Question:
Information about treatment of a Marginal Ulcer?

I had a scope done, and found a small marginal ulcer. I really never knew I had an ulcer, because I didn't have pain, just some bloating. That is why I had a scope. I am almost 4 years post-op. Anyway, I was told to take Nexium twice a day and come back for a scope in about 6 weeks. Should the Nexium heal the ulcer? If not, what will have to be done to fix it? I hope I will not have to be on Nexium for too long, it cost me $86.00 for 60 pills, wow!    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on November 22, 2005)

November 22, 2005
Marsha, I'm sorry I have no answer for you, but every time I see your subject line I read "magical ulcer". :D I hope you find relief soon, and before you go broke on Nexium.
   — Jeanie

November 22, 2005
Marsha, I'm sorry I have no answer for you, but every time I see your subject line I read "magical ulcer". :D I hope you find relief soon, and before you go broke on Nexium.
   — Jeanie

November 22, 2005
Hi, Most of the time the meds will heal your ulcer. I've been fighting ulcers most of my life and constantly since my surgery in 2003, but I am not the normal. So relax try and keep your stress level (and acid level) down and take your meds. I hope you heal quick!! Sue
   — Nut Picker

November 22, 2005
The Nexium should do the trick, unless you are weird like me. (and aparently the other poster) Doesn't look good huh? Anyhow, Nexium is the only thing that keeps the pain away for me. My first ulcer had to be removed surgically, but none of my doctors gave me Nexium, just prevacid. When the second ulcer developed my Doc put me on Nexium twice per day for 3 months. During that time I also made some dietary changes and the ulcer was 'under control' within that time. After three months I cut back to one Nexium per day and that is a life long maintence drug for me. My copay for once a day Nexium is 75.00 for three months, but honestly...it cost me 300.00 per month when I was taking it twice per day.....and I was happy to pay it. Try mail order thru your insurance, it's usually cheaper. As for the rest of your question... Mine isn't gone, I'm just managing it. So, short of miracle or surgery, I don't know what to tell you if it doesn't go away.
   — RebeccaP

November 23, 2005
My surgeon prescribes Nexium for life for all his patients. Nexium controls stomach acid, which allows your ulcer to heal.
   — Novashannon

November 23, 2005
I consider myself the former queen of the MU. But we didn't have Nexium in those days. I took 20mg Prilosec 4X per day and that did the trick. And that's very cheap. You can get it OTC, but if you get it Rx, it is my lowest copay for a gazillion pills. Some of us are more prone to this type of ulcer than others. Some will never see this, some will get one only and then the body accepts its new polumbing arrangement. My body has to argue with EVERYTHING. UGH. But I have not had the problem for a few years now.
   — vitalady

November 25, 2005
I have not been scoped, but my doc and I agreed that most likely, I had an ulcer (diagnosed last Feb.) Prilosec really works for me and is not quite that expensive. I started taking it once of twice a day and now I take it as needed. Some times I will have to take it 2-3 days in a row, but it also gives me pretty immediate relief when I start to have pain and burning (within 30-60 minutes). Good luck to you!
   — emilyfink