More Hungry When Getting Sick?

I'm not feeling well (scratchy throat, runny nose, generally feeling not great).  I'm also feeling more hungry than usual in the morning.  Do you think this related or just coincidental?

hard to know. personally, when i'm getting sick i lose my appetite. that's a sure sign for me that i'm not feeling well, because my appetite is usually really regular. 

It could be two things - it could be your body's way of telling you that you need more energy than you're giving it to be able to heal.  It could also be your brain's way of saying, "hey, comfort me with food like you used to."  

Hmmm... Definitely "food" for thought.

For me it would be a comfort thing. 

I think you may be right - interesting to think about all the things that make us "feel" hungry.

For me it's a definite emotional trigger. I need comfort. Food =comfort... Now I make a coffee when those feeling hit lol. it helps

I am definitely like that.  When I get sick my appetite is kicked into high gear.  It's all comfort foods.  I just want to lay on the sofa and eat mashed potatoes and mac and cheese all day.  I am so weird!!!  LOL.