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dolly66701
dolly66701

i am 60 yrs old and going thru menopause for 10 plus years and fighting terrible stomach issues, gas, acid reflux, stomach hurting. Had colonoscopy and endoscopy in June of 2021. colonoscopy good and i have gastritis. I take protonix. Doesnt seem to help much. The anxiety gets bad at times and I get pretty depressed because i dont feel. Any other women suffering like this? Please help!!!

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  • hopeforever
    hopeforever dolly66701

    Posted

    so sorry your going through Dolly. Currently i am going through stomach issues such as bloat , constipation, and stomach pains. Also a little nausea. I find that these symptoms come on during my monthly cycle which i am currently on, then will leave a week after my cycle ends. I ve learned over the yrs to deal with the rubbish of it all and ride through it. Some months are better than others i must admit. Try drinking ginger tea and take a good probiotic. Stay away from sugar and processed foods. And most of all know that you are not alone. We are all in the same boat ⛵ God bless 🙏

    • dolly66701
      dolly66701 hopeforever

      Posted

      thank you for responding back. I havent had a period since i was 33. I had a partial hysterectomy, i have my ovaries. i get feeling depressed because I struggle with this almost daily. I was on an anti depresent for almost a year and then realized it wasnt doing a thing so went off gradually. The PA i see just wants to put me on more pills so i get pretty frustrated

  • terri19547
    terri19547 dolly66701

    Posted

    Hi Dolly, sorry to hear you're struggling. I decided to stop eating gluten, which helped my tummy symptoms a lot. I also find milk chocolate gives me awful acid reflux. I went to a local Meno clinic recently to get a well women check and my folic acid was low (probably due to giving up gluten) and my vit D was very low. My Meno nurse prescribed a multi vit which just contains, Vit D, B12, Magnesium and a probiotic for my gut. I also take a separate folic acid vit too. I've been on them for nearly 2 months and I do feel better. B12 does help with anxiety.

    Do you keep a food diary, to see if anything inparticular triggers it for you? Try and avoid stress, be kind to yourself and take time out. I think we all feel guilty for taking a break and we shouldn't!

    Sending hugs. 🤗

  • beth58277
    beth58277 dolly66701

    Posted

    Try chamomile tea. My daughter has gerd,nausea, and bloating from her scoliosis. She says the tea really helps. Plus it's also calming. Try it at night.

  • kim93615
    kim93615 dolly66701

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    hi, dolly

    I am 52 year old I am going through postmenopausal. my symptoms is hell my symptoms I have lower left side stomach issues like gurgling I stay with gas on that side like it's trap gas. I am getting shortness of the breath, can't sleep all feeling anxious losing weight

    I hate itI I hate it i hate it. I don't what to do. I talk about postmenopausal to everybody I wish it would leave us alone.

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