ULCER!
#33742 - 12/26/03 12:22 PM
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So I have an ulcer. And I am border-line anemic.
I got the ulcer from the meds I'm taking...and from stress.
I HATE medicines! I want to crawl away right now. My hubby is a wreck! I'm just SO SICK! Sinus and bronchitus, a yeast infection for 2 months now (no sugar in this girl's diet for weeks now...or yeast!), I have bleeding internal hemmorhoids, IBS, the list doesn't end! HELP!
I want so badly to be healthy! G-d should just help me!
Everything happens for a reason...and I know that...so I won't fall into despair. G-d must think I'm pretty special if He knows I can handle all of this, right?
I love each and every person on this board....thank you for your endless support and hugs!
I hope everyone had a terrific holiday!
Please stay healthy and happy!
*hugs* and happy Friday!
Ruchie
P.S. Nope, no iron supplements.....and nope, it wasn't the antibiotics causing the probs...and nope, it's not colitis. Just to clear that up! Thanks for caring everyone!!!!!!!
P.P.S. If you have ANY ulcer advice...bring it on...I'm new at this!! Thanks!
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Bevrs
#33748 - 12/26/03 01:10 PM
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Thank you SO MUCH for your responses....you're WONDERFUL!
I moved this post here cause I thought the other post was maybe getting too long...I guess that was silly! I didn't realize it would be so confusing...
The doc. kept me on the meds I'm on...I guess it doesn't matter now that the damage has been done? I dunno...
I hope you had a FANTASTIC holiday! I'll def. keep you posted!
*hugs*
Ruchie
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Thanks for keeping us posted Ruchie!! Hope you are feeling better soon!!
Hugs to you,
Barb:)
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Hey Ruchie -
I don't have any ulcer advice - don't really know much about them, but just wanted to say good luck, hope you get some good advice & feel better soon! 
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Ruchie, glad to hear you have an answer at least.
I have a book by Dr John Briffa, a doctor in London with a special interest in immunology and nutrition. He says:
Although for many years ulcers were thought to be caused by stress or an excess of fatty foods, in fact, many ulcers seem to be caused by a bacterium known as 'Helicobacter pylori', and the possibility of this should be discussed with your doctor.
The lining of the gut is shielded from potentially damaging digestive secretions by a coating of protective mucus. An ulcer is a raw area in the wall of the intestine where this protective mechanism has broken down.
There is a great deal you can do to help healing through your diet. All spicy foods/irritants/acid forming foods should be avoided. A high fibre diet will help to prevent ulcers recurring so choose more gentle forms of fibre such as oats, brown rice, fruits and veggies.
Cabbage juice (yuk!) is very effective at healing ulcers. You'll need a juicer to make this, and may feel great relief within days - no need to down lots of it - just sip the juice regularly through the day, and it can be made quite diluted if you don't like the taste.
Vitamin A can be beneficial in healing ulcers, as it enhances tissue healing (discuss with your doctor if you have any history of kidney stones/problems). Don't take more than 10,000IU a day if you're pregant or planning pregnancy.
Zinc promotes tissue healing.
DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated licorice) is a compound which has been shown to be about as effecive as conventional drugs in healing ulcers. Take doses 15 minutes before meals and 1-2 hours before bedtime.
Your diet should be very gentle until the ulcer is healed - puree, mash and well cook your food. (Basically, the IBS diet looks very good for ulcer healing too!)
Hope some of this helps and you're feeling better soon.
Sorry for this v long post!
Shellsbells
Edited by Shellsbells (12/26/03 02:53 PM)
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ANSWERS!
#33757 - 12/26/03 02:56 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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THANK YOU, Shellsbells! I KNEW someone would have answers for Ruchie! YIPPEE! Ruchie, I look at your picture, that adorable smile on your face, and ulcers just don't jive with that picture! Get better soon.
Thanks again, Shellsbells!
Bev.
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Ulcers and milk -
in the past it was thought that drinking milk was a good way to relieve the discomfort of an ulcer. NO NO NO! Evidence now suggests that milk actually encourages Helicobacter pylori (the bacterium now believed to be a major cause of ulcers). Just another reason to avoid dairy if you're not already.
All the best.
Shellsbells
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Ruchie,
Did your Dr put you on anything for the ulcers?
Give you anything for the Hemmorhoids?
What meds caused the ulcer?
Any stress reduction strategies that you are using?
I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. I have to say though, that as unpleasant as ulcers can be, I'm glad it wasn't something more serious.
Keep us posted.
Joan
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Re: ULCER!
#33791 - 12/26/03 07:01 PM
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Kandee
Reged: 05/22/03
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Oh my, I feel so sorry for you.  An ulcer is no fun. You said it was from meds and stress. Were you tested for H.Pylori as well? The only good thing about an ulcer is that it can be healed....but it takes time.
As far as I know the diet for ulcers is pretty bland....rice and bananas (sound familiar?) and not much unlike the IBS one. As to the anemia what did your doc
suggest?
Please be very gentle with yourself. Be as nice and considerate to yourself as you are everyone else here. Not only does the "power that be" know your are special but we all here do as well.......
Here's wishing you a better New Year in '04.....time to ring out the old and bring in the new....a new and healthy year for you!!!!!!
Kandee
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Hi Ruchie- I am sending prayers your way! My heart just went out to you when I read the list of all
you are dealing with. You seem to be doing a great job of trying to stay positive and get information
to help yourself, though I completely understand at times your wanting to 'crawl away' somewhere.
If I come across any good research on ulcers I'll be sure to send it to you. Till then, I'll continue to pray for your healing. I hope 2004 brings you good health and happiness! Linda
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