See All
Preferences
My Communities
My Discussions
My Email Digests
Announcements
WebMD Privacy Policy Changes Coming -- Please Read!
What's Happening Now
Take the Poll
Poll Results
-
not sure what this is used for. Sorry!0% (0)
-
not sure what this is used for. Sorry!0% (0)
Please be persistent and ask for a second opinion, you deserve to feel good.
Have you kept a food and symptom journal? It may be helpful in determining what is going on. Here are a couple of examples -
Food & Symptom Journal
Food Diary & Food Allergy Trigger Journal
Hope you find answers soon,
ElizabethView Thread
Next thing he wants to try if this doesn't work is cutting out dairy. That's gonna hurt, because I like a lot of creamy and cheesy foods, but at the very least I figure cutting down on those can't hurt. My symptoms don't completely line up with lactose intolerance, but there is some overlap.
As for the headaches... sometimes I will get them after eating when my stomach is full. I think they're a result of excess gas in my system, which means I could get them when I'm hungry and I'm all hollow down there, OR when I'm full and my body's working overtime trying to digest everything. Like you, I can get that sensation of hunger even when I'm full and it's because having all that gas moving around in there is very close to the "tummy rumbling" feeling I normally associate with hunger. It's a very cruel illusion.
Try eating more moderate-size meals/snacks throughout the day (just spread out what you'd normally eat over a longer period of time so that the portions at any given time are smaller) and see if that changes at all.
I know what it's like to have people misunderstand or make fun of this condition. Especially because I need to lose weight and it's been hard to do so. "What's the big deal?", most people think. "Just have more self-control and don't eat. How hard is that?" See, I could do that if all that happened was I'd feel hungry. It's when it causes the headaches and robs me of my sleep that I feel like, at least to some small degree, I have no choice but to give in to the hunger or otherwise be punished for it.View Thread
Take the Poll
http://exchanges.webmd.com/ibs-support-group/groupstory/12865804View Thread
Overall, the most common cause is thought to be diabetes. Some other causes are suggested to be surgery on the stomach or vagus nerve, viral infections, anorexia nervosa/bulimia, sometimes GERD, muscle disorders like amyloidosis and scleroderma, and central nervous system problems like Parkinson's.
Many people also have what is called idiopathic gastroparesis - the cause is unknown. .View Thread
1) If I eat breakfast in the morning and have a busy day and dont get to eat lunch until late afternoon I feel incredibly nauseous and my body quickly begins to shut down. It happens so fast and I get really tired and cant talk very much and its hard to keep my eyes open. Last time this happened, when I had a few bites of chicken it was like I had come to life again and felt 100 times better
2) Sometimes during when I eat and also after I feel really sick and feel like I'm going to throw up. I will cough a lot really hard and then my body feels like it wants to throw up but I never do. Then I feel really sick for a while and have to sit until I feel better. I eat small portions and feel that I am fairly healthy. This happens more often when I eat out then when I am at home but happens at both locations.
Any advice? Thanks
View Thread
I know what you're going through...I'm going through the same problems with my 15 year old son, soon to be 16 years old.
We are both frustrated with the situation and don't know what to do!!! All we WANT & NEED are answers!!!
Taken him to see his pediatrician, referred to a psychologist and 2 psychiatrist who all told us the SAME thing...he's LAZY, he'll grow out of it, monitor his bathroom usage, give him a big glass of water wait 30 minutes and send him to the bathroom...the list goes on and on. WAIT SHOULD I SAW EXCUSES...NOTHING HAS WORKED!!!
I am at a lost for words and hate to see my son suffer, being hard on himself when he has an accident and just seeing his self esteem so low. Just hope and pray that an answer can be found and my son can be a NORMAL boy like all other boys his age.View Thread
I myself along with my younger sister spent a good portion of our childhood suffering with the foul egg smelling burps vomiting and diarrhea. We were always told we had a stomach flu. My sister and I had more stomach flus than we thought was normal. Typically 3 or 4 times a year average. My daughter who is now 11 has been suffering with the same symptoms since about 5 years old. We have seen Gastro specialist, had an Upper GI and have seen an allergist. Noone can explain. I dont have any answers for you but we have found that not eating after 5 or six or eating smaller meals more often helps. Also red meat seems to trigger it but not all the time. So good luck to you and your daughter.View Thread
In spite of everything I take & do, I still get constipated, usually small ball like stools, altho sometimes I have regular ones. The problem is this: Usually after a BM, I get totally EXHAUSTED. I can't think straight, focus, concentrate, or accomplish Anything. At that point, if I lie down for 1-3 hours, I wake up feeling more normal & then I'm able to carry on as usual again. Then I do have the ability to plan, focus, do what I need to do.
Does anyone else get this extreme lack of energy?? I wonder what causes it. My Dr didn't really have any suggestions.View Thread
This is not an unusual question, while searching WebMD I found a couple of resources that discuss color -
The Truth About Poop
Stool Color and Texture Changes
Does intestinal bleeding change stool color?
Since this has been going on for a few months please contact your doctor to have this evaluated.
Did you change your diet prior to this happening?
Keep us posted and let us know what is causing your color change,
ElizabethView Thread
This is an old post but did you find a way to get any better?
Thanks,
JohnView Thread
See Related Digestive Disorders Communities
Women's Health Newsletter
Find out what women really need.
Helpful Tips
- possible cause
- Peptic Ulcer question. Please help.
- Probiotics and IBS, but what about fresh fruit and veggies?
Helpful Resources
Related News
Related Drug Reviews
- Drug Name User Reviews
Report Problems to the
Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
For more information, visit the American Gastroenterological Association website
Other Digestive Disorders Information
More Related Communities
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatments or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource, but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
©2005-2012 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.

