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Post by Robyn on Sept 7, 2012 5:21:00 GMT
One of our members has a problem with this, so hopefully someone will be able to offer some helpful advice.
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Post by Gelis on Sept 7, 2012 6:33:32 GMT
I haven't developed any real intolerances, but I'm beginning to wonder whether cutting down on the carbs will be good - both for weight loss, and to stop feeling bloated. I bake my own bread/biscuits etc, so I know what is in everything - ie no preservatives or added chemicals of any kind, but I've noticed that sometimes eating bread or biscuits causes indigestion and or/wind.
Too much coffee also gives me acid indigestion, which is a b*****r, as I'm a caffeine addict, and the coffee here in Greece is wonderful!
Gxx
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Post by Robyn on Sept 7, 2012 7:16:42 GMT
I'm not really intolerant of any foods, but I do notice that if I have any high carb foods I will get heart palpitations for a couple of hours afterwards. So it's a good incentive to keep away from all those high carb (and yummy) goodies...lol...
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Post by gobe on Sept 7, 2012 9:25:30 GMT
I started to notice I was becoming intolerant to certain foods when I was in peri menopause. I kept getting bouts of irritable bowel and was back and forth to the doc having to hand in stool samples but nothing much was showing so it was put down to irritable bowel. In Scotland people over 50 also get regular bowel screening kits sent to us through the post. I wonder if other countries do this?
I have noticed that stress alone can cause me to have a flare up of my IBS but over the years I have learned to avoid certain foods. I can't drink orange juice, red wine, fizzy drinks or a lot of coffee. I also avoid wholemeal bread and very hot spicy foods. I can handle my own curry but if I eat a take out curry I can guarantee I will be rushing to the loo about a couple of hours after.
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Post by stumpy on Sept 7, 2012 16:37:47 GMT
I am not happy that chocolate upsets me now  Gives me palps & heartburn. Stumpy xx |
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Sept 7, 2012 20:02:47 GMT
Stumpy
Okay you can improve things by buying some Zantac and when you allow yourself chocolate take two tablets about an hour before indulging and do not eat it too late in the evening.
Jacks
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Post by lilangel1 on Sept 8, 2012 5:15:48 GMT
Yes stumpy I too have to avoid chocolate Have been tested for wheat and gluten intolerences but all negative. The specialist I saw told me most women develop sensitivities in perimenopause just to different degrees which also accentuates other issues like IBS. I have found through trial and error to avoid most wheat so i bake my own spelt bread, hardly ever have chocolate any more, can eat dairy but not cream. Have found through keeping a food diary what sets me off and it might be a day or two after eating the culprit. So if i eat say bread and pasta over a couple of days it accentuates anxiety, palpitations, IBS or other menopausal issues. Basically the less processed food the better which I suppose is a good thing and its definitely worth it to feel slightly normal ... I do miss the chocolate though ... |
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Post by stumpy on Sept 8, 2012 8:12:56 GMT
Seems to be the things that are nicest we cant have Thanks Jacks will try that later. oooo not had chocolate for weeks!! Stumpy xx |
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Sept 8, 2012 12:33:22 GMT
Stumpy
Just use this methd as an occasional treat - basically the digestive system is loaded with estradiol receptors - when estrogen drops hell can break loose. However if a woman just uses progesterone alone acid reflux can develop due to too much relaxing of the oesophagus.
One thing tip I had from a world expert in Gastroenterology was a tablespoon of bran mixed with tepid water - this is first class for rfelieving bloat provided you are okay with bran.
Be wary of peppermint remedies if you are inclined to reflux as it can aggravate it.
Jacks
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