So, I went on holiday to Florida at the end of June this year, (I've been to America almost every year on holiday since I was born) however when I was there this year, I simply could not eat an entire meal, I couldn't even make a dent in the amount of food I was given which was rather unusual for me as in the past I have always cleared my plate, especially the tasty cuisine of the USA.
The second week I was there, I suffered from terrible diarrhoea, stomach cramps and I vomited a few times too. (I missed the 4th of July because of it, which I was really gutted about.)
Anyway, I got better, came home to Scotland, however my appetite has not changed and if anything, has gotten worse. I still haven't been able to finish a meal, and the portion sizes I have been made or given have definitely been significantly smaller yet I still am unable to make a dent in the meal. This concerned me at first but now it has gotten to the stage where every single time I eat anything, even if it is something small like toast, I feel terribly sick. I have even made myself physically sick just to get rid of the feeling.
I'm not anorexic or bulimic however I have lost weight due to whatever the hell is wrong with me and last night while I was trying to get to sleep, I was absolutely starving and my stomach was growling but I still managed to fall asleep because I would rather deal with the pain of being hungry than the pain I am experiencing from consuming any sort of food. So my question is, is this normal, which I am certain it is not, and do any of you lovely people have any suggestions in order to help me? I'm really worried about my health.
Thanks x
The second week I was there, I suffered from terrible diarrhoea, stomach cramps and I vomited a few times too. (I missed the 4th of July because of it, which I was really gutted about.)
Anyway, I got better, came home to Scotland, however my appetite has not changed and if anything, has gotten worse. I still haven't been able to finish a meal, and the portion sizes I have been made or given have definitely been significantly smaller yet I still am unable to make a dent in the meal. This concerned me at first but now it has gotten to the stage where every single time I eat anything, even if it is something small like toast, I feel terribly sick. I have even made myself physically sick just to get rid of the feeling.
I'm not anorexic or bulimic however I have lost weight due to whatever the hell is wrong with me and last night while I was trying to get to sleep, I was absolutely starving and my stomach was growling but I still managed to fall asleep because I would rather deal with the pain of being hungry than the pain I am experiencing from consuming any sort of food. So my question is, is this normal, which I am certain it is not, and do any of you lovely people have any suggestions in order to help me? I'm really worried about my health.
Thanks x
However my sister had a very similiar problem with a much different cause. She caught a nasty bug that paralyzed the muscles in her digestive system.
And a friend of mine who had similar symptoms discovered she had contracted a parasite.
Either way, a doctor will help you figure out how to eat again. In the meantime, try protein drinks. Also, quinoa became my best friend.
Good luck, I hope you feel better soon.
Ps. Yay for fellow Scots <3