Thanks all for the replies, seems to be something that does come with age, though obviously not to everyone.Genevieve you are right, I should see the GP as I have also noticed some hoarseness and a feeling of a small lump in my throat.Jingle I have the same theory about the squashed middle! It's why it happens when you are pregnant isn't it?So, I have resolved to lose some weight this year, and hopefully will feel better for it.Rennies do work well, and I usually need a couple during the night [always worse then.]Not sure about the Andrews Liver Salts Grannyknot I remember that tasting horrible [and I am a wimp.]So, all in all , I should see the GP, and if I don't need any medication then it will be down to diet I suppose.Alchohol is the worst culprit, especially sherry or wine or G and T. Christmas cake/pudding as well, very indigestible, but even a piece of choc sometimes sets it off. I have read that peppermint, far from helping, is often a problem! So I will throw out my Twinings peppermint tea [thought it might help.]
The other thing ladies, and this may well prove an interesting talking point......
tight clothes are a no-no ditto tight bra's [or even ANY bra's] tights, belts etc.Well, personally I have never worn tight clothes, but bra's, well it's so hard to find anything comfy, and even if you wear the pull on kind, they can bite into you [especially after a meal.] Sometimes it's great to get home and fling off the underwear ,sadly not for the reasons we did when younger!