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I need some help with my digestion. I can only eat 3-4 teaspoon of food and I'm full, i eat past that, then my stomach aches so bad.

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Maryland City, MD
April 1
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Have you had an endoscopy and seen your doctor about this, Shoneada? Please do so!

April 4
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thank you so much for your response very helpful. I've been dx with lupus for almost 3 years and last November I had an infection in my stomach they gave me some antibiotics the pain I complained about disappeared, but the eating pain continued and now im vomiting sometimes after I eat.
There waiting on my stool specimen to see what's going on in my stomach. I will definitely ask about that test.

April 1
A MyLupusTeam Member

I've been having the same or similar issue, so my doctor did a gastric emptying study to assess for any gastric paralysis. Have you had that done?

April 1
MyLupusTeam

What could be causing your early fullness and stomach pain after eating small amounts?

Feeling full after just a few teaspoons of food and experiencing stomach pain when eating more could be related to gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties food too slowly or is essentially "paralyzed." This condition may be Show Full Answer

What could be causing your early fullness and stomach pain after eating small amounts?

Feeling full after just a few teaspoons of food and experiencing stomach pain when eating more could be related to gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties food too slowly or is essentially "paralyzed." This condition may be more common in people with lupus.

Gastroparesis symptoms include:
- Feelings of fullness after eating a small amount
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Lack of appetite

Another possibility is peptic ulcers, which are sores in the stomach lining that can be caused by lupus medications like NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen) or corticosteroids (prednisone). These ulcers can cause stomach pain and make eating uncomfortable.

It's really important to see your doctor about this. They can perform tests like gastric emptying studies or an upper GI endoscopy to figure out what's happening. Left untreated, these conditions can lead to serious complications like unhealthy weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, or internal bleeding.

In the meantime, try eating softer, easier-to-digest foods and consider meal-replacement protein shakes if solid food is too difficult. But please don't wait to get medical attention for this.

April 1

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