Suggestion for stomach ulcer medicine?

Question

Well, here goes...I just found out I have a stomach ulcer. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what the best medication is to take for this from experience? My doc prescribed Pepcid. Surely there's got to be something better than this!

Answer 1

Hi ROdam

Here are some remedies to correct your issue.

Causes of Peptic Ulcer
In addition to bacterial and viral infections, peptic ulcer can also be caused by poor diet, food allergies, nutritional deficiencies, alcohol, smoking, and chronic stress. As mentioned above, various commonly used medications can also cause problems, especially asprin. In addition to aspirin, other NSAIDs linked to peptic ulcers include Advil, Clinoril, Feldene, Ibuprofen, Nalfon, Nuprin, Orudis, Oruvail, Relafen, and Tolectin. In severe cases of ulcer, internal bleeding can occur due to thinning of the lining of the stomach and/or intestines.

Quick Action Plan for Peptic Ulcer

1. Avoid all sugars, refined carbohydrates, sodas, milk and dairy products, processed foods, preservatives, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame), corn syrup, alcohol, white bread and white flour products, pastries, and hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as all foods to which your are allergic.

2. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish.

3. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day.

4. Miso soup and strained vegetable broth, made from cooking down a variety of organic vegetables, are healing and easy to digest, making them especially valuable for any digestive problems.

5. To reduce symptoms, eat small meals throughout the day, rather than following the traditional three large meals per day routine.

6. Certain herbs have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help repair the lining of the stomach and intestines. The best herbs for this are Echinacea and goldenseal, aloe vera, cayenne pepper, chamomile, licorice root, and slippery elm.

7. Therapeutic juices include raw cabbage juice by itself, or mixed with either carrot or celery juice; raw potato juice; wheatgrass juice; carrot, spinach juice; carrot juice; carrot, beet cucumber.

8. Soothing baths two to five nights a week can help to relieve symptoms.

9. If you smoke, stop, and also avoid exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke. In addition, learn how to effectively cope with and manage stress.

10. If you are currently taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, consider replacing them with safer, more effective natural remedies.

11. Nutritional supplements include vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, and zinc, taken with a multivitamin/multimineral formula. Essential fatty acids, especial omega-3 oils, are also recommended, as are bismuth and the amino acid L-glutamine. Linseed oil can also be effective. It can be added to salads or over drizzled lightly steamed vegetables.

Best of health to you

Cheers

Answer 2

If your Ulcer is a result of GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease aka Acid Reflux) then I suggest first getting medication to calm down that, such as Prilosec or Nexium. If you are taking any medications like Antibiotics, Bisphosphonates(Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel), Iron supplements, Pain relievers (ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Neproxen, aspirin), Potassium supplements, Anticholinergics(Ditropan), Calcium channel blockers, Narcotics (opioid, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin),Progesterone, Quinidine, Sedatives or tranquilizers, or Theophylline, you should probably lessen the amount or stop taking it all together. you might consider asking your doctor to order an EGD, and see if they van take biopsies to check for any abnormalities in your stomach tissue.You should probably get a test done to see if you have H. pylori bacteria in your stomach (they just take a blood sample and send it to lab, should be back in about ten days) and if you do you should try treating it with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), such as nexium or zantac, and certain antibiotics(I don't know the name of these). you should also ask to be tested for Helicobacter, a bacteria commonly associated with ulcers. after you start taking medicine to cure any bacteria you have you should start with a diet avoiding any Acidic food, gaseous foods, spicy foods, and foods that generally upset your stomach. that with the help of the Dexilant should let your Ulcers heal. I hope this helps!

Answer 3

Stomach ulcers are treated for 2 weeks with 2 antibiotics combined with a stomach acid inhibitor.
It sounds like you got only half the treatment.

Answer 4

there is no way to acually 'cure' it.... therer are lots of remedys that may take the pain of it away like just vertually antacids ( doctors will prescribe good ones but a ulcer will never just get up and leave. i keep mine under control with just taking it easy on fizzy drinks, coffee and alcohol (oh and acidic foods like olives)
good luck!

Answer 5

I found some good info here.