Empty stomach pain - General Health Message Board

Katheeg · 07-13-2005, 10:33 AM

I have an uncomfortable gnawing sensation (not really a pain) when my stomach gets empty. I don't feel sick, just a gnawing sensation. It is fine after I eat, but I think I digest food quickly & within an hr. this comes back. It sometimes gets to the point where I will eat anything to get rid of it. Even a cracker or 2 helps. It is a scary feeling. This has been going on for about 6 months. Does anyone know what could be causing this?

dgrams2000 · 07-13-2005, 11:56 AM

I just posted something similar

http://www.healthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=303733

Mine started after taking asprin for a few days.
Im pretty sure it has something to do with the pills, because
one other time last year I was on asprin/Excedrin for a few days for
something and I had this same feeling afterwards....

Sunlover · 07-14-2005, 05:23 AM

That's a very common symptom of an ulcer - I'd get checked out, they are very easily cured these days.

Marie55 · 07-14-2005, 01:23 PM

Acid reflux is most likely the problem. Try taking something to reduce the acid and see if that helps.

Gaylord67 · 08-25-2005, 09:49 AM

Sounds like my problem too. I get a gnawing feeling too and usually a big chicken sandwich from Sonic fixes it. Sometimes bananas help my gnawing? (Or make them worst one whch is always the case with me & bananas?)..I know I read coconut juice is good for gastroitis? But have yet to try it. If you find out your problem maybe I'll know mine too...