IBS flare up

[foursimplewords]

I get an upset stomach with my period and its pretty bad today (cheers, suspected endo). Any advice? i've had some peppermint tea, a hot water bottle, and I'm trying to drink water. I've had something to eat too.

could it be the mefenamic acid?

[Lovisa]

Mefenamic acid can give you a upset stomach. Have you tried taking peppermint oil capsules? I take them to reduce stomach pain and bloating they seem to help they also give you minty burps 0_0

[foursimplewords in reply to Lovisa]

thank you I will avoid the mefenamic acid tomorrow!

[Fabbird in reply to foursimplewords]

Hi, just wanted to be sure you are aware that you’ll needs to avoid all NSAIDs for a bit as they all have this side effect. Here’s a list

nhs.uk/conditions/nsaids/

[Hidden in reply to Lovisa]

The minty burps! I thought it was just me! I couldn't figured out why every breath was feeling cold and it tasted like I'd ate a mint a few hours ago. Apparently they're not meant to dissolve in your stomach so you're not meant to take them with food, or something like that? x

[Lovisa in reply to Hidden]

Might explain that then lol Shall avoid food with them tomorrow and see if that stops it.

[Hormone-hell]

Did you take your mefenamic acid with a big meal? I found that If i take it without enough food it gave me a bad stomach.

I also take a mild probiotic near my period to help with stomach issues : )