Feel hungover without drinking and a host of other problems

[Sarah26]

Hello, I'm writing for my husband who is 36. He has been 'ill' for about 2 and a half years now and the doctors haven't been much help. His main problems are with his stomach, eating causes nausea and stomach pains mainly in the upper quadrant, sometimes lower. Sometimes he feels sick before he's even finished his meal. He's had a CBC done and also been checked for H. Pylori, all clear. The GP hasn't been interested in sending for more tests, just writes a prescription for Zantac. If his only problem was his stomach, I wouldn't be that concerned, but he also suffers from joint pain, muscle pain, extreme fatigue, blurred vision, headaches, occasional pins and needles and 'burning', and the oddest symptom to me is that he wakes up in the mornings feeling hungover even though he's not had a drink. I keep thinking it's a food sensitivity, as he feels the worst after eating. I've researched the hangover bit myself and the only thing I found that was medical related was gut fermentation caused by overgrowth of yeast in the gut.ALL of his symptoms match. I was wondering what other people thought or if anyone had any other suggestions. He has yet another Dr Appt in a few days and this time I want him to be armed with some info, because the GP's around here try to fob you off as much as possible. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Cheers!

[sticole]

I feel for your husband as I too suffer most of the same symptoms and have been for over 6 years. I've tried so many things and am trying to stay persistent with doctors because they all say I am fine and learn to live with it. I recently started acupuncture and an allergy program called naet and it seems to be helping little by little. Its worth checking out if you are open to alternative methods. One thing I've learned from my acupuncturist though is that we are often told we have an abundance of digestive acid but that more often than not it is the opposite. We just happen to feel the burn because of where its sitting. I've been drinking a shot of braggs apple cider vinegar with each meal (not snack) and its made a huge difference in my gastro problems.it takes the pains away and helps digest things faster. Its not tasty but it makes me feel so much better when I eat now. I never go out without it anymore even to restaurants. There are other benefits I hear from it with inflammation and arthritis pains that may even help you more. Good luck with your journey. I hope you find answers very soon. You are not alone

[Chromie21]

I know this is late, but I hope you are feeling better, I also wonder if you've been tested for candida overgrowth? I am suffering from all of these symptoms and have for years. I am in the process of some unconventional testing. I am waiting for my candida test to come back. I sure feel it will be positive. I don't care for this kind of quality of life. I really hope you are much much better! take care!

[Chromie21]

I know this is late, but I hope you are feeling better, I also wonder if you've been tested for candida overgrowth? I am suffering from all of these symptoms and have for years. I am in the process of some unconventional testing. I am waiting for my candida test to come back. I sure feel it will be positive. I don't care for this kind of quality of life. I really hope you are much much better! take care!

[jska]

ME TOO! I am 39, eat well, drink plenty of water, (occassionaly with some electrolytes) and consume ZERO alcohol... and I wake up at least once a week feeling half-drunk and grossly hungover!! I call these my "toxic" days. I often get it a day after lots of sweating (a hike, or just working hard) so have assumed it is related to water intake. But I am really stumped, because I am a water-drinker! This has been happening off and on for years, but seems to be getting more pronounced. I am seeing my doc next week, and eventually plan on getting a naturopath involved if I don't start feeling better. It totally *****- my sympathies to all you guys- I will post any helpful info!

[tmarie0414]

Lastly.........I failed to mention that the main foods causing my symptoms are wheat sugar and dairy. A few others ...strawberries broccoli and yellow #5. Things that I never would of guessed. When I now cheat on my diet a year ago on. April 30th.... I will experience a slight hungover feeling and or migraine and or neck pain all over again. The mds had no clue and dont really get it. Who knew. It was as simple as fixing my diet???

[tmarie0414]

To add a few more things.  I did get every test done.....lyme...celiec...food allergies and environmental....etc.  All were negative! Until I found this nutritionist who specializes in testing and treating food sensitivities.... I finally was able to live again. I am 34 and have two small children. I owed this to my family as well as myself to try anything. The test was very expensive now covered by insurance.  Go to www.gourmetrd.com i wish u all luck