September 9th surgery

[mabeckoff]

Thanks everyone for your good wishes. I will have health insurance May1st

[JenniferG]

That's great, Melissa. How are you in the meantime?

[mabeckoff]

I am in much pain from the ulcer. I have nothing for the pain. It is so cold here , as well, which makes my back hurt

[JenniferG]

I'm so sorry to hear that Melissa. Roll on Springtime. At least the warmth might help ease your back. I wonder if anybody here knows of any over-the-counter treatments for ulcer pain.

[jrnyc]

i used to get something called Carafate...it coats the stomach...
it used to be prescription, but i heard it became over the counter...
i would check with pharmacist...you take it before a meal...
or anytime stomach hurts...
only hard part was swallowing it before it started dissolving..
but it is do-able...and helpful stuff...

jess...& Sparky

[mabeckoff]

Thanks Jess

[mabeckoff]

I am going to see Pain Management. Dr Hata reduced the cost of the appt from $700 to $300 for me . So I will see him February 1st

[jrnyc]

good...i hope he can help you...
also...i would ask pharmacist about Carafate...i used to take
it before i took prescriptions that hurt my stomach...
it really did help...
later on, i had prescription Protonix for acid reflux....but it was very
expensive...my insurance did not want to pay for it...

jess...and Sparky

[JenniferG]

Good luck Melissa!

[mabeckoff]

Did you have an H Pylori test done?
Susan

Yes, I finally talked to my doctor yesterday. The H Pylori test was negative

[jrnyc]

hi Melissa
so does that mean it is not caused by bacteria...?
if so, i wonder if that makes it harder to treat...?
i hope not...
i am so sorry you are in pain...
but if stress caused this ulcer, then i am sure no one
would be surprised, because heaven knows you have had such
an overload of stress!! and that is surely an understatement.
i truly hope there is a tx plan the doctors can come up
with that will help with the pain, and help with healing!

jess...& Sparky

[mabeckoff]

hi Melissa
so does that mean it is not caused by bacteria...?
if so, i wonder if that makes it harder to treat...?
i hope not...
i am so sorry you are in pain...
but if stress caused this ulcer, then i am sure no one
would be surprised, because heaven knows you have had such
an overload of stress!! and that is surely an understatement.
i truly hope there is a tx plan the doctors can come up
with that will help with the pain, and help with healing!

jess...& Sparky

Yes that is correct. No bacteria. So we are trying different drugs until we find the correct one to control the stomach acid without side effects. I certainly have enough stress in my life. The only good item is that Marc has got a job. The rest of my stress is still there

Thanks for caring

[jackieg412]

Hi Melissa,
How are you doing this week?Are you better?
Jackie

[rohrer01]

Hey, Melissa. I haven't touched base with you for a while. It's good to hear that your hubby has a job. I hope they can figure out how to treat your ulcer and reduce your stress. I had H. Pylori once. It was aweful, but treated with antibiotics. I'm sorry it's not that easy for you.

Take Care.

[mabeckoff]

I am in constant pain. It is cold here in southern CA. I hope that Dr Hata can give me some pain relief for the ulcer.