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My stomach never feel full it hurts I had hiv for 30 SOMETHING YEARS NOW ONCE I EAT MORE FOOD TO FILL MY STOMACH UP THE PAIN THE NAUSEA GOES

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Mobile, AL
April 18
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A myHIVteam Member

That sounds really uncomfortable. The fact that the pain and nausea get better after you eat could point to something like stomach acid irritation, ulcers, or gastritis, which can happen for a lot of reasons, including meds or long-term stress on the stomach.

If you haven’t already, it might be worth asking your doctor about things like GERD, ulcers, or H. pylori. Also checking if any of your medications could be contributing.

In the meantime, smaller meals more often instead of letting your stomach get empty might help, and avoiding things like caffeine, alcohol, and spicy or acidic foods.

Definitely something to get checked though, especially if it’s been ongoing.

April 24
A myHIVteam Member

You are right I need to eat small meals but it has to be the right food I used to eat lots of meats lots not good THANKS

April 25
myHIVteam

How can you manage ongoing stomach pain and nausea with HIV?

It sounds like you're experiencing persistent stomach discomfort that temporarily improves when you eat. This pattern of digestive issues can be frustrating, especially after living with HIV for so long.

Digestive problems like nausea and stomach pain can have Show Full Answer

How can you manage ongoing stomach pain and nausea with HIV?

It sounds like you're experiencing persistent stomach discomfort that temporarily improves when you eat. This pattern of digestive issues can be frustrating, especially after living with HIV for so long.

Digestive problems like nausea and stomach pain can have several causes when you're living with HIV:

- HIV itself can affect your digestive system
- Opportunistic infections may be involved
- HIV medications can cause gastrointestinal side effects
- Ongoing gut inflammation is another possible contributor

Since you've noticed that eating more food temporarily relieves the pain and nausea, this is important information to share with your doctor. They can help determine what's causing these symptoms and whether it's related to your HIV, medications, or another digestive issue.

Don't ignore ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms. Your healthcare provider can rule out infections and adjust medications if necessary. They may also refer you to a gastroenterologist or nutritionist who can help you develop an eating plan that works better for your digestive system.

In the meantime, eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day might help manage the discomfort better than waiting until you're very hungry.

April 18
A myHIVteam Member

It’s so hard living with hiv when it’s comes to food to much food not good to little food not good but I will change if I want to survive I have hiv for 35 years now I fought a long battle JUSY to end up under Food issues Nope I am strong beautiful loving Allah is with

April 25

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