Feeling Weird After Oatmeal

[Something Funny]

I've noticed that after I eat oatmeal I start to feel kind of agitated/irritated/panicky. And also get a very dry feeling in my mouth which stays for a few hours no matter how much water I drink. Does anyone know why this might be happening?

I usually cook my oatmeal with just water.

[Javfly33]

I quit eating oatmeal, too much side effects. Is not worth it, get your calories somewhere else

[Michael569]

Can you snap a picture of your oatmeal the next time you make it and post it here? 

Also, what is your age & BMI - would you say you're skinny, overweight, normal? 

[nuwu]

I have the same issues. I still eat them, but I have the following strategies (non-advisory):

• Fibers: Eating them alongside vegetables and berries
• Inflammation: With anti-inflammatory compounds, such as turmeric and olive oil
• Quality Control: Organic, gluten-free, sprouted, and softly cooked oats 
• Timeline: Meal time before exercises
• Glycemia: Test glucose concentration; Switch to oat groats, steel cut, or potentially consider berberin HCL, metformin (Rx), chromium picolinate, vinegar... 
• Alternative recipes:  'nutty pudding' on blueprint is interesting, macadamia and walnuts are the lowest nuts in oxalates (but annoying to prep without high quality blender and potentially expensive); Yellow millet is also worthwhile to consider

Overall, grass is not greener on the other side. Survival strategies may necessarily be chaotic rabbit holes, I feel it should be preferable to chose branches which are harmonious and enjoyable. 

Edited August 9, 2023 by nuwu

[Something Funny]

1 hour ago, Michael569 said:

Can you snap a picture of your oatmeal the next time you make it and post it here? 

Also, what is your age & BMI - would you say you're skinny, overweight, normal? 

Hi. I am, my height is around 175cm and weight around 70kg. I guess that's normal.

Here is how my oatmeal looks like (raw/after cooking). Today I added some tahini paste to it, plus ate watermelon separately. But this is something that have been happening to me for a long time, so I am sure it's oatmeal itself that causes this.

 

 

Edited August 9, 2023 by Something Funny

[Schizophonia]

15 minutes ago, Something Funny said:

Hi. I am, my height is around 175cm and weight around 70kg. I guess that's normal.

Here is how my oatmeal looks like (raw/after cooking). Today I added some tahini paste to it, plus ate watermelon separately. But this is something that have been happening to me for a long time, so I am sure it's oatmeal itself that causes this.

 

 

It looks disgusting.
Why not add something sweet?

[undeather]

4 hours ago, Something Funny said:

I've noticed that after I eat oatmeal I start to feel kind of agitated/irritated/panicky. And also get a very dry feeling in my mouth which stays for a few hours no matter how much water I drink. Does anyone know why this might be happening?

I usually cook my oatmeal with just water.

Interesting! Your symptoms imply a sympathomimetic ("stress") response. 

Do you have any underlying health-condition?
Ever experienced problems with blood sugar regulation? 
Do you have the same symptoms after drinking oatmilk? 
Any other food that cause similar symptoms?
Ever tried changing the oat-brand? Which brand do you use?
For how long do you cook your oats?
 

[Something Funny]

13 minutes ago, Schizophonia said:

It looks disgusting.
Why not add something sweet?

Because I just cooked it 30 minutes ago to take a photo and don't plan to eat it?

[Something Funny]

5 minutes ago, undeather said:

Do you have any underlying health-condition?
Ever experienced problems with blood sugar regulation? 

I don't think so. I am not aware of them at least.

6 minutes ago, undeather said:

Do you have the same symptoms after drinking oatmilk? 

Hmm, I don't know. I should test it.

7 minutes ago, undeather said:

Any other food that cause similar symptoms?

No

7 minutes ago, undeather said:

Ever tried changing the oat-brand? Which brand do you use?

I eat different oat brands and they all feel more or less the same. 

Those are random Polish brands, so it won't tell you much I think. 

They are full, not instant oats (not sure how do you call them in english exactly).

[ZenAlex]

Why not eat them with Milk?

[ZenAlex]

Btw there's a difference between thick oats as nature intended vs roled or quick oats.

Make sure you're not getting the crappy processed shit. 

[nhoktinvt]

i never eaten oatmeal but i think i'll feel weird eating it too haha

[Javfly33]

2 hours ago, Something Funny said:

Hi. I am, my height is around 175cm and weight around 70kg. I guess that's normal.

Here is how my oatmeal looks like (raw/after cooking). Today I added some tahini paste to it, plus ate watermelon separately. But this is something that have been happening to me for a long time, so I am sure it's oatmeal itself that causes this.

 

 

I suggest you to soak it in water at least 6 hours. 

The last picture don't seem eatable. You will hurt your stomach in the long run eating it like that

[Michael569]

2 hours ago, Schizophonia said:

Why not add something sweet?

^ I'm siding with this comment. You might be too sensitive to the glycemic load of the porridge (which begs the investigation of your blood sugar control) - enriching it with more fibre, low GL foods like berries, nuts & seeds and maybe dropping a tablespoon of protein powder or some nut butter might fix it for you. 

Also as already questioned above - it could be an intolerance issue - do you have problem with gluten? ( maybe an avidin issue?) 

Also, probably a good idea to have your blood sugar investigated - you're a lean guy so it might be a hypoglycemia issue rather than hyper - not sure? Speak to a doc if it happens often. 

 

Edited August 9, 2023 by Michael569

[undeather]

2 hours ago, Something Funny said:

I don't think so. I am not aware of them at least.

Hmm, I don't know. I should test it.

No

I eat different oat brands and they all feel more or less the same. 

Those are random Polish brands, so it won't tell you much I think. 

They are full, not instant oats (not sure how do you call them in english exactly).

Yeah, definitely get your glucose-metabolism checked by a doctor. I dont think there will be anything wrong, because that would be an odd way to show - but it's a really quick test and then you know. There is a thing called "reactive hypoglycaemia" which is a symptomatic decrease in blood sugar occurring after a high carbohydrate meal. This can happen to people with or without diabetes. A lesser known form is the so called "adrenergic postprandial syndrome", which would perfectly fit  your symptoms  - it's an autonomic stress response from your body after etaing certain foods and doesn't have anything to do with blood sugar. 

Maybe try to add stuff like Michael mentioned. That could resolve the problem altogether. 

[Schizophonia]

1 hour ago, Michael569 said:

^ I'm siding with this comment. You might be too sensitive to the glycemic load of the porridge (which begs the investigation of your blood sugar control) - enriching it with more fibre, low GL foods like berries, nuts & seeds and maybe dropping a tablespoon of protein powder or some nut butter might fix it for you. 

 

For me it's more like "speculoos spread" and some red fruits for "more flavor".

[Something Funny]

@undeather @Michael569 like I said, I didn't eat pure oatmeal today. I ate it with a bunch of watermelon slices and 2 spoons of tahini.

1 hour ago, Javfly33 said:

I suggest you to soak it in water at least 6 hours. 

The last picture don't seem eatable. You will hurt your stomach in the long run eating it like that

What exactly about it doesn't seem edible? It is super soft and easy to chew.

1 hour ago, Michael569 said:

enriching it with more fibre, low GL foods like berries, nuts & seeds

That's how I usually eat it.

Also, I won't feel this when if I eat a bunch of sweets for example (I mean I will also feel like shit probably, but in a different way), so I don't think it's about sugar. The way I feel after eating oatmeal is quite unique...

[Schizophonia]

@Something Funny What about spelled, buckwheat and other flaked cereals/pseudo-cereals? 

[Something Funny]

@Schizophonia buckwheat is totally fine. I am not sure about spelled, I rarely eat it.

[integral]

I think its the insoluble fibre causing issues, same thing happens to me even when i was very young and healthy.