Peppermint Capsules
#324313 - 02/07/08 06:45 PM
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Laurastr1
Reged: 12/24/07
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Loc: Chicago
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I just tried the peppermint capsules for the 1st time. I swallowed it with a small amount of cool water as instructed. I now have a cool feeling up my throat into my mouth, like I can taste the peppermint. Is this to be expected?
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Laura
DX IBS 12/07
Following IBS Diet with Weight Watchers
Also GERD
Former cast iron stomach
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I get that reaction too sometimes and it's harmless. If you take it on an empty stomach with very little water the feeling should subside. I always notice the "cool" sensation if I eat about 20-30 minutes after taking the caps or have a lot to drink after taking the caps. As long as it doesn't cause heartburn I actually like the sensation!
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I think it just means the enteric coating dissovled before reaching your intestine. It's not technically supposed to happen, but it does. When I was trying the peppermint caps, it happened to me about 50% of the time. I discontinued them after a couple of weeks though because they made me feel funny - they made my insides feel like they were disconnected from my body - almost numb. It was the EXACT same feeling I got from the antispasmodic the dr prescribed to me back when I was first diagnosed with IBS. It actually made my anxiety worse so I stopped taking those, too. 
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IBS-A since age 12, and fructose sensitive; with the exception of my pregnancy, have been following Heather's diet since Nov. 19, 2007.
Taking 12g of Acacia per day. Relatively stable since March 2008!
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I agree with tovabela, I like the mint sensation, too! I feel like I've been eating mints, lol  ! It shouldn't be uncomfortable, though. If the caps give you heartburn I would probably discontinue them.
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IBS-C, bloating, cramps
pregnant
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The whole point of enteric coated tabs is that they DON'T repeat on you. If they do, they are faulty. Ask for a refund or replacement.
I get heartburn.
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