pulse stomach

heather Wright · Post by **heather Wright** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:22 pm

i have been waking up at 3:30 am , and the area above my navel (stomach ) pulses/ throbs. I am off caffine, do drink several glasses wine and take a sleeping pill but never had this feeling/sensation before. thanks

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:32 am

You do know that you should not be drinking several glasses of winewhen taking sleeping pills, right? Not a good combo at all! Alcohol increases anxiety and depression also.

So far as the pulsation in your tummy... well, it could be a number of things, but I would get it checked out! How old are you?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:40 am

I had this problem before with my stomach pulsing and throbing. It started after a prolong period of bad eating habits and hardly any exercise.

The problem only stopped once I started drinking more water and less sweet drinks, eating more wholemeal/fruits/vegetables and 30-45 minutes of exercise (walking) each and every day - to strengthen and relax my muscles.

It can also be a symptom of anxiety.

I have not had this problem for over a year.

EMMAtophobia · Post by **EMMAtophobia** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:11 am

I have had this problem also, but I don't really let it worry me, I have had it happen as long as 20 years ago, it is only periodically and I just had it happen pretty good about a week ago. It just happens that my anxiety is high these last two months. Could be some link. I wouldn't worry too much about it. What weird symptoms anxiety can produce do to our minds!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:56 pm

my eating habits are horrible !!! i dont drink enough water and i am going to stop drinking wine. lets see what happpens with a better diet, water and exercise.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:50 am

Yep I sure have had that , my doctor told me there is a main blood vessel that runs there.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 17, 2009 1:50 pm

I had this problem as well for several months. Do not if you are on any medication but is so try to take notice if is somehow related. Mine was a combination of medication and anxiety. Reduced my medication and I a have been "pulse-free since. Good luck

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 17, 2009 11:30 pm

i've also been having stomach problems. This is the area where i have weight gain and it's so embarrassing due to i look like i'm pregnant and i'm not. I notice my stomach gets swollen, larger when anxiety kicks in and i'm in great deal of pain and usually i just distract myself and because of this (stomach is swollen) I can't wear clothes that I want to wear because of my stomach and afraid someone will ask when i'm due when I'm not even pregnant-which by the way happened in the past. so I cover up and it seems to depress me.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon May 18, 2009 3:06 pm

Swelling of the stomach, digestive problems (IBS) and high acidity can all be symptoms of food intolerance, which also frequently can cause anxiety and depression.

When I eat right, all my anxiety symptoms disappear. I'm taking the course to get out of anxiety thinking patterns and to get rid of anticipatory anxiety - but I know that I can be anxiety-free and full of energy on the right diet.