horrible empty feeling in tummy

faithstar · January 27, 2011

I know for a fact this is not hunger, as it happens even when I have eaten and feel full. I get this awful empty, rumbling tummy and it travels up to my throat and I feel sick. My brain tries to tell me I'm hungry, I better eat but I know it's probably acid reflux or heartburn as it's after I eat mostly and can last all day. I take my acid reduction tablets twice a day and my gallbladder is fine...it's just annoying as it keeps me up at night. Before the surgery the same thing kept me up at night and I always thought it was hunger...now I know, it's not authentic hunger...I can feel very full after a meal and have this sensation. weird.

Tiffykins · January 27, 2011

Which acid reducer are you on? If you aren't on a PPI, and just a h2 blocker this could be the issue. If you aren't taking the PPI on an empty stomach, it's decreasing the efficacy.

If you're on a PPI, you might need a different one.

I had the same exact issue.

faithstar · January 27, 2011

I'm on something called fast tab but I don't regulate when I take it. I don't think I always take it on an empty stomach and sometimes I take it right before food so I'm not sure if it will be as effective that way. Will make sure I take it on an empty stomach next time. I haven't got it every day but last night I had cramps due to pms and it made it so bad.