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Digestive issues during peri

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sharcerv52408
sharcerv52408

Has anyone developed digestive issues once they hit the big 4-0? I turned 40 in January and I just had a c-section a year ago when I delivered my daughter. I have been having indigestion/heartburn issues during my cycle and alternate between runny BM's to constipation during my cycle. Never had these issues in my earlier menstrual years and certainly not before the c-section. I know I am in perimenopause because of the other symptoms that I experience which include: dizziness, irregular cycle, heart palpitations, anxiety, weakness, depression, tired muscles, weight fluctuations, etc. Has anyone had some of these issues at or around the time they hit 40?

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  • Blessed_Mimi
    Blessed_Mimi sharcerv52408

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    Hi Sharcerv52408

    Yes you are not alone here in the Peri- world ! I had my last baby at age 34 and he was huge for me to deliver. Im 105lb small frame and only 5'2 and he was 8lbs10oz. I felt I was dying during birth when they all jumped on me to get him out. I was told not to have any after my first 3 and eneded up with 2 more 15 years later. I believe the stress of the pregnancy threw my hormones out of wack 2 years after the birth.

    I kept going to the doctor for all kinds of bowel problems. I called mine dairy attacks. I become extremely allergic to any dairy products to the point they would make my heart palpitate and almost pass out on the toilet. I would get really hot and sweaty until it all passed from my system.

    I then started the irregular cycles every other month. Heavy one month then light and crampy my next. All the other symptoms fell into line years later. Now that Im associating everything with Peri and talk to alot of ladies on this forum it gives me peace of mind, Im not the only alien on this planet like my family thinks that I am lol.

    I will be 43 in Septmeber... so ya starting Peri at 40 isnt unusual for some woman.

    The dizziness and anxiety are the worse part of it all. Brace yourself for the roller coaster...and get plenty of sleep with that baby. I take maca when I feel really nervous before anxiety kicks in. Im trying B-6 and B complex hoping this helps my dizziness and moods. I also take chia seeds and chasteberry for a progesterone affect and flaxseed for a natural estrogen. It took me 2 years to balance them to know which month I need one or the other the most. Test things out... everyones body is different. Never take too much as you can ad more if you cant feel a difference. Ive learnt the best through trial and error. Good luck to you !

    Have a blessed day biggrin

     

    • sharcerv52408
      sharcerv52408 Blessed_Mimi

      Posted

      Thank you so much for sharing. It is comforting to know that I am not alone. God blessyou!
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay sharcerv52408

      Posted

      i just googled digestive probs and menopause..

      and they recommend this .. a pre biotic not pro biotic.. ummmm

      may give this a try... 

      Prebiotic for good gut bacteria

      Concentrated whey rich in L+ lactic acid

      Molkosan® is one of Alfred Vogel’s original remedies. Made from whey obtained from organic milk, Molkosan® is rich in a substance known as L+ lactic acid which is now known to support the growth of good gut bacteria. In this way, it acts as a prebiotic.

      Jay xxx 

    • jayneejay
      jayneejay sharcerv52408

      Posted

      Probiotics are good too for digestive probs, i use to take them from holland and barrett but living in spain cant get them now... they have drink version here ... yak...

      but i am glad we spoke about this as i think I will get pro biotics again may help this little problem, not sure about that Molkosan 😏 never heard of pre biotics..... just spotted it on a website about peri / meno digestive probs...

      but Probiotics are good... Jay xx 

    • klvb1162
      klvb1162 sharcerv52408

      Posted

      Prebiotics include: Endive, Fresh Dandelion Greens, Radicchio and Garlic.

       

  • Tracky
    Tracky sharcerv52408

    Posted

    Yes to digestive issues I have pain under my left armpit worse when I eat and been told that's indigestion.  I've just had a bout of vertigo and that was horrible, I was in a right mess kept crying and do get stressed very easily, tightness between shoukder blades, sore neck, achy muscles, struggle staying asleep, palpitations, anxiety....etc etc I had my LO in my forties and was fine before that but am perimenopause as asked to be tested. Periods still regular though. 
    • sharcerv52408
      sharcerv52408 Tracky

      Posted

      yes I get pain under my left breast they also told me it was in digestion. they recommended prilosec but I take zantac instead. I also suffer from loss of appetite during that time of the month  sometimes.
  • NonnieDD
    NonnieDD sharcerv52408

    Posted

    Hi, I turned 40 almost a year ago and suddenly all that peri stuff hit me like a sledgehammer and nobody could tell me what was going on. That is why I am glad that I came across peri boards like this one because even my docter had no idea what is wrong with me. They just told me I am to young to be in perimenopause.    I have all the same symptoms as you but now that I know what is the cause I can handle it better.
  • NonnieDD
    NonnieDD sharcerv52408

    Posted

    Hi, I turned 40 almost a year ago and suddenly all that peri stuff hit me like a sledgehammer and nobody could tell me what was going on. That is why I am glad that I came across peri boards like this one because even my docter had no idea what is wrong with me. They just told me I am to young to be in perimenopause.    I have all the same symptoms as you but now that I know what is the cause I can handle it better.
    • Tracky
      Tracky NonnieDD

      Posted

      What's interesting is my doctor told me the majority of women start the menopause symptoms from about the ages of 38 with it peaking at 46-47 then lasting for 5 years. Therefore lots of women could be suffering and not realising it's the starting of the menopause!
    • sharcerv52408
      sharcerv52408 Tracky

      Posted

      That is so true. For a while I didn't realize it was my horomones causing a lot of these problems. Another annoying issue is that I sometimes feel pelvic pressure that radiates into my upper thighs and my legs feel like logs around that time of the month. A lot of the time these doctors don't have a clue ESPECIALLY if it is a male doctor. That is why I have a female GP and a female OB/GYN. They can relate for the most part.
    • sharcerv52408
      sharcerv52408 NonnieDD

      Posted

      Yeah it is really comforting to know that we have company. It doesn't make the symptoms go away but it does make it bearable.
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay NonnieDD

      Posted

      Hi Nonnie

      the hormones start changing mid thirties, i was 40 - 41 when mine started i am just 50 now, my mum was age 42 and sailed through hers all done by age 44... but me 9 to 10 years ... sometimes think Doctors are just stupid..

      😳 jay xx

    • Tracky
      Tracky sharcerv52408

      Posted

      I see male and female doctors and its a bit like hard work sometimes :-( 
    • vicky77852
      vicky77852 Tracky

      Posted

      I agree Tracky! The nonsense about too young makes me real angry! There are ladies who start their meno at their 20s!

      I had a female gyn who was too arrogant and let me without any help.

      I changed her and my male gyn, about 50 years old, seems to be well informed and helpful. He said that I have an early meno at 40 and that I cannot handle my symptoms without any help and he immediately putted me on hrt. He said that hrt is safer at young ages and I can stay on it for life if my health is ok and have no contradictions. 

    • metamorphed
      metamorphed vicky77852

      Posted

      Hi Vicky,  just wondering how do you feel on hrt? you didnt say how long you are taking it.  
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