Feeling so nauseous during peri, is this common?

[OhLaurie]

I do have a history of IBS and digestive issues but since hitting peri (I’m 51) I have been experiencing not only an exacerbation of my digestive issues but awful nausea, akin to morning sickness.

I still have a regular cycle and find it’s much worse during mid cycle. Weirdly, I also smell cigarette smoke during this time too.

No one (GP or gastroenterologist) seems to be able to help me on this one. I follow a low fodmap diet, avoid dairy and wheat/gluten. I only drink water or ginger drink. I exercise, have a low bmi etc.

What can I do to end this miserable queasiness? Is this a peri thing, is it common?

Just seen this thread, and YES, same here. I'm suddenly really queasy much of the time. No real answers, but I wanted to let you know you not alone.

GivePeasADance really sorry you are suffering with this too. It genuinely drives me insane. Sitting here now feeling very queasy, seems to be worse mid cycle too.

I get this too! And the random smoke smell. My sense of smell is so sensitive at the moment as well.

I also have IBS though doing follow any specific diet, just avoid my triggers. My nausea seems worse just before my period though.

I had this and it went on for ages. I bought some travel sickness pills from Boots and they really helped. I was struggling to work and was getting a bit desperate.

Yep, get nauseous around my cycle 😞

The over sensitivity to smells is also driving me insane to the point that I’ve just purchased some essential oil nasal diffusers to try to help.

endofthelinefinally I’ve had a few people suggest travel sickness tablets or even antihistamines. May have to get some to try.

Oh my gosh me too! I’ve even done several pregnancy tests just to make sure because it’s so similar to early morning sickness ( before the HG kicks in). I also have terrible insomnia just like in pregnancy too. Feeling rubbish most of the time

For natural remedies, avoid alcohol and caffeine. Also, hydrate yourself to keep your cool.

I do all of that and sadly still suffer.
Last time I consumed coffee and alcohol was 20 years ago. I only ever drink water and lots of it.

have you considered other natural treatments such as acupuncture and Tai Chi?

I'm on Evorel 75 after having a hysterectomy done in 2023.Im having mild headaches and gaining a lot of weight around my belly. Anyone in this situation??Need some advice please

I feel sick as a pike for the 5 days before my period and during it. It's is grim.

Yes I get this, very same as morning sickness around the time my period is due. Very unpleasant.

Mid cycle is worst for me too. Sometimes I'd swear I'm pregnant- sore boobs, nausea, food cravings but I'm definitely not. Hate peri so much.

Oh this is good. I have this too. I have posted a thread about unexplained weight loss this week,but the taste in my mouth and general nausea / no appetite is playing into it.

@OhLaurie did you ever get any relief from this?

I often feel nauseous like morning sickness. I also have been hosting Spanish students and can smell cigarette smoke in their room but they deny smoking adamently. When you smell the cigarettes smoke is it like a hallucination? I know this sounds weird, but they seem so certain they haven't been smoking, but I am just as certain I can smell smoke. I had no idea smelling cigarette smoke was a peri symptom! Feeling like I'm going crazy!