Stomach problems, sick feeling, hungry but not?

NathanJ · Newbie Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 1

My stomach has ALWAYS been very sensitive for as long as I can remember. When I was 16-17, I wasn't getting very much sleep and I would go to sleep and wake up at odd hours. During that point in time I would have bad diareha and it would get worse if I drank coffee/black tea/soda/etc.

Well, I'm 19 now and my sleeping schedule got a bit better around 18. I did notice that a lot of the problems went away when I corrected my sleeping. But just recently it's sort-of flared back up. But now it's a little different, I feel nauseated and despite the fact that I may not have eaten for hours - I'm not hungry because the thought of food makes me MORE sick feeling. And trying to eat really doesn't help too much, it does help a little, but a very little.

Now, I did start a new job begining of October and I would definetly say the stress levels have risen. I work as a PC Technician and dealing with customers is tough. Well, some. Also, my diet has been very sub-par. Lacking meats, fruits, and veggies I think. However, I believe I'm getting enough dairy, starches, and water. I've also cut-back on my soda and sugar intake just recently. (Probably around the same time I started my new job.)

Any tips/ideas/anything? I don't have insurance, so a doctor is out of the question.

Oh, also, I've noticed that burping makes me feel quite a bit better - but only for a very short time. (Minute or two)

linapina · Newbie Joined: 27 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

you might want to use some over the counter acid reducer. I think acid causes air in the stomach... (you said it makes you feel better when you burp) If it's acid, you could also try to lift the head side of your bed a little. And do some yoga to reduce stress.

Stomach problems, sick feeling, hungry but not?

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