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[susie419]

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I overate yesterday, beans, cheese, just ate all day and then watched TV and ate about 4 ounces of popcorn which is almost the whole large bag. I have had cramps all over my abdomen all day. I am listening to my bowel sounds, scared that I may have a blockage because I am not passing much wind. However, there is no vomiting or severe pain. I know the popcorn has a lot of fiber and I am hoping I am better when I wake up. Has anyone here gotten abdominal pains after too much popcorn? Has anyone had pains all day? I usually don't have this from morning to bedtime. I am feeling so miserable  and would appreciate any feedback.

[Ilyria]

Hi susie419
Sorry for your popcorn troubles..
I hardly ever eat popcorn or anything that has corn in it for that matter. My body cannot stand it and the last time I tried years ago I did have stomach pain after a handful of popcorn (4-5 pieces).
So good luck and if you must eat it I think that you might calculate your days better and not eat popcorn together with other triggers or maybe not in such large quantities.

[MrGoose]

You should never eat popcorn or anything with seeds if you have digestive issues.  You are far more likely to get diverticulitis; and may have to go on anti-botics.   Seeds get trapped in the divets of the intestine; and cause pain and inflammation.   I had that once, went to doctor; and told me not to eat anything with seeds because they do not break down in your gut; and can cause more problems than its worth.  It took me a while to figure out from trial and error what to avoid eating.  

[bushja1]

I have problems digesting popcorn too.   Regular corn is troubling too but not quite so bad.  

Sucks because I love popcorn.   Sometimes I indulge if I'm not going out.   I try not to eat much of it,  but I'm a real sucker for cheese and caramel corn.