Yes, stomach pain after eating is something many people with MS experience, and your son is definitely not alone in this. It's actually quite common for MS to affect the digestive system.
One possible cause is a condition called gastroparesis, where the stomach doesn't empty properly after eating. This can cause pain Show Full Answer
Yes, stomach pain after eating is something many people with MS experience, and your son is definitely not alone in this. It's actually quite common for MS to affect the digestive system.
One possible cause is a condition called gastroparesis, where the stomach doesn't empty properly after eating. This can cause pain, bloating, and nausea shortly after meals. Some MyMSTeam members have described it as food just "sitting" in their stomach, causing terrible pain and bloating.
Other MS-related causes of post-meal stomach pain can include:
- Nerve damage affecting the digestive system
- Indigestion — affecting around 30% of people with MS
- Nausea and GI distress caused by disrupted nerve signals
- Medication side effects from disease-modifying therapies It's really important that your son speaks with his neurologist or a gastroenterologist about these symptoms. Severe and consistent post-meal pain shouldn't be ignored, as poor nutrition over time can worsen MS-related fatigue and other symptoms.
Keeping a food diary to track which foods trigger the pain could also be a helpful first step before his appointment.
September 20
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