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    Default I think I have an ulcer

    I dont know what to do. My stomach hurts so bad. I couldnt go to work last night. My tummy is soo bloated and swollen. I have nasty aweful poops every day. My lower back constantly hurts. I cant keep going like this. I gotta go see a doctor. Urgent care wont do anythign, they will send me to a primary care doctor. I dont have one. Ive never been to a doctor in vegas. None ar eeven open on Sundays. I'm having trouble finding one that accepts payment plans. I could go to the ER and worry about the payment later...but I dont even think an ER will do much except make the pain go away for now, and tell me to see a primary care doctor. I dont know what to do. It hurts so bad. Its been like this for a few weeks now and it seems like its getting worse. I woke up in the middle of th night cause my tummy hurt, and I cant get back to sleep. I have a huge customer comming in to the club tonight and I dont want to miss him.

    I dont know what to do. So I thought I'd just come here and complain a little. Guess I'll search for a doctor tomorrow.

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    Default Re: I think I have an ulcer

    Is there any blood in your poo?
    If there is blood it could be very bad case of food poisoning.
    Also very important to get it checked out as soon as you can if u have bloody stools as it can be very serious condition such as bowel cancer.

    I have not had an ulcer before but I heard they are extremely painful so it is definately possible.

    If u can't go to doctors I think u should consider going to ER! I would hope they would not just give u painkillers and send u away.

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    There has been blood in the poo, but that was a few weeks ago. Hasn't hapened lately, and when it did, was just like tiny streaks, not enough to be concerned with. Think I may have strained to much. Lately, the poo has been greasy, diarrhea, foamy/frothy.....very nasty stuff. Embarassing to talk about to.

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    Default Re: I think I have an ulcer

    Go see a doc. In the meantime, perhaps some Pepto Bismol would help? I take this for any stomach ailment and it works like a charm. At the very least it should get you through work with your big custie.

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    Ok here goes my 2 cents...

    Are you eatting dairy? Do you find it gets worst after certain foods? Do you fee lacid? When you poop is is like stringy but you have to push to get it out? the pain on your back does it get worst when you poop?

    Try eatting fiber rich foods, here is a list I've made...

    Fruit Size Grams

    Apple 1 Large (w skin) 4.0

    Bananas 1 Med 3.0

    Blackberries 1/2 cup (raw) 5.0

    Cranberries 10 large(raw) 4.0

    Figs 1 Med (dried) 3.7

    Pear 1 Med (w skin) 4.0

    Raspberries 1/2 cup (raw) 4.6



    Veggies

    Asparagus 1/2 cup 3.5

    Broccoli 1/2 cup 3.5

    Corn 1 Med ear 5.2

    Peas 1/2 cup (canned) 6.7

    Spinach 1/2 cup (cooked) 6.5

    Yam 1/2 cup (cooked) 3.9


    Cereals

    100% All Bran 1/3 cup 8.4

    40% BranFlakes 1 Cup 6.0

    Bran Chex 1 cup 8.2

    Corn Bran 1 cup 8.8

    Corn Chex 1 cup 3.5

    Conr Flakes 1 cup 3.5

    Grapenuts 1/3 cup 5.4

    Puffed Weat 1 cup 4.5

    Wheaties 1 cup 3.5

    Legumes Cooked

    Brown Beans 1/2 cup 8.4

    Kidney Beans 1/2 cup 9.7

    Lima Beans 1/2 cup 8.3

    Pinto Beans 1/2 cup 8.9

    White Beans 1/2 cup 7.9

    Lentils 1/2 cup 3.7


    Also could you have IBS? I have to go cause my kiddo is crying but I'll be bakc later

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    Oh my..I gotta discuss my poop more. I do eat dairy, milk actually is the only thign that seems to help. I have taken Mylanta, that does not help. When I poop it is not stringy, I do not have to push to get it out. I have had diarrhea. When I gotta go, I gotta go. No problem getting it out. Its either complete liquid, or semi liquid, mushy...see above post for the details on the poop. The pain in my back does not get worse when I go..its a constant ache.

    i have not noticed certain foods make it worse, except for alcohol. When I drink I get a terrible burn in the tummy. Usually, its a constant gnawing.burning, and when I have alcohol, it is a terrible burn.

    I will try the pepto bismal. And hopefully...be able to go back to bed soon and get a nap before work....

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    Hmm sounds like you might have some food sensitivities. Ok I would got ot WebMD and try to do some research on your symptoms and see if you might find it with more details but like you I was fine one day and then the next day I started to have weid symptoms in my tummy

    Food Allergy:

    While more rare than food intolerances, food allergies are much more severe—and are even potentially fatal. Basically, there are two types of food allergies:

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    Celiac disease: Celiac disease is an inherited condition that affects approximately 1 of every 3,000 Americans, and is due to an unknown genetic defect. People with celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein found in some grains, such as wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. These grains and products made from them must be avoided to prevent the gastrointestinal symptoms of celiac disease.




    IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    rritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is generally classified as a "functional" disorder. A functional disorder refers to a "disorder of functioning" where the body's normal activities in terms of the movement of the intestines, the sensitivity of the nerves of the intestines, or the way in which the brain controls some of these functions is impaired. However, there are no structural abnormalities that can be seen by endoscopy, x-ray, or blood tests. Thus it is identified by the characteristics of the symptoms and infrequently, when needed, limited tests.



    With IBS you know how you get a cramp on your leg? well it's that but in your colon, believe me not good!

    I would go to the doctor as soon as possible and try to figure out what is happening. As far as for the acid well I would try getting some Zantac, they have that over the counter, I have mine but it's a higer dose so I have to get it from prescription.

    If you have a fever, if you see blood in your stool (not bright red but dark) if the pain is sharp, intense comes and goes get your butt to the ER!

    I hope this helps you hon. I wish there was more I could do but I can't, just going by what I have. WEbMD is a great place to go and try to match symptoms with conditions. I wish you the best.

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    Do you have Walgreens there? If you do some are starting this thing where they have an RN that can diagnose you and prescribe you meds right there in the pharmacy. It's called Take Care Health or something. Check www.walgreens.com to see if they have one in your area.

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    Default Re: I think I have an ulcer

    Sounds like IBS of IBD to me. The blood is a bad sign, but if it was just little streaks it may have been from the straining.

    My IBS gets that way. It's hell. Try to see a gut specialist if you can.

    If it is IBS, stay the hell away from All bran and the like. Cut back to apple sauce, bananas, plain bagels, graham crackers, etc for a few days...Drink lots of peppermint tea..

    check out helpforibs.com as well...Hope you feel better soon.

    Also, a doctor could prescribe you an anti-spasmodic like buscapan...that will definitely help with the pain.

    ...I read your posts again, and it does sound IBS-y to me, but I'm no doctor. But the alcohol is definite irritant for my IBS.

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    Default Re: I think I have an ulcer

    Health care in Vegas sucks ass. It sounds to me like you might have IBS.... my mom has it, it sucks. If I drink too much I get like that.... I used to go to an urgent care I forget the name of it but I want to say it's off Hacienda right where Ronnie and Josef salon is in Henderson.... obviously I haven't been to the doctor in a while, lol.
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    How are you feeling?

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    I just read up on IBS...and that does match my symptoms exactly. Everything.

    Guess I'll go read up on how to treat it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kaylinn View Post
    I just read up on IBS...and that does match my symptoms exactly. Everything.

    Guess I'll go read up on how to treat it.

    There are different medication you can take and also diet can help a bunch!

    I am a nursing mama so I can't take the medication so I have to eat bland non greasy and or spicy foods. I am dairy free also and it helps a TON!!! I hope you get the help you need because I know how horrible it is.

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    Well. I went to the DR. I have IBS, acid reflux, and ovarian cysts. Awaiting the results of the PAP.
    The doctor sucked, she didnt tell me anything about IBS, or how to fix it, she gave me immodium for the dirarrhea, and Nexium.
    She was gonna give me a prescription to quit smoking, but she forgot. She was also gonna give me some birth control pills to try out, to help with my periods and the cysts, but she forgot.

    So basicially, I paid $150, to find out I have some stuff wrong, but no idea how to fix it.

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    Default Re: I think I have an ulcer

    Oh honey, I feel for you. The problem with IBS is that there really is no definite treatment. It's just this chronic condition, but you can control it.

    Read the tips at www.helpforibs.com. That has helped me the most. Also, you can ask a doctor about Zelnorm, but that doesn't work for everyone.

    For now, just drink lots and lots of peppermint tea, and avoid things high in fat or insoluble fibre (like bran, raw veggies/ fruit...you can still have small portions of these, but only if you take them with some safe soluble fibre, like white bread, bananas, apple sauce, etc).

    Best of luck!

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    For the acid reflux try taking Papya Enzyme, its a natural antacid.. no side effects.

    Sorry for your luck babe

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