XPOST: I HATE TO CRY........

I have the worst burning sensation in my tummy!!  I have had ulcer problems from like week 12 post op.  Dr Facundus perscribed nexium....which has been working wonders....I LOVE IT!! but now he wont give it to me anymore.  he says that after a month of taking it the ulcer should be healed and everything should be fine.  

UM NO! I am on fire, I think I have drank a half a bottle of carafate in like two days, and its not even touching it!!  any suggestions?  is there anything over the counter that will give me some relief?  Im dying you guys!!

Sorry to hear that.  If he can tell you its not an ulcer why can't he tell you why you're in pain?  You need to push him to get to the root of it or see go and someone else about it.   I know nothing about ulcers, but you don't want to neglect a pain warning. 

thanks!  i am going to try to call him again today, if he doesnt reply...ill simply find another dr. im getting tired of it.

 Applause for taking action.   Keep us posted.  Much better to go elsewhere than to sit by the phone in pain. 

I have had pain too.  My pain felt like I was STARVING, my stomach hurt and hurt.  So the doc ordered a scope under anethesia.  It was not as bad as I imagined.  They did not find any ulcers, like they suspected, but a lose staple!!  And they are not worried about it!!  They said it should work itself completely lose in time.  Anyhow, I still have stomach pains, but they are tollerable.  If you have an ulcer, I would think they should continue to treat it!  I would get another opinion, for sure.

have you tried Prilosec? That is available over the counter

Hey,
Do you still have your Gall bladder? because this "burning" could be a gall bladder attack especially if antacids are not helping. I had this problem 2 years ago...they actually diagnosed me with "GERD" until I was in so much pain I went to the emergency room and found out It was gall stones.....just something to consider....
Good Luck!

I agree with Robin. What I now know were gall bladder attacks, were "mis-diagnosed" as acid reflux, possible irritation. Did not get the gall bladder dx until I was in such pain I was hooked up to IV hydromorphine. Had my gall bladder out on the 28th.

Also, nexium and prilosec are essentially the same drug. Prilosec's prescriptive rating with FDA expired, then it became available OTC. Nexium is by the same company, and basically same drug, but available by rx only. (I have a good friend who studied to be pharmacist before going into nursing...I got lots of good scoop!).

Only way to dx a gallbladder is with ultrasound. They will look for stones and/or sludge. I didn't have stones that were visible, but the sludge was at the high end of normal. Sludge is like gravel compared to a gall stone...and can turn into stones.

ok....this was a mouthful. Pain is your body saying, "hey...check me out!"  Take care of yourself, don't dismiss pain. Don't necessary panic, but don't dismiss it. You are too valuable!

Hugs,
Kathy

I hope you get answers soon and also feel better as well. Definitely push the doctor to do a ct scan and see what is going on internally. If your doctor doesn't want to do anything contact your insurance company and see if you can go see another doctor. It sounds like your symptoms got masked with medication for a minute and thats all. I wish you the best keep us updated so we know how your doing.

Wish you the best,
Cathy

Some RNYers need to be on antacids for the rest of their lives. I'm taking Prilosec OTC or the generic omeprazole, which is cheaper. If your doctor wont give you something then try it and see if it helps you. I will be on it forever. Not risking an ulcer. I had one years ago before surgery and never want to deal with that again.
Karen