Serious Complication
I had delveloped an ulcer where the incision was to connect my intestins to my pouch. I was being treated for it for months now. On Saturday 3-12-05 my ulcer ruptured and I got peritonitis. I has to have emergency surgery toi stitch my stomach up and I spent a few days in critical condition, but Iam home from the hospital now and recovering nicely. The doctor sdays I am mak9ing good progress.
So if any of you develope an ulcer please be sure and get tretment as soon as possible.
Tammy
Tammy,
I hope all goes well for you. I recently was put on a medication that really upset my stomach, I am sure I was headed to an ulcer too. I didn't think I had to remind my PCP I had GBS and my stomach is not like everyone elses, I thought he would remember this. Well, after about 3 days on this medication, which now I know has a aspirin base, my stomach was so sore, even to touch, with that nausea, and burning sensation. I took myself off this drug and started to take Prevacid, which helped with the healing of my stomach, I feel fine now. (I don't recommend anyone taking any OTC medication without your PCP's or Surgeons approval.)
I had to go to a specialist for the medical problems I am having (not related to GBS). She prescribed a medication for me, and by knowing my history of GBS, she took it upon herself to call my surgeon to see if this medication is ok for me to take.....she was so considerate.
I strongly suggest we remind ALL our physcians we had GBS. Another thing I am finding is the Pharmacist are not well aware of what medications we can and can not take safely. I wish the drug companies would start putting on their labels the effects the drugs can have with GBS patients.
Wishing you well,
Susan
I'm totally paranoid about ulcers. No sign of any at this point (knock on wood), but I know they're the most common long-term complication of GBP.
Thanks for the heads-up, Tammy. Hope you continue to recover well.
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