Acid Indigestion - Menopause Message Board

mj1967 · 12-27-2005, 05:27 PM

For about 6 weeks I have been suffering with very bad acid indigestion. I know this is a symptom of perimenopause but this is really starting to get me down. I am taking Prilosic at the moment but they dont work the way they should because of the hormonal imbalance. Anyone else dealing with this? I guess I just need to know I am not alone. Thanks.

Hopefully · 12-27-2005, 07:57 PM

You are not alone. Since starting perimenopause I've had periods of dealing with mild to severe reflux. I've found relief by taking Nexxum as needed...which has only been a couple times this year. Also changing my diet helps tremendously with eliminating that choking, burning, reflux affect. I've noticed that carbohydrates will trigger my symptoms.

As I type this email I'm experiencing reflux flare up which stems from the carbs & fried foods that I've eaten today. Ughhhhhh! I won't do this tomorrow

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I C Hot · 12-27-2005, 08:40 PM

Hi,
You are not alone. I have been dealing with this off and on for a couple years now. I have tried to change my diet. Like Hopefully, carbohydrates seem to be one trigger food. For me it seems the best thing is taking a digestive enzyme that has Glutamic Acid HCI in it. Also you can try DGL Licorice chewable, it helps to line your stomach. Hope this helps.

Julie

Hopefully · 12-28-2005, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by I C Hot

Hi,
You are not alone. I have been dealing with this off and on for a couple years now. I have tried to change my diet. Like Hopefully, carbohydrates seem to be one trigger food. For me it seems the best thing is taking a digestive enzyme that has Glutamic Acid HCI in it. Also you can try DGL Licorice chewable, it helps to line your stomach. Hope this helps.

Julie

Julie, I also take a digestive aide which does helps tremendously

. I will check into the licorice chewables. Where do you purchase the licorice?

I C Hot · 12-28-2005, 07:07 PM

Hi Hopefully, I bought mine at the local health food store. But you can get it at vitacost.com, the one I got doesn't taste really great but it's ok, but i've heard that some are terrible.
Julie