Question:
Heartburn every day?

I'm 3 years post-op and following all the rules. I had to take two weeks of an NSAID as anti-biotics wouldn't help my breast mastitis. Every since taking the NSAID (which I know I shouldn't have done but was at a loss as to WHAT to do to clear up the inflammation), I have heartburn daily that Pepto Bismol, Zantac nor Pepcid AC will touch. I'm burping constantly and it burns and hurts. Anybody experience this? Did I get an ulcer in my pouch from two weeks of anti-inflammatory meds?    — jazzinco (posted on June 11, 2006)

June 11, 2006
Yes, 2 weeks of NSAIDS could cause an ulcer, especially since food passes through the pouch so much faster, resulting in less protection to the stomach. You really should call your doc tomorrow and get on a med such as nexuim, Prevacid, or something similar to reduce the acid in your stomach and allow your stomach to not be so irritated. I too have had to take NSAIDS on occasion and I end up getting terrible reflux from it. Hang in there and call your doc in the morning. Shelly
   — scharlier

June 11, 2006
nothing much to add, just that Nexium does the trick for me. I tried all kind of medecin you can think of . NExium seems to be the best. I REALLY wish you quick recovery , I know how much this hurts. take care, patty
   — Patty brown

June 12, 2006
Yes, you could have an ulcer. The good news is that it sounds like you may have caught it before it is life threatening. You need to go see your doc very soon though. If you do have an ulcer, get it treated right away so you don't have anything serious develop. I know of several people who nearly died from bleeding ulcers, so it's nothing to mess around with. I don't want to scare you really, but if it does scare you enough to go see your doc immediately, it's worth that bit of fear. Taking NSAIDS as we all know is something we just shouldn't mess with. Unfortunately that's the price we pay for the surgery. If you were put on the NSAIDs by your doc, he/she should be following this closely. If not, DON'T self treat even something simple like this. There has to be an alternative...even if an injection maybe. Good luck!
   — Dinka Doo

June 12, 2006
Peptol Bismol is also on the no-no list. You could be making a bad problem worse by taking it. Regards~
   — Statuesque

June 13, 2006
My surgeon makes all his patients take prescription Prilosec for life.
   — Novashannon

June 13, 2006
I agree with all of the above I've had ulcers for 3 years now and Nexium seems to help me the best.
   — Nut Picker

June 14, 2006
I had the same problem and learned that I had an ulcer and was given Carafate to take 4 times a day and its working.
   — vlaster