Stomach Cramps…On Pesach

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  • #608786
    WIY
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    Ok this is not a pleasant topic but I need some advice. Unfortunately I had horrible cramps and diarrhea the whole Yomtov so far. So first of all I would like to know if Matza can cause this. More importantly what do you do on Pesach if you spoil your stomach? Any helpful advice is welcomed.

    #942073
    Think first
    Member

    I believe matza can do that for some people. Also depending on what type of maror you eat that can also play a role. I don’t have any advise thouhh

    #942074
    popa_bar_abba
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    When I first came to the yeshiva, there was an alter bochur who missed shachris, insisted on second dates, and wouldn’t date daughters of gioreses, and once told me you don’t need to worry about slippery slopes.

    He used to say over in the name of the kotzker what is the bracha on pesach that we make with the most simcha and kavanna.

    #942075
    Health
    Participant

    WIY -“So first of all I would like to know if Matza can cause this.”

    WIY Not?

    “More importantly what do you do on Pesach if you spoil your stomach? Any helpful advice is welcomed”

    Immodium. I went looking in a few pharmacies in Bricktown for it Erev Yom Tom and not one had it. They had the Immodium Multi-Symptom pills, but I figured they weren’t touched because the “book” only lists Immodium AD.

    #942076
    zahavasdad
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    Try eating Spelt , Whole Wheat or Oat Matza

    It might be a wheat issue

    #942077
    SaysMe
    Member

    yes. With prunes, bananas, and grapes

    #942079
    WIY
    Member

    Zahavasdad

    I had both and I am afraid the wholewheat could be worse because it probably is much harder to digest.

    Saysme

    You sure about prunes and grapes? Bananas I heard should help Ill try and get some.

    #942080
    WIY
    Member

    Saysme

    I think prunes help with constipation so that would be bad to take with a diarrhea.

    #942081
    zahavasdad
    Participant

    Try the Spelt then, Its much easier to digest

    #942082
    2scents
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    BH this year was very good, I ate only the minimum matzah required.

    #942083
    SaysMe
    Member

    wiy- yes, prunes and grapes do help constipation, as does whole wheat. there is soluble and insoluble fiber, but you don’t want to only take one alone either. other sources of soluble fiber (for loose stomach) are apples, oranges, pears, cucumber, celery.

    #942084
    Vogue
    Member

    My stomach cramps actually went away this pesach, apparently I am allergic to kitniot, like sunflower seeds and popcorn…

    #942085

    This works for me very well. Every time you eat one whole Machine or Hand Matzah drink at least eight to sixteen ounces of plain(hopefully filtered)drinking water. The other thing that works for me is to add the juice from a lemon wedge to tepid(not hot or cold) water. Hydrating with water will help move the food gently through the digestive tract. Only add lemon juice(from the wedge)during Chol Ha Moed. Lemon Juice added to water is even better, because Lemon Juice will make the body more Alkaline and less Acidic. Eating fruits, vegetables and nuts are good for the fiber content. Always drink only lots of clean water, this will help move the food through the entire digestive tract, and hopefully prevent a sour stomach. If possible limit fizzy sodas to a minimal. WIY feel better-this is to your health. Have a great Pesach.

    #942086

    More ideas-Peppermint or Spearmint Tea, Green Tea, Fennel Tea.. All the teas need to be certified Kosher for Pesach obviously. Whole Ginger, or Cinnamon Squills both using a grater are also good for digestion.

    #942087
    MorahRach
    Member

    Yes yes yes. It can make your stomach very upset. I know last year that I had early contractions ( was 8 months pregnant) because it “stuffed up” my stomach so much I almost had to go to the hospital on yuntif. I drank a lot of grape juice, this helps you rid your body of the waste but to me it seems like you are having trouble keeping it in! Drink a LOT of water this definitely will help, and drink it in between servings of matzah.

    #942088
    zeman
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    If it continues, you should ask your doctor, you might have IBS -irritable bowel syndrome.

    #942090
    SaysMe
    Member

    git meshige- TMI

    #942091
    mewho
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    some people get a loose stomach and some people get constipated. i think its very important to try and eat a lot of the same foods that you eat all year long, such as fruits and veggies…this should help to keep things going well inside. also , make sure to drink lots of water. that helps flush the system too.

    #942092
    Vogue
    Member

    Or in my case, chocolate and other unhealthy foods because I am allergic to most healthy food.

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