Digestive issues during peri

Yes sharcerv52408,

I have been having digestive problems for one year now. I am lactose intolerant and even now, when I drink water, I get the incomfortablitiy and gases. I am 49 years old and had hystrectomy seven years ago though I still have my ovaries. For the past one year apart from the digestive problems, for which I have been given nexium, my body feels upside down as soon as I stress. As I write now, I am having serious breast tenderness, stomach and lower abdominal cramps, hip pains on and off so is back pains sometimes. I don't know how to even describe what is happening to me. Sometimes I feel this lump underneath my right breast as if it's moving down my right hip and am told it's gas. I have had all the tests under the moon from labs, to ultrasound, to endoscopy, x-rays, mri etc. etc. Palpitations on and off for which I have also been given medication. The worst of all this is, I cannot sleep. Have not slept by myself in almost one year so you can imagine what am going through. My husband understands so does my GP and people around me. I have to get someone to do stuff for me cos sometimes, I cannot even get out of bed, it's like your are always fatigued. Anxiety, depression, weight fluctutaitons, palpitations, breast tenderness you name it. Just want you to know you are not in this state alone. We shall all surely cross it when the time is up. Good luck and stay blessed.

I gave the B6 another go, thrid time in a month, and still I found it made my anxiety worse.  I tried coming off the mirtazapine and using the magnesium oil spray to help with sleep, just used 6 sprays at night, I feel relaxed after using it and fall asleep no problem with it, but was finding I felt even more depressed and anxious the next day.  Looking back over the last 3 months, it was while using magnesium that the worst of my symptoms kicked off, however this could all be coincidence.  For now I am back on the mirtazapine and diazepam, not something I am happy about as would rather go natural, but it's the only way I seem to be coping without anxiety, panic and depression taking over.  I couldn't get out of bed on Monday, so frustrating.  Seems natural things seem to have opposite effect on me  I have the digestive issues to, taking omeprozole for it, touch wood that's not been too bad at the moment.  The worst is this inner shaking, like I have swallowed a vibrator on high speed, I was blaming the mirt for that, but I don't know.  It's horrible feeling this way,  Meant to be off to Blackpool in 2 weeks, but looking that will be a no no xx

You are definitely not alone with the tummy trouble. I have had issues all along, but they only maginified since I have entered peri, but it is not unusual for issues to get worse or crop up for the first time.

I have had issues with loose stools, constipation, cramping after I ate, you name it! Of course, no tests show anything. Since I began eating Greek yogurt with the lacto bacillius cultures, my problems have lessened to almost nothing! I eat some several times a week, if not everyday. Plus, they have calcium, which we need. Milk products used to really hurt me, but with the yogurt, not so much. My dr. was all about me eating it, too, so I got a green light there! It costs a bit more than regular yogurt, but if it keeps me feeling better without pharmaceuticals, them I'm all for it! I love Oikos brand (not gritty and tastes great!!) , but there are lots of them out there. Hang in there! This blog has been a godsend to me. I couldn't believe how many women all over the world know exactly what I am talking about!! Halleujah!! I'm not crazy after all.

Best to you~

What I can think is that your symptoms are quite like mine. I am a 38 year old male. I have frequent acid reflux with hyperacidity as well. Have frequent burps and urgency to go to the restroom frequ3ntly. It can either be constipation or diarrhea. I also had symptoms of lightheadedness, dizziness, and feelings of drunkeness, when I do not even drink alcohol. I believe that you might be suffering from ibs which is irritable bowel syndrome caused by food allergies from common allergens like gluten, soy, dairy products. It can also be caused by small intestinal bacterial overgrowth know as SIBO. I have been getting treatment from ibs treatment centers here in usa. There are only two centers. One is in Seattle , Washington. The other is in Santa Monica, California. People from all over the nation fly here to get treatment if they can afford it. Maybe you might have some centers in your country. I know that they are very good in Taking care of the problem. You can google it to get the information. I hope this can help you and get you completely better. Hope u feel better soon.

I have been experiencing those exact symptoms

I have been experiencing those exact symptoms