Yes, jammy, I have lots of stomach discomfort also. And my anxiety is through the roof! I don't take any prescribed meds, I only take a vitamin and fish oil w/omega 3's, plus drink a little soy milk everyday. I am a mess, I get heartburn a lot, dizziness, back pain, knees hurt, periods messed up, vaginal dryness, you name it, I have it! Lol! Plus diabetes runs in my family, so I have to watch that too! Does that make you feel not so alone? Lol......but seriously, I do understand what you are going through.Oh and I have a husband always harping on me to get a job, so that only adds to the anxiety and stress!

I find that cutting down/avoiding wheat and sugar really help. I have had bloating for years. I notice a big difference when I eat right.

I've had digestive discomfort for years now, feeling bloated, having back pain, heartburn, severe migrains and really bad anxiety. I also lose my temper very quickly, and I've become a stranger to myself!

Hotmom, you give good advice, worth trying out. But unfortunately I've developed a craving for sweet stuff lately! Just like a child!

Growing older is not an easy challenge.

Hi
with regards to digestive problems, have you considered fasting? Intermittent fasting can really help by allowing the stomach to truly empty before the next intake of food. Try allowing 4-5 hours between meals.

I don't eat breakfast, it means from dinner the night before, I then wait until lunch next day. I drink plenty of water or decaff tea in the meantime. My digestive problems have gone completely. The stomach needs time to detox and re-balance, digestion takes a lot of energy and time. So a rest is beneficial. I hope that helps.

yes I understand completelyI've had digestive problems flare up now that I've startedperi menopause.I also have anxiety. I wake up feeling like the adrenaline is already pumping before I'm even out of bed.the thing doctor oz spoke of is called Rescue Remedy.I use it all the time it's my constant companion. It seems to help me calm down. But honestlyI need something more at times. Going to the acupuncturists tomorrow and having a massage later this week. Kind of spoiling myself to try to heal.

This is one symptom I haven't had.. but who know, I might before its all over. I wish you a good day!

This was one of my 1st symptoms. I can not eat the things I used to and those that I still can eat I can't eat as much of. I used to be able to eat 3 cookies at a time but now I've had to cut down to 1 and then maybe an hour or two later have another. I can't eat hotdogs or hamburgers either. They really mess my stomach up. I've switched all my meats to turkey, just better for the whole family anyway.

I've never had reflux or much indigestion but get a good bit of it now. Not always but if I eat too much at one time I do.

The only back pain I have is to the right of my left shoulder blade. It feels like someone is stabbing me with a hot poker. lol I've gotten used to that one but sometimes it makes it hard for me to sleep.

Anxiety is through the roof a lot of the times like Mybabies04. I often find myself saying, " I don't know how much more I can take of this". And I don't ,but I hang in there. Funny thing is I used to be such a carefree, not worry about anything type person and now every little thing that happens, health wise, to me freaks me out.
I've become a bit too paranoid for my liking. I'm guessing this will all pass because on my good days I do feel like my own self but unfortunately those days are few and far between.

I'm not on any meds so I can't help you there with any suggestions.
As you move along you'll figure out one way or another what works for you. I'm sure others will be of better help but know that you are in no way alone. None of your symptoms sound unreasonable for what your going through. Hang in there.

Take Care, Donna

Yes! I had this when I was pregnant, terrible acid reflux. And now that I am in perimenopause it's back.
It was to the point that the doc prescribed meds (tecta) and I took that for about a year but don't want to stay on that indefinitely and without it the symptoms were back within a day. So I started researching what else I could, something more natural.
I found what works for me:
Ocean's Alive- Marine Phytoplankton which I purchase from the Upaya Naturals website. I take 4 drops a day.
The other thing I take is one pill of Astaxanthin a day. I purchase the Astaxanthin from Dr. Mercola's website.
Once I started taking this combination, about 3 days later I noticed my acid reflux became manageable. As in I only have to take a tums at night now when I go to bed and that's it!
Both supplements are not the cheapest however they last a very long time. And better than prescription meds!

My weak stomach got weaker and I had bloating and nausea. The doctor put me on Elavil 20mg.(low dose anti-depressant) and I was much better. My sister went on Motilium, which helped her. Hope this helps. isabelle1954