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Why are foods I’m used to eating cause me to feel nauseous and throw up now?

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Wesley Chapel, FL
February 22
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A MyLupusTeam Member

The AI list is good, Krystal. In addition, metabolic problems such as hypercalcemia or elevated liver enzymes can contribute to nausea and vomiting, so a comprehensive metabolic panel blood test would be helpful. I hope you get relief soon.

February 23
MyLupusTeam

Why are foods you're used to eating causing nausea and vomiting now?

Several lupus-related factors could explain this change:

Peptic Ulcers from Medications

Lupus treatments like NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen) and corticosteroids (prednisone) can irritate your stomach lining and cause ulcers. These lead to nausea, vomiting, and Show Full Answer

Why are foods you're used to eating causing nausea and vomiting now?

Several lupus-related factors could explain this change:

Peptic Ulcers from Medications

Lupus treatments like NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen) and corticosteroids (prednisone) can irritate your stomach lining and cause ulcers. These lead to nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. If you notice dark or black stools, contact your doctor immediately as this could indicate internal bleeding.

Gastroparesis

This condition slows or stops stomach emptying and may be more common with lupus. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, feeling full quickly, and loss of appetite. It can make you avoid certain foods or eat very little.

Lupus Affecting Your Digestive System

Lupus itself can directly impact your stomach and intestines, causing nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

New Food Sensitivities or Allergies

Some MyLupusTeam members report developing food sensitivities or allergies after their lupus diagnosis. One member shared going from no allergies to over 18 food allergies. Others developed temporary sensitivities that lasted a few months.

It's important to talk with your rheumatologist about these symptoms. They can determine the cause and adjust your treatment plan if needed.

February 22
A MyLupusTeam Member

I understand what you are going through. I can't have anything with garlic either.

April 11
A MyLupusTeam Member

So it took me years to realize garlic in all forms was making me so sick. It’s literally in everything! Especially when you eat out. I have friends with lupus that aren’t as sensitive as me to it. So I started saying I have an allergy to garlic and things did get better. But also I take digestive enzymes too now when I eat out because even when they say it doesn’t have garlic it does. This is just one thing with my lupus I’ve seen a change

April 10
A MyLupusTeam Member

Hi Krystal hope you are feeling well today.

February 23

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