Ulcers Found During Endoscopy

[Odee 57]

Hello !!

This is my first post, although I've been *lurking*'for many many months. I finally had the endoscopy last week and it revealed that I had a couple ulcers in my stomach. Dr didn't discuss with me after - the nurse told me, gave me the photos, a prescription for Prilosec and said I should let my PCP know. I'm slightly annoyed that the doctor didn't discuss it with me.

My question is, does this discovery affect my eligibility for the surgery ? I tried to search around here but i am coming up empty on an answer.

Another wake up call for me ! I have PsA (psoriatic arthritis) and use a biologic (Humira) injections and I am also worried about that.

Thanks! Love this website ! So much helpful information and support!!

[jdavies 1]

they found on on me as well but they said they would just take care of it while they were there.....I guess just remove it

[Odee 57]

Thanks ! I was told they had to heal before even considering surgery. Interesting...

[mrsnate 55]

Im going through this right now too. I had an upper GI today which showed some ulcers. My surgeon said that we have to find out if the ulcers are caused by bacteria (they can test with blood or a biopsy). If they are, they give a 2 week regimen of antibiotics and approx 6 weeks of an antacid (like prilosec). I still don't know if mine are bacterial, but once I do I'll be able to start treatment. Are you as disappointed as I am? I'm sooo bummed to be having a setback. My surgeon said it's important to be healthy and fully healed...at least that is his rules.

Good luck to you. I'm anxious to hear what your doc says!

[Odee 57]

Yes, had the biopsy and mine are not bacterial, just good old fashioned ulcers. He said they have to be healed before surgery. N

I'm trying to make the best of it but yeah I am BUMMED OUT big time !! My follow up endoscopy was pushed back 2 more weeks as my doc doesn't think they will be healed in 6 weeks.

Also had my psych veal last week and the psych wants to see me again !? Anyhow, it seems like its never going to be the end of the road for me !! LOL

Gotta laugh or I'd go crazy

Good luck to you !