Why does water make me nauseous?

If it's from the tap it could be something in your filtration or water system.

If it's from a filtered source, and always the same filtered source, maybe there's something broken in the filter.

Does it happen with bottled water?

I used to feel that way when I had problems controlling my low blood sugar. I increased the amount of protein I eat at night and I don't have the problem anymore.

I feel this way when I drink too fast. Maybe slow down?

Is it just one glass that makes you nauseous or are you having a lot of water? There's such thing as water intoxication... throws your electrolytes WAY out of whack and can make you feel sick. Maybe you're drinking TOO much water?

If you do find out it's the chlorine, just fill a pitcher with tap water, and let it sit uncovered (in the fridge, if you like it cold) for a day. The chlorine will separate out fairly quickly and offgas.

Most municipal water is fine, even if it tastes a bit oogy. Water filtration systems, unless you actually have bad water, are a good way to separate people from their money.

You could just have a sensitive stomach, and 8 (or more) oz of water slugged in there in short order makes it unhappy.

Try eating something light first, and then drinking the water, more slowly, and see if that helps.

Also, most of the reccomendations for "you should drink X amount of water a day!" are bunk.

If you are thirsty, drink water. If you aren't don't worry about it.

(caveat: If you have been walking in the hot sun for 12 hours, and WERE thirsty, and are now NOT thirsty, without having drunk anything.. you are severely dehydrated.. but we are going to assume you are not posting from the desert, nor running 10k's before you get out of bed in Arizona in the summer)

I have this problem a little, but find when I suck it up for a week or so, I feel better. Sounds like you've been trying. I'd definitely try making sure you eat something first.

Water makes me nauseous too. Carbonated drinks do not. That is how I started drinking 5-6 cans of soda a day long ago...it was literally the only this I was drinking Now I just force myself to drink water as much as I can (I still have a soda every day) and try to ignore the nausea.

ice cold water makes me feel ill. room temperature water doesn't. Some people find the opposite, i.e. can't drink room temperature water, can only drink ice cold water.

you could try water at different temperatures and see if that makes a difference...

You might be allergic to water. Try tapering off of it for a few weeks and see if this problem goes away.




Okay. Not serious. But does this happen with other drinks?

I have the same issue. I put in something like mio, fruit, crystal light. then, viola, no nausea

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Hi,

I know this post is old and, to be honest, I didn't read all of the comments so someone could have already told you this but your stomach acid pH is probably too high (too basic). It's really common and can be because of diet or genetics or medication, stress, really anything. It's easily fixed by tweaking your diet slightly or there are many over the counter (or prescription) medications that can fix it that are relatively cheap. And in some cases you only have to take them for a week or two and then your body recalibrates itself (as was the case for me).

Most water is close to neutral (7) in pH but the stomachs normal pH is closer to 2 so it can dissolve all of the food and whatnot. If for some reason your stomach's pH is higher than normal, adding water, at a pH of 7, would exacerbate the issue, making your stomach acid even more basic. This can cause a variety of symptoms discomfort and nausea are two of them. Your digestive system functions a little differently when you sleep and can take a few hours to adjust, which could explain why this mostly happens to you in the morning.

I just did a quick google search and it looks like its called Non-Acidic or Alkaline Reflux (similar symptoms to acid reflux).

I'm not a doctor or anything but if this is still bothering you, I encourage you to google the symptoms and see if they match and maybe bring it up with a Dr.

Oh also, I'm not saying to stop drinking water....water is important. (I know yall know this but...yeah lol)

smaug5ever wrote: »

For a long time. About a year, I believe. I'm definitely not pregnant, and it happens with bottled water and water that's not from my house, too, so it's not that. Also I actually don't drink enough water; I'm a little dehydrated.

Happens to me too. I have to drink it slowly throughout the day. Tap water is full of chemicals and so is bottled water. If you can, have your water tested for heavy metals. Ours was just high enough in iron to turn my stomach, but not turn everything orange. I got a $40 filter from Lowes and I sip water slowly during the day, no more stomach ache. Good luck!

smaug5ever wrote: »

For a long time. About a year, I believe. I'm definitely not pregnant, and it happens with bottled water and water that's not from my house, too, so it's not that. Also I actually don't drink enough water; I'm a little dehydrated.

Have you tried putting lemon in your water? That helps me. I hated drinking water and now I start in the mornings on an empty stomach because it makes me less likely to eat as much. I have had well water for about 15 years and actually prefer bottled water.

I don't really like the flavored waters because they make me even more thirsty but you could try those. You could also try tea or lemonade.