Why, when I wake up, is my stomach "caved in" somewhat?
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Because you're super thin, and your body has digested the food overnight and it's moved.  Also when you lay down gravity is pulling at your body differently than when you're standing up.  It's pulling more firmly from every direction, when you're standing, it's just pulling you down.  \n\nDon't worry.  It's normal to be "skinnier" when you get up -- your body's had hours upon hours to digest food and revamp it's cells.
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I had the same problem when I was a bit heavier in the belly area.  It sounds like you are pretty active though, not sure if it applies to you or not.  When I lost a bit of the belly weight the back pain with walking stopped.
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Hello,\n\nIt may well be that the "belly" that you are referring to is loose skin left over from your pregnancies.  This skin has been stretched so much that it has lost its elasticity.  (This happens to people who have lost a great deal of weight, too.)  It would make sense that as the rest of your body tones up, this "belly" would seem more noticeable to you.
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It sounds like acid reflux. Please seek a doctors help with this because you shouldnt have to live this way. Until then,don't lie down after eating,don't eat spicy foods, take antacids.
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Maybe because you eat before sleep precisely so it hurt the stomach muscule bacause the metabolism in your body (in gaining energy of ATP in mitochondria of cells) is disturbed, and maybe also the position of your body when you sleep support the sickness, and maybe also you have an acid problem in ur gastric (there must be a long explanation about it)
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This is a result of your metabolism increasing (basically  your muscles are demanding more food for energy).  Just be cautious of what you eat and at what time.
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my only answer would be, because you're loosening up gas that is trapped in your stomach when you're creating pressure...that happens to me as well, and I feel much better, I think that's 1/2 the reason I work out !!! lmao
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It because your stomach is empty first thing in the morning and something about water retention as well...Weight experts say to weigh yourself in the morning, as this is your true weight...hard to say if this is true or not but, it does make sense...\n\nCheers, \n\nHope this helps!
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What time are you waking up?  If you look on the acupressure meridian clock you may have an imbalance in an organ of your body.  I have my acupressure/jin shin do book at my office so I can't get the specifics for you but you are free to email me if you want. edm2000eclipse@yahoo.com  You may also want to get the advice of a professional acupressure healer or massage therapist who performs acupressure.\n\nHere is the chart I found:\n11pm-1am Gall Bladder\n1am-3am Liver\n3am-5am Lungs\n5am-7am Large Intestine\n7am-9am Stomach\n9am-11am Spleen\n11am-1pm Heart\n1pm-3pm Small Intestine\n3pm-5pm Bladder\n5pm-7pm Kidneys\n7pm-9pm Pericardium\n9pm-11pm Triple Warmer\n\nYou might have an energy imbalance in your Liver and Large Intestine.
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The stomach is very elastic-y and can contract as small as a sausage when you're hungry and there's nothing in it.  But once you eat and you fill up with food, it can expand like a balloon.\n\nI think what that statement means is that when you're hungry and there's nothing in your stomach, your stomach makes the growling noise cuz it's like messing with the air in your stomach by contracting.  But it's not a health problem, it'll just expand once again when you eat =)
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actually, sometimes, if you dont eat, your stomach swells. it might shrink, though, with luck. dont try it-you go weak, and if your stomach is small, the rest of you will be horrifying.
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If you're climaxing, and it's intense, you may be experienceing muscle aches, from the contractions throughout your body, including the stomach muscles. If, however, you are experiencing a stomach ache, as you do sometimes after you eat too much or eat something bad, your best bet is to go to the doctor, hun...no joke. Doesn't sound like something serious, but better to find out now and put your mind at ease.
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I'm like you, I have a high reading first thing in the morning. In fact, I often have a higher reading when I wake up than when I went to bed even though I've eaten nothing and drank nothing since dinner time.\n\nI'm watching my carbs really, really closely and that's helping some. Have low carb dinners and see what happens.
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hold your stomach in tight for as long as you can. Give yourself some clue for when to do it again - like every time I turn on a light I will hold my stomach tight for as long as I can.  Or whenever I look in a mirror or pick up a pencil or whatever.  Pretty soon it will be so automatic you won't even have the problem.
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That question cracked me up! :)\nIt is normal. Trust me, it is better to let them out, than to hold them in!  It's probably the food that you eat. Different things cause different reactions. Eggs is a known culprit! Raw veggies is too. If you think that is your problem, then you can take Beano to see if it helps. Unless this is something that is really causing pain or embarrassment, then this does not require a call to your doctor. On the other hand,  if you are having painful gas, you may have a medical condition. Change your diet to well cooked veggies, breads, pastas, no eggs and no fried foods, and see if the gas goes away. If it doesnt, it is your call on whether or not you proceed to the doc.\nGood Luck "farty pants"!
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I was like that this week, just build up by eating and you will be back to normal within a day or 2.  It worked for me.  It's probably because your stomach doesn't expand doesn't want food.  Just try eating :)
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Maybe you're sleepwalking.  Maybe you get up in the middle of the night and put your head in the refrigerator door and slam it over and over again.  Do you wake up with like a big red mark along the side of your neck too?  If not, then sheesh, beats me.  Maybe you need more potassium in your diet.