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Ulcer pain how long does it last?

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tim50895
tim50895

I was scoped to find a 8 milimeter ulcer at my antrum. Have been taking a lot of NSAIDs over the years for cronic back pain. On pro tonic for about 6 weeks. Probiotics for about 4 months and mastic gum for about 3 months. Just looking for feedback of the time it took others to feel better. It does not hurt when I 1st get up but gets worse during the day. I don't know if it's because my stomach is now vertical and the acid is at the bottom of my stomach? Any feed back would be appreciated . Thanks

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  • babs49935
    babs49935 tim50895

    Posted

    have you not been prescribed omoprizal? ( think that's how you spell it). Worked wonders for me. As your GP
    • tim50895
      tim50895 babs49935

      Posted

      How long have you been dealing with your ulcer? Thanks
    • babs49935
      babs49935 tim50895

      Posted

      I was diagnosed about 4 years ago Went on omopryzal daily for about 6 months. Now I only take it when it kicks off, usually after rich or greasy foods
    • babs49935
      babs49935

      Posted

      The omopryzal Did heal it as I went back for another endoscope 2 months after the first one and the ulcer had healed. Still get the reflux Now and again
  • vergil91786
    vergil91786 tim50895

    Posted

    It will probably take a few weeks for the pain to subdue. I am almost nearing my 3 month treatment on PPI for duodenal ulcers and still get burning sometimes which is scaring me. I hope to get another endoscopy and see why they haven't healed completely. 
    • tim50895
      tim50895 vergil91786

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply. I am getting discouraged myself as it seems to be getting better and has moved over to under my right rib but still painful. I am going back for a appointment in 3 weeks were he will determine a scope. I can't get much feedback from the doctor as to time frame to heal and if 8 mm is a large ulcer.
    • vergil91786
      vergil91786 tim50895

      Posted

      Yup I too am discouraged but have hope, its weird I get tightness under my left rib not right. Also drink one glass of cabbage juice per day, its nasty but I heard good things about it. I avoid fried foods, alcohol, high fat foods (exception of nuts doesnt seem to hurt me), acidic foods like its the plague. Drink plenty of water up to 8 glasses a day and try to workout.  My appointment is also in 3 weekish near end of June. I will request to be tappered off PPI and see how that goes. Goodluck.
    • babs49935
      babs49935 vergil91786

      Posted

      I was told to return 8 weeks after my first one so they could see if it had healed. I wonder why you weren't told the same. Is it different procedure in different areas. I'm NW. But my friend in Wales was also told to return after 8 weeks for repeat 
  • rex_44766
    rex_44766 tim50895

    Posted

    Tim my ulcer was treated for 8 weeks with an H2 blocker. Then went on to a daily  maintenance dose of zinc carsonine tablets. Havent had the dreaded back pains come back and only get the odd burp instead of dozens of times an hour!
  • Plax
    Plax tim50895

    Posted

    How are you feeling? I hope you managed to get Omeprazole, it's an acid blocker that works wonders.
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