help stomach probs

valval

well stopped naproxen because stomach was playing up saw doc who said need camera to check things out do not see hospital till 17th sept (yes am scared to death about it) well last night steve fancied fried rice from chinese and as he is being so good we had it well i had pork with noodles big mistake in so much pain even with stronger stomach protector had some anti acids about 12 just got some ginger ale and toast with ginger jam as need to eat but hurts so bad did not want to what else will help please it quite bad just going to get wheat bag to put on (even though it feels like it burning) just to get some relief val

dreamdaisy

Oh dear, valval, didn't this happen recently too? Stay off the Chinese my lovely, there's obviously something in it that sets you off. Keep up with the antacids, heat should help and the ginger too, and stick to a very plain diet for the next couple of days. Could it be an ulcer? I'm no doc (as you know) but that could be the cause of this. DD

Petitesse

Ouch, that sounds painful Valval.

I was thinking about ulcer too. That is not unusual with NSAIDS.

There is not much you can do I think except staying off coffee, alcohol, smoking, spicy foods and aspirin.

If it is an ulcer then the antacids will not be enough. You will need other meds to stop the stomach acid.

What stomach protector did you take? Something like Omeprazole?

If you are not better very soon, I would think you need to see your GP to see if you can get appointment sooner or maybe start on meds to control the stomach acid?

kathe

Like the two others , maybe it an ulcer you have??
I got an ulcer from the nasid`s and they had to go donwn whit a camera to look in the stomach. It was not so scarey as I tooth. Youst remember to breath...The check took about 5 min when I did it.. Goot a soure trouth after but that whent a way in a coupel of days.
Now I take medicine to prevent ulcer ! tablet a day when I`m on nasid...

Hope you feel better..Best wiches..

valval

thanks both of you yep chilli last time even though it was mild 17th can not come around fast enough
on lansoprazole 30mg yep that what i think it might be will ask rhummy nurse if need to stop other arthiritis meds give stomache a rest grrr val

Numptydumpty

Val, I agree with the others, it does sound as though it might be an ulcer.
Best stay off spicy foods if they trigger whatever it is.
I hope it eases very soon.
Best wishes,
Numpty

Soretoe2

Hello Valval,
I also had an ulcer form years of NSAID's, main culprit was the Naproxen and it was the Enteric Coated one too.
After a nasty episode and treatment I am left with tummy problems and have to eat only basic plain foods (loads of oats). If I eat something on what's my naughty list, my tum/gut lets me know big time and I always wish I hadn't given in to something nice but to me deadly.
You may not have an ulcer yet but you may have what they call precursor signs. The only way of finding that out is to have an endoscophy (not sure if I've spelt that right). It's really not that bad and gives an instant diagnosis.
On bad days I have what I call my weak tea and toast day, a little clear soup or crackers are also usually ok too.
As if we don't have enough to put up with.
If I were you I'd pop down the docs and have a chat about it all. I hope you feel a lot better soon.
Joy

barbara12

Oh Val..I have a dread of this with taking meds..it just not fair ..we find something to help with the pain and then this..I did have a run of stomach probs...and I had to have a camera...thank goodness they didnt find anything...but I was given a diet to follow to settle things down.
The trouble is not being able to take the meds, I do hope it all goes well for you..just try having a bland diet for now x

valval

thankyou both just googled it and bananas are good strange but it one of the few things have felt like eating body must know what good for it better than my brain. had a nap feel less over welmed by it only 16 more days to go lol it great of you all to help out thankyou val

mig

Sorry you not so good,hope you feel better soon.Mig

LignumVitae

Awww valval, first chilli and now fried rice?! Not fair. I hope you feel better tomorrow ...I can't see a mention of peppermint tea/oil/cordial above...it's meant to be a good remedy. Lemon and ginger tea is another or good old chamomile, all might help a bit. Maybe put a bit of custard with those bananas - its a gentle, easy to digest food and might feel a tiny bit like a treat. Good luck in getting it sorted...16 days and counting unless you chase them sooner. Love n hugs, LV xx

Suestpeters

I have a real fear of this with all the meds we take, once threw my stomach a really long way with a drug that didn't agree with it.

I really hope you feel better soon - thinking of you loads

Suestp

ruby2

aw Val I feel for you ..I was poorly for a couple of years.

Personally
Gall Bladder was the problem and the culprits were always..
anything fried
pasta (hard for me to digest)
Greens especially broccoli
Anything spicy
Large meals ..best to graze and have small meals and never having that very full feeling.

Hope you get it sorted soon.

valval

had forgotten peppermint tea, helped me get some sleep thanks all .still got hot air bloon for stomach but pain not so bad now hopeing it just irritated and will settle down val

tillytop

Oh Valval I really feel for you. I have been having nightmare stomach problems for months and, like you, just don't know what to do with myself when it really kicks off.

The GP told me I had an inflamed colon so I stopped the Diclofenac recently, stopped the codeine (which I know now is, for me, absolutely evil when it comes to the stomach), started eating earlier in the evening, have been avoiding anything but bland foods, never take so much as a paracetamol without eating anything. I have found recently that any more than a sip of wine gives me outrageous stomach pains (and, oddly, makes me itch all over) within just a few minutes and I am gradually trying to find out what else disagrees with me (as you have done, by the sound of it with the chinese food).

I am pretty sure, now, that I have an ulcer and, because the pain and vile nausea are, for me, worse earlier in the day and when I am hungry, I hit on the idea of taking my 30mg Lanzoprazole at bedtime rather than in the morning and that has made a big difference. Also because Lanzo is used for healing ulcers, I am hoping that it will heal an ulcer if I do have one if I can avoid irritating it with other things in the meantime. I still alternate between severe constipation and the opposite (sorry can't spell it!) but the GP says that's IBS caused by the meds and I just have to live with it.

Sorry, I'm rambling now. What I am trying to say is that I do understand and you have my every sympathy. Hard though it might be, stopping the NSAIDs might be necessary for a bit to give the stomach a break - but it would be worth talking to the GP about it for advice.

Thinking of you.

Tillyxxx

dreamdaisy

Hello my pal Val, how are things today? I've been thinking of you a great deal and I hope things have improved. Is there a chance you could go to your GP soon for some 'proper' advice? We know our stuff but we ain't docs. Roll on the 17th indeed and we will be there to distract you while 'David Bailey' does his stuff, promise. DD

julie47

Hi Val

Sorry that you are having these horrid tummy problems. I have had 2 endoscopies because they thought I may have had an ulcer. Both results were negative Lets hope it is the same in your case too.

I tend to drink milk and eat yoghurt's to ease mine

Hope you feel better soon

Love Juliepf x

valval

hi only got a beach ball in stomach now it much better have just had turkey mash and veg so far so good val

valval

have just spoken to rhummy nurse am putting her app. off till 2nd of oct should have some idea what happening by then. also spoke to her about stomach and have decided to stop sulfa see if that causing probs can not eat in evening so did not take that one last night so fingers crossed things will be much better soon at least get through to 17th val

stickywicket

I'm sorry I'm late onto this, Val. I've been a bit tied up one way or another.

I've had ulcers, erosion of the stomach lining, hiatus hernia and inflammation of the oesophagus. I'd recommend no fatty foods, no fizzy drinks and, when really bad, no tea. Chamomile tea is no substitute but does help a bit.

Gaviscon would probably help but, if you're taking a stomach protector, best to ask the GP first. I think, ideally, they shouldn't be combined but, when bad, I do.

I hope it improves soon.

valval

well ended up at drop in center at gps yep given me gaviscon and some tabs worked great so happy can move again yay
thanks sticky it so much better now not felt like that before never want to again val

stickywicket

That's great, Val. I'm glad it's helped.

valval

this is the first evening have felt up to eating such a difference poached eggs on toast tasted great did not know quite how much pain was in till it went.
no one should be in that much pain chemist was no help yesterday they asked pharmasist and said you can not take anything thankgoodness doc thought different.
was not sure about drop in centers but was sure great for me saw doc in 10 min could not ask for better treatment val

stickywicket

Ah the simple pleasures of life - poached egg on toast! Lovely! I'm glad you could enjoy it at last, Val.

Now, I know you're the sensible type but just in case, in your euphoria, you might forget - please make sure your own doc and rheumatologist know all about this and the new meds.

dreamdaisy

I am so pleased to hear that things are a deal better for you - what a relief indeed. It's time to be careful Val, no more Chinese, no more chilli, no more spice or heat (including chutneys etc) so that everything has a chance to really settle and let's hope all that trouble stays away. Pharmacists know their stuff but it's always wise to get the view of a doctor too, I am glad the drop-in worked well for you, the one we have around here well, you're lucky if you're seen within the hour. DD

valval

yep our docs run it so he could check my notes and put meds on that he gave me have gone on lower dose of sulfa as rhummy nurse sugested as not been able to take it for few days i burst into tears on him poor bloke was in so much pain and had not slept :oops:
will be good just had salmon salad did not have pickeled onions just incase 12 days till find out fingers crossed it nothing much val