Hello all, it has been a very long time since I posted like several years. Right now I'm experiencing stomach problems, it started on Saturday morning (4-13) I had the typical stomach bug. Throwing up in the middle of night and having stomach cramps, I'm a teacher with young kids and the stomach bug is going around. I ate very little on Saturday mainly toast and chicken noodle soup, on Sunday I ate dry cereal a little Pretzels, and some white rice. I haven't thrown up since the middle of the night on Saturday and had only few times of diarrhea. Right now my stomach feels full and empty like it feels like a constant pain. I don't know if I'm not getting enough food or not drinking enough water or what, but when I lay down on my back for a while I feel the pain more. Back story I'm 35 with no gallbladder and take 40 grams of omeprazole for acid reflux every day. I need to know if this stomach emptiness is common and will go away once I start eating more food or what. Obviously I'm writing this because of the severe health anxiety I have l, does anyone have any comments about what I'm going through?
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I went through the same thing in February. I followed the.BRAT Diet, which is bananas, rice applesauce, and toast. Stay away from whole wheat foods for now. But the main thing is to stay hydrated. It did take time for my stomach to settle down. Are you on the omeprazole on a permanent basis? I always understood that it’s only a temporary medication. I took it for gastritis for a couple of weeks. But you can discuss that with your doctor.
Your stomach might feel full because of bloating and inflammation due to the stomach virus. Some things that helped me were warm, herbal tea. Ginger and peppermint. tea is known for helping with stomach issues. I added a little honey. I also used a warm heating pad on my stomach area. But like I said, stay hydrated. If it doesn’t go away soon talk with your doctor, but mine did take a couple of weeks. I really hope you feel better soon.
Your stomach might feel full because of bloating and inflammation due to the stomach virus. Some things that helped me were warm, herbal tea. Ginger and peppermint. tea is known for helping with stomach issues. I added a little honey. I also used a warm heating pad on my stomach area. But like I said, stay hydrated. If it doesn’t go away soon talk with your doctor, but mine did take a couple of weeks. I really hope you feel better soon.
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I wish I'd never taken Omeprazole, and just modified my diet earlier @Amanda Which is what I did eventually. I never eat fast food and hardly ever friend food now and I don't have reflux. I get sick if I eat certain totally artificial things, the candy 'Skittles' for example; that's on my mind because an infant teacher told me yesterday that's what the school district uses to reward the kindergarten kids, they pick a color....! I don't think sugar and artificial additives are a good idea for little ones. Well they make me sick anyway, though my vomit is as their advertising says: colors of the rainbow 
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Look for your reflux triggers. Being overweight puts pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (stomach valve) if I put weight on it comes back, also some of my posture situations, lying down immediately after eating for example.
I think a lot of Americans take it long term @Sloth54 and for me I have a rare diabetic foot disorder where the bone cycle is disrupted, in my case I think PPIs are contraindicated (research is ongoing) I have found good honey to be stomach soothing on the whole, sometimes I put crushed garlic and honey in boiling water, I did it initially for my throat (I'm always singing and talking and need my voice strong) but noticed it also helped my stomach. Sliced ginger in boiling water left for a couple of hours, I chill it, is good too. Some of my friends do 'intermittent fasting' but I haven't worked that out yet with the diabetes but I think resting the digestive system overnight is a good idea. I remember my grandmother, born in 1896, used to pronounce it break fast...
Hope you feel better soon @Amanda
vomitLook for your reflux triggers. Being overweight puts pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (stomach valve) if I put weight on it comes back, also some of my posture situations, lying down immediately after eating for example.
I think a lot of Americans take it long term @Sloth54 and for me I have a rare diabetic foot disorder where the bone cycle is disrupted, in my case I think PPIs are contraindicated (research is ongoing) I have found good honey to be stomach soothing on the whole, sometimes I put crushed garlic and honey in boiling water, I did it initially for my throat (I'm always singing and talking and need my voice strong) but noticed it also helped my stomach. Sliced ginger in boiling water left for a couple of hours, I chill it, is good too. Some of my friends do 'intermittent fasting' but I haven't worked that out yet with the diabetes but I think resting the digestive system overnight is a good idea. I remember my grandmother, born in 1896, used to pronounce it break fast...
Hope you feel better soon @Amanda
Thank you, I've been on omeprazole for a few years now on and off. I've been drinking a lot of water today.
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It's not advised to take it long term except under the advice of a doctor, yeah. It is sometimes recommended by doctors to take it regularly, as mine did. I take 20mg Omeprazole every morning, as my doc suggested. I used to take prescription Pantoprazole 40mg for a couple years. We tried taking me off of it, and I did good for a while but then the regular reflux returned. For me, lifestyle and dietary changes didn't help.
Same, my doctor told me take it. I was off then my reflux came back now I'm back on it. I eat pretty healthy I don't eat fried food or that much of spice, but this stomach virus is no joke lol.
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Yeah I understand completely. I quit smoking over two years ago, I eat fish almost daily, rarely eat fried/spicy/greasy foods, drink plenty of water, exercise ... Still have reflux. Sometimes just drinking water will trigger it for me.
What you're going through sounds a lot like any time I have a stomach bug. It takes several days for me to fully recover. I would assume what you're feeling is normal, based on my own experiences. But obviously if you think something is really wrong don't hesitate to see your doctor.
I hope you feel well soon.
If it’s a virus, you should be ok in another few days. Some stomach viruses last up to a week. My daughter just went thru this.
if it doesn’t go away in a week, it might be gastritis or something. Lots of advice on the web about what you should eat with gastritis. Good luck!
if it doesn’t go away in a week, it might be gastritis or something. Lots of advice on the web about what you should eat with gastritis. Good luck!