Feel really tired and not well after eating

[RubyWitch]

What could be the reason(s) I almost always feel so tired and not very well after eating?
It doesn't really seem to matter what I eat or the amount. But about 1/2 hour after eating, I can barely keep my eyes open, I just want to go lay down and my stomach just doesn't feel great. No horrible pains or gas or bloating, I just feel crappy.
I know it's very bad to do, but I will often not eat to avoid these feelings.

I know, I know...............see my doctor.

Easier said than done when you have no insurance and no money. That equals no doctor.
Oh well..............it hasn't killed me. (Yet)

[RubyWitch]

Thanks for your reply! I've heard so much about gluten over the past few years, but never figured it affected me. Can it just rather suddenly become something your body can't tolerate? Never has these problems before.

So when you say cut out wheat, rye & barley, that pretty much means all breads, cereals, pasta, crackers..........anything made with wheat. Right now, I am, naturally, wondering what would be left to eat?

Little side bar.........yesterday when I was in the grocery store, I was browsing the bread aisle and saw some bread which stated it was gluten free. As I was reaching for it, I noticed the price tag. $4.00. For a loaf of bread! I WANT to help myself, but my food budget these days does not include a four dollar loaf of bread.

Dairy would be milk, cheese, yogurt.........all staples in my fridge.
Eggs, which is one of my main sources of protein since I'm semi-vegitarian but also have cholesterol issues, so I only  eat the whites. Would those have to go as well? Soy I'm a bit stumped about. I really only know soy as in "soy sauce" which I don't use because I simply don't like it, but I'm getting the feeling soy is in much more than just your bottle of Kikomen.

Because of the economy, we've been eating more pasta based food because it's filling and cheap...........besides tasting good. A tuna noodle casserole will feed us for two days. The garlic bread we eat with these dishes would have to go as well.

What do I eat?
I suppose I should look on Amazon for a gluten free cook book for some help...........but I'm sure you understand how difficult it is to totally change YEARS of eating habits..........even tho I understand what you're saying about just eliminating one thing at a time.

I don't mean to sound like a defeatist before I even try, but there is so much stress, all financial, in my life right now, adding this new type of eating seems overwhelming to me. And if it's only me with this problem, how do I let the rest of the family know that their favorite baked ziti is no longer on the menu?

Obviously, I'm in need of some serious counseling! HEEEEEELLLLLP!
Peace
Greenlydia    

[CalGal]

Consider trying to rule in or out foods that may cause those specific symptoms. The 4 'biggies' that can cause issues are gluten (wheat, rye and barley), dairy, eggs and soy.

If you also get any/or some of these - rashes, bowel habit issues like constipation or diarrhea, gas, bloating, migraines, anxiety/depression and fatigue that hits like a ton of bricks and if you don't lie down you feel like you're going to fall down - seriously taking gluten out of your diet for about 3-4 weeks and see if you notice changes. Those symptoms are well known in the 'gluten-sensitive' crowd.