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Upset stomach and migraines all the time, what is it from?

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LeftieOwens
LeftieOwens

Just about anything I eat that is not nuts, bread, or fresh fruit/veggies, gives me a splitting headache and a stomach ache just a few hours after eating. If I can't pinpoint the food and continue eating it for a few days, the symptoms worsen into a migraine and diarrhea. This started over 6 months ago. I don't have good doctor access, but when I did see a doctor, he told me it was probably the preservatives and to eat more fresh foods. The problem is, fresh foods are expensive. I live with my parents and they can't afford to buy too many fresh foods. Most of my died is prepackaged, canned, and/or frozen foods. Part of the oddness to it, is that it hurts more is I stay still. If I rock back and forth or move around, the pain lessens by a lot. Does anybody know what this could be or what's causing it?

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  • ptolemy
    ptolemy LeftieOwens

    Posted

    You could have IBS. Can you add things like porridge which is cheap and look for mis-shape veg and fruit? Try and get a list of things that you can eat. I think there is a way of trying different things day to day so you can work out what upsets you and what doesn't. Look on the internet. 

    • LeftieOwens
      LeftieOwens ptolemy

      Posted

      I briefly read about IBS, and that sounds for the most part like what I am experiencing. I have not tried porridge, but I will now. Most of our local food markets so not serve misshapen foods, and are all marked by weight and/or quantity rather. I will also try making a list, thank you.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy LeftieOwens

      Posted

      What about local street markets? Also sale items near their sell by dates. Join an allotment group? 
    • LeftieOwens
      LeftieOwens ptolemy

      Posted

      We don't have those where I live. I'm going to try eating porridge and see if that sits well with me and making a list. Thank you for your help

  • clivealive
    clivealive LeftieOwens

    Posted

    If you don't eat red meats, fish, seafoods, eggs, poultry and dairy products you could well be Vitamin B12 Deficient or even Vitamin D Deficient.

    Have you been to a doctor to have blood tests taken?

    • LeftieOwens
      LeftieOwens clivealive

      Posted

      I have had bloodwork done, but for something unrelated. The tests came back normal, but I don't know if they only tested it for that specific problem. I don't eat any of those things very much, actually, except for poultry. I have not been to a doctor, but I am not in the position to go currently.

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