz x
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