IBS worse before periods ? - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Message Board

Meliouma · 04-25-2003, 12:29 PM

Hi everyone
I was just wondering if some women with IBS experience worsening of their symptoms just before their periods ?
I have noticed that about a week before every period time , i get so much bloating , horrible heartburn, ...etc and all the medicines become useless!

Sarah68 · 04-25-2003, 02:56 PM

IBS will become worse before periods because it is to do with what is known as the progesterone effect. Before a period the level of progesterone rises to allow you to have a period and progesterone also has an effect on the smooth muscle lining of the gut, which makes your stomach a whole lot worse.

Why not try all the natural remedies such as acupuncture or homeopathy. They are great for things like this and they do work.

Meliouma · 04-26-2003, 12:30 PM

Sarah thanks for your reply
I always thought that the progesterone level falls before periods, but didn't know it had a link with the lining of the gut ! that explaines the change in the symptoms whether it is a fall or a rise.
I have read in some posts about camomille tea and tried it , it helped a bit.
I will consider homeopathy and see if it helps.
Thanks again