How'd you know you had an ulcer?

[Sprinkles1 358]

So, I've contacted my Dr's office but they have to give me a call back. While I'm waiting, I'm just curious how you knew you had an ulcer? Did it happen over night or gradually? Out of all the pain I've had, I haven't had any with eating or drinking. I've been able to do both just fine until this morning. Now every sip or bite I take is very painful. Idk if it's an ulcer or something else, so I would love some feedback of other's experience.

Thanks!

[Jessibird 32]

I wish I could tell you. I didn't know I had an ulcer until it ruptured. But the pain eating and drinking is a good sign. Ask your Dr if you should take carafate. It helped me so much.

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[Frustr8 7,886]

Well I have gastritis and Hector, which one is causing my pain. Gripy pain ,mid upper abdomen going over to under right ribcage. You eat and 2 hours later it returns Milk doesn't help a whole lot, coffee, spices and peppermint intensifies the gripe. You want to bend over your forearm , thinking the pressure will somehow stop it.
If you do manage to eat, you can eat only a small until you feel over-full. And where,eating might have once satisfied you it doesn't help now. Honestly,the only,relief I get is due to my extre strength PPI Dexilant. Protein Shakes don't upset it at all, isn't that strange? Should I also be on Carafate? Don't know, my gastroenterologist closed his,practice here and went to a larger city multi-docttor group, 6 days before my,next scheduled appointment. Now I am faced,with asking my,PCP or asking someone affiliated,with my new Bariatric Surgeon in Columbus. I'm not rocking the boat at this,point.😪

[Frustr8 7,886]

PS for the few who haven't heard, Hector,is the name of my small, unperfrated gastric ulcer. Hector can not from H Pylori bacteria but from excessive NSAID usage. My life goal-to keep Hector sound asleep.😟