kittenlover
10-05-2004, 06:28 PM
Hi, I'm 47 and think I'm having my first annoying symptom.
Acid indigestion type of thing....it's freaking me out.
I've lurked on this board before and notice that some of you have had this symtpom...
(I'm just freaking because it can also be a symptom of ovarian cancer; I've got a gyn appointment in november...till then..aaaaaaaacccckkkkk).
I'm a worrier and just wondered how long this tummy thing can last for those who have had it.
I love this board...I"m so glad I found it and I just wanted to say "thank you" for all of you who have shared your information.
:)
Acid indigestion type of thing....it's freaking me out.
I've lurked on this board before and notice that some of you have had this symtpom...
(I'm just freaking because it can also be a symptom of ovarian cancer; I've got a gyn appointment in november...till then..aaaaaaaacccckkkkk).
I'm a worrier and just wondered how long this tummy thing can last for those who have had it.
I love this board...I"m so glad I found it and I just wanted to say "thank you" for all of you who have shared your information.
:)
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molly123
10-05-2004, 07:43 PM
Now, don't go and start imagining things and worrying yourself to the point where you make your stomach all upset! Anxiety causes indigestion type thing too! :eek: I know, I have done that to myself. There are several ladies on this board who have acid reflux thing and irritable bowel...I am sure they will be posting a response to you.
In the meantime, rest assure that you are fine!!! Have you taken any of the OTC indigestion meds? How long have you felt this way?
molly
In the meantime, rest assure that you are fine!!! Have you taken any of the OTC indigestion meds? How long have you felt this way?
molly
redherring
10-05-2004, 08:40 PM
I have an acid stomach! Anything I eat, I mean anything turns to acid. I never used to be like this until 3 years ago. I think this is all part of meno.
kittenlover
10-05-2004, 08:51 PM
Thank you for responding :)
It's been about 3 weeks of this, which is very unusual for me.
This and acne seem to be my biggest complaints.
Oh the joys of being a female ;)
It's been about 3 weeks of this, which is very unusual for me.
This and acne seem to be my biggest complaints.
Oh the joys of being a female ;)
twanger
10-05-2004, 09:41 PM
I know how you feel. When I started meno my indigestion became much worse and you are in the age range for peri. I started taking Nexium several years ago and even with the medicine there are times when I can't get any relief. I am like you and immediately thought of ovarian cancer because the indigestion ( burping, acid feeling, tightness of chest, gas, bloating) was going on so long and I was even taking medicine to prevent it. The last time I had this ( have had it several times) it took 6 weeks to clear up. I tried everything. Eliminated everything from my diet. I just got used to it and read lots of other postings and slowly (very) it went away. That was the third long period of indigestion since this whole thing started. Hope this helps.
missy52
10-21-2004, 05:29 AM
I agree with Molly don't start worrying about something like that until you hear it from your doctor. I have acid reflex and Have to be on Nexium.
1awesomegranny
10-21-2004, 10:00 AM
Hey Kittenlover...
Welcome to the group!!! :) I've had GERD, reflux, heartburn, acid, whatever name you can call it for almost 10 years. Like Redherring, sometimes everything I eat turns to acid and messes with my system. I also have IBS and that flares up when I least expect it to. At the beginning I thought I was having a heart attack the pain was so bad from the reflux, and I too have had thoughts of ovarian cancer, but had an ultrasound to rule that out (although all that did was make the insurance companies put riders on my health insurance for no coverage on those parts...ugh thats another story)
Sometimes drugs help it, sometimes they don't, it seems like my body is gonna do what it wants regardless of how I treat it. Hormones....what a mess! I finally just got used to it too like Twanger, but that doesn't necessarily make it any less miserable, just tolerable and not so mentally upsetting. Mine is so bad somedays, medication or not that the acid actually makes it semi-painful to even go to the bathroom; feels like its burning through my intestines. It does get better and less frequent (it has for me anyway), but its still around more than I'd like.
Try not to worry, talk to your doctor and ask for medication and watch your diet for a while to see if there may be a trigger food or foods. I'd bet that focusing on it as you have been because its a new symptom is making it worse, and remember, a very small percentage of women have ovarian cancer, but TONS of us have a plethora of gastro problems.
I hope your day is better :)
Conni
Welcome to the group!!! :) I've had GERD, reflux, heartburn, acid, whatever name you can call it for almost 10 years. Like Redherring, sometimes everything I eat turns to acid and messes with my system. I also have IBS and that flares up when I least expect it to. At the beginning I thought I was having a heart attack the pain was so bad from the reflux, and I too have had thoughts of ovarian cancer, but had an ultrasound to rule that out (although all that did was make the insurance companies put riders on my health insurance for no coverage on those parts...ugh thats another story)
Sometimes drugs help it, sometimes they don't, it seems like my body is gonna do what it wants regardless of how I treat it. Hormones....what a mess! I finally just got used to it too like Twanger, but that doesn't necessarily make it any less miserable, just tolerable and not so mentally upsetting. Mine is so bad somedays, medication or not that the acid actually makes it semi-painful to even go to the bathroom; feels like its burning through my intestines. It does get better and less frequent (it has for me anyway), but its still around more than I'd like.
Try not to worry, talk to your doctor and ask for medication and watch your diet for a while to see if there may be a trigger food or foods. I'd bet that focusing on it as you have been because its a new symptom is making it worse, and remember, a very small percentage of women have ovarian cancer, but TONS of us have a plethora of gastro problems.
I hope your day is better :)
Conni
kittenlover
11-02-2004, 10:27 AM
Thank you again everyone for your kind words.
I made an appointment for Nov. 4th right after I posted my message.....wouldn't you know, it stopped right after I hung up :rolleyes:
Haven't had the problem since, but may as well keep the appointment.
I'm a nervous wreck...I HAAATE going...haven't gone in 2 years so it's just as well to get it over with.
Thank you again everyone!
Will keep you posted.
I made an appointment for Nov. 4th right after I posted my message.....wouldn't you know, it stopped right after I hung up :rolleyes:
Haven't had the problem since, but may as well keep the appointment.
I'm a nervous wreck...I HAAATE going...haven't gone in 2 years so it's just as well to get it over with.
Thank you again everyone!
Will keep you posted.