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I've been eating pretty unhealthy food for the past few weeks, and now feel bloated and vaguely nauseated after every meal. And I'm now obsessed with sugar and simple carbohydrates, and I'm constantly thinking about what unhealthy food I can eat next. I have found that a short (18-24 hr) period of fasting is an excellent remedy for when this happens to me. Unfortunately my stomach hates me and punishes me when I try to do this. [more inside]
posted by Vatnesine on Oct 4, 2023 - 8 answers

I’ve always had a sensitive stomach but recently it’s gotten a lot worse. Basically looking for some feedback and / or inspirational tales of gastritis that went away :’( [more inside]
posted by stoneandstar on May 29, 2022 - 6 answers

I have IBS and my stomach often makes embarrassing noises. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for how to stop/hide the embarrassing noises? [more inside]
posted by NoneOfTheAbove on Oct 18, 2018 - 17 answers

I'd like your thoughts on/experiences with gut microbiome testing. More inside. [more inside]
posted by WalkerWestridge on Jul 17, 2017 - 8 answers

YANMD. I take a certain daily medication and am questioning its digestion (TMI within). [more inside]
posted by floweredfish on Sep 4, 2013 - 8 answers

I have been having major stomach issues that I need to solve. Really uncomfortable bloating and belching minutes after eating, nausea, cramps, etc. I'm getting checked out by a doctor, but I suspect it is my old friend IBS coming back after a 6+ year absence. I NEED to get this under control and back to rights ASAP but so far nothing is working. HELP! [more inside]
posted by PuppetMcSockerson on Jun 17, 2013 - 27 answers

Is "hypochlorhydria" (low stomach acid) a scientifically sound problem or some natural-health quackery? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 23, 2013 - 5 answers

How do I deal with a IBS flare-up? (kind of gross) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 29, 2009 - 19 answers