stomach ache
 

during extended sessions of sitting at the poker table without keeping good posture in mind, i often experience stomach discomfort. this is most probably because i am sitting with bad posture, hunched over for long periods of time, and my stomach is squished in an unnatural position. i try to make sure to sit up straight so it doesn't get this way but... anyone else experience this on a regular basis? once the pain sets in it takes time for it to go away, and it probably affects my play.

Re: stomach ache
 

no, this is just you getting hungary

Re: stomach ache
 

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no, this is just you getting hungary

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Or maybe you ate too much greece.

Re: stomach ache
 

it could be anxiety as well. many people experience gastro problems when they are engaged in stressful activities. putting your money on the line might qualify for you.

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no, this is just you getting hungary

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Or maybe you ate too much greece.

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Try something lighter like a Turkey sandwich.

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thanks all. i do try to eat light things like fruit and salad while playing. and i do have a nervous stomach. i didn't consider that. i'll probably have diarrhea in my pants when i finally make the WPT final table.

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I just don't eat enough when I am playing - I rarely drink alcohol at the table - and the adrenaline keeps me from feeling hungry and eventually I feel like sh*t. I've also learned, after many experiments, that the strawberry juluis at the Bellagio isn't really food, even though they taste great. After many, many of them (and no food) I slowly start to freeze...so now I carry a protein bar with me whenever I sit down for a session. This plus a sandwich from the coffee shop/deli usually keeps me focused.

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during extended sessions of sitting at the poker table without keeping good posture in mind, i often experience stomach discomfort. this is most probably because i am sitting with bad posture, hunched over for long periods of time, and my stomach is squished in an unnatural position. i try to make sure to sit up straight so it doesn't get this way but... anyone else experience this on a regular basis? once the pain sets in it takes time for it to go away, and it probably affects my play.

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Try taking a dump once in a while.

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Try taking a dump once in a while.

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I'll try that, thanks.

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thanks all. i do try to eat light things like fruit and salad while playing. and i do have a nervous stomach. i didn't consider that. i'll probably have diarrhea in my pants when i finally make the WPT final table.

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Fruit makes you have to poop. So does salad dressing. A light sandwich like a turkey sandwich may be a better idea. Also, make sure you take dumps when needed.

If it's anxiety, try drinking a little alcohol when you play. Or you could pop some xanax and smoke some pot. Any combo of the above could be some fun as well.