If most food gives me stomach aches, should I just not eat?

Question

I've always had some stomach problems, but a lot of times it was due to being nervous, especially when I was younger and didn't really know better. As I got older, I know how to not get nervous. I can't wake up and then go somewhere like an hour or half an hour later, because I need a lot of time to just get ready and get settled, or else I might get a stomach ache. I'm afraid to eat sometimes, because I'm afraid that if I go somewhere, I'll get a stomach ache, which are really bad. Getting nervous because I'm afraid I might get a stomach ache makes me get one because of the nervousness. I know that it's sometimes due to nervousness because if I distract myself, it goes away. I get them if I'm going somewhere where there will be a lot of people.

A lot of food has been giving me stomach aches lately, such as chocolate, candy, soda, eggs, cheese, cookies, certain mictures of foods, and other things. Things that are okay to eat are stuff like rice, fruit, vegetables, chicken, and things like that.

Now, I even get a nauseous stomach ache feeling. I once just saw a person that makes me feel uneasy, and I felt like I wanted to puke. Sometimes when I'm in the middle of eatng, I just want to puke when I think about things. Only like, 'clean', 'pure' foods are okay. I don't know what that means exactly.

Answer 1

i use to be like that when i was in high school. if i even looked at a pop tart before school i would be in the bath room.stay away from sugar and dairy. those use to really set me off.  just try eating bland foods. have dry toast for breakfast, have a plain sandwich at lunch,  rice or pasta for dinner. eventually your pain at everything should go away. if it gets too bad see a doctor, because what you are talking about can also be symptoms of i.b.s.  

Answer 2

Have you seen a doctor? Because you should not have to feel this way. Go to a doctor and make sure there is nothing physically wrong that is causing you to feel sick or nauseous. Then if nothing is wrong you can deal with your fear or nervousness. Sounds almost like your making yourself ill worrying. I'd see a doctor just to be on the safe side and tell him what you are going thru

Answer 3

DR.

Answer 4

There are people who have allergies to the pesticides and even added hormones in foods, as well as preservatives and additives used to increase shelf life and flavor. Because you can eat rice, fruit, veggies, and chicken, it sounds like this may be the case for you.

To address your concerns:

1. Tell a doctor. No need to be embarrassed, they see far worse. If you're embarrassed to be touched because you think you're fat or something, don't be. They're there to focus on the problem, not your appearance. I remember my doctor saying, "Women always say, 'Sorry, I forgot to shave' when I look at their legs, and I always laugh because I don't care about the hair, I'm not looking at the hair, I'm trying to figure out what the problem is." If you're just worried about being touched, explain to the doctor and try to come to a compromise. Remember, they're germaphobes, so if you are, you're safe...they take precautions!

2. If you're worried about finding a situation where you can't eat and don't know if it's better to eat something that will make your stomach upset VS not eating, get around this by carrying snacks in your purse/pocket. I do this because I like to watch my diet, and if I can't get something healthy, I'll eat a protein bar from my purse. I would recommend these, because they are organic, tasty, widely available in many stores, and very cheap (especially at Target and Wal-Mart): Odwalla, Kashi, and Clif bars are all fabulous and come in many flavors. Clif makes food/energy bars, sweet bars, granola bars, Luna bars, shot bloks (electrolyte replenishers), protein bars, and even kids bars (good for fewer calories if you're watching those).  

Answer 5

Going without food is not the answer.  Your stomach ache is just a side effect of the real problem, which is your phobia to being around people.  I assure you there is nothing you can tell your doctor that she hasn't already heard.  She has devoted her life to helping people and she'll understand how hard it is for you. This can be corrected so you don't go through life with an upset stomach or afraid to eat. You sound relatively young and have a full life ahead of you.  Please let her help you.

Answer 6

Have you seen a doctor? If not go see one and see if ur stomach aches are treatable.

Answer 7

I have the same exact problem as you and I've been searching all over the internet trying to find anybody who has the same symptoms. Like you I've always had stomach problems. And whenever I get very nervous and anxious my stomach gets upset and I have to use the bathroom. Its keeping me from going to the dentist and getting some dental work done because I get so nervous.

I have not yet found out what to do about the nervousness and resulting upset stomach but something food-wise that has worked for me is going on a gluten-free diet. Ever since May when I first went on it a lot of the symptoms have gone away (within a week!). You may have celiac disease like I do. Do some research and try a gluten free diet.

As far as the nervousness, if you ever find out whats causing it and find some medicine or anything that helps PLEASE email me and tell me ok?

Answer 8

Oh yeah.... GREAT IDEA! Just don't eat, then you'll be better off.

NOTT. r u nuts? Try organic foods, and tofu. Tofu tastes like whatever it's in, and all it is is soy. Good luck!