bzymom Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 DS 23 ate popcorn at the movies tonight. Has never been an issue. He is having a lot of stomach pain, cannot get into any comfortable position, moaning. Calls it a 5 out of 10. I don't know what I can offer that might give him relief? I told him he will likely just have to wait it out. Any ideas appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 A cup of warm green tea might help flush out the oil in movie popcorn. If not available then anything else that is good for detoxing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 A cup of warm green tea might help flush out the oil in movie popcorn. If not available then anything else that is good for detoxing. Thank you. I will see if he will try it. He is also nauseous, so not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Gas X. It will help break up the bubbles that cause pain. But be alert for appendicitis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) Lemon tea or warm lemonade might also help as lemons are good for greasy food digestion as well as for nausea. Hopefully it’s just stale popcorn and not food poisoning. ETA: A hot water bottle to warm the tummy area to help ease the pain. Edited December 19, 2017 by Arcadia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 I have a wheat allergy and have to be 100 percent gluten free. If I have even the tiniest amount, I will have stomach cramps like what you've described. The only thing that I have found that really helps is to eat a completely liquid diet for several days. Tea, broth, jello, etc. I hope he feels better soon! ETA: Hot showers give temporary relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 has he tried pepto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 You're sure the pain isn't focused on the lower right side, right? It sounds like when my friend had appendicitis. She thought it was something she are, too. Hope he feels better quickly. Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) Where exactly is he experiencing the pain? It may just be gas. That can be extremely painful. If the pain is up high and center, it could actually be the stomach--gastritis. (And you said he was nauseous.) Acid reducers (Prilosec, pepcid AC) are good for that. Tums is fast acting but not always strong enough to relieve gastritis. Hope he's feeling better by now. Edited December 19, 2017 by stephensgirls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Sometimes one just has to go to the bathroom and make oneself upchuck. Hope he feels better this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Ditto on appendicitis. My DH thought he had bad horseradish on Christmas. He was miserable for two days and then went to the hospital with appendicitis. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) Appendicitis pain does not necessarily have to be on lower right side. Ime. A 23 year old moaning sounds like more than 5 on a pain scale. Jmho. Edited December 19, 2017 by Alessandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 Thanks for the input. Not appendicitis. Long night, but he finally slept. I cannot eat movie popcorn without similar difficulties, so I just don't eat it. He has not run into this before, so will discuss with his Gastro doc and, obviously, not eat it anymore. As far as moaning etc., he is one of my aspies. His pain tolerance varies from great to minimal, and his anxiety when in unexpected pain is great. Hoping for a better sleep for all tonight, and grateful for the help! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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