Stomach Pain...ulcer?

[Healthier2day1227 326]

I have a stomach pain that comes and goes, usually gone for about a week and then flares up for a day. My Dr put me on Prilosec 40 mg which seems to help, but last week it came back and I discontinued the Prilosec which has stomach pain as a side effect. It stayed away for about 4 days and then last night the pain was so bad, along with vomiting, that the on call dr said to go to the ER. (It was 11:00 ). The ER dr gave me anti nausea meds, liquid lidocaine and some sort of drink for my stomach. She also gave me a new scrip for Pepcid Ac to see if that's easier on my stomach. The pain was bad, it almost felt like persistent cramps along with gnawing hunger that wouldn't leave after eating. I'm worried it might be an ulcer, although I don't have blood in urine or feces so that's good. Meanwhile I have stopped all acidic foods because I was eating mandarins. Has anyone else experienced this sort of thing or is there anyone with ulcers that could describe it to me? Thank you!

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

Do you still have your gallbladder?

[valerie805 4]

I have similar issues. Out of nowhere my stomach starting hurting about two weeks ago. I also had the gnawing huger pain, felt like my stomach was being squeezed extremely tight. It last for a few hours then I was fine the next day. I was gonna let it go but it happen again on Sunday. I called my nurse and she said it might be my gallbladder. I'm at a nuclear medicine office now actually having my gallbladder tested. The front desk receptionist said they get a lot of patients who had weight loss surgery that now have issues with their gallbladder. Good luck to you!

[Healthier2day1227 326]

Thank you, yes I still have my gall bladder so that could be it.

[bonniefide 49]

Gallbladder pain can be in your right upper quadrant, but more often than not people have pain in their back or upper shoulder. Appendix pain is in your right lower quadrant. What you describe does sounds like a peptic ulcer.... but gallbladder could cause similar problems. Blood in stool and coffee-ground emesis (vomit) is generally when it goes on for awhile. If it is that bad, I would definitely want my surgeon to squeeze me in asap and run some tests. My boss had bypass and had a GI bleed, but she kept taking NSAIDs after her surgery, which was a big no-no! But, there are a multitude of things that could cause it. Keep us posted on what your doctor says!

[Arts137 1,811]

Please work with your MD. It could be an ulver at the surgical line (a marginal ulcer -- at the margin of the surgery), but if feels like GB. BUT we ain't MDs, keep working with the docs to get an answer!!!

[Healthier2day1227 326]

Thank you! I have an appt with my dr in two weeks but I am going to call him in a few days to let him know how the Pepcid is going. Today I feel great, no pain no hunger. And I haven't had any oranges or coffee.

[Queenie-Shelle 61]

I'm 4 weeks out...doc cleared me to exercise so I clean my bathroom very well & every since my left side has been hurting extremely bad at times....anyone have this?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated l.