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This sounds a lot more serious than a casual doctor's visit in a couple weeks. If I were you, I would go to urgent care or maybe even the ER and not leave until they get you in to see a specialist. Take a family member to vouch for you if that would help.

That blows.. sounds terrible..

Not sure what your thoughts are on it/where you live, but marijuana definitely helps with nausea and building an appetite.

I know that's probably obvious and it's not for everyone. But it really helps my nausea I get from cervicogenic migraines and cluster headaches. My brother said it helps his ulcer symptoms a lot as well.

Feel free to vent here, or on [email protected] .

I know the sub used to prevent this kind of topics, but Lemmy is too small to have this kind of restrictions

Good luck, it seems horrible...

Pet theory that a lot of doctors are sociopaths and join the profession for the power and money. Rare to find one that actually cares about people and hasn't burnt out.

Not a doctor but you can try drinking cold apple juice or black grape juice. If these aren't available then refrigerated water melon or very ripe bananas or coconut water. These will give you some appetite and cool down the stomach acid which is causing the ulcer.

I had this. I thought I was dying or something. The good news is I got better and it has never happened again. The bad news is it took like a month.

I think I just ate soups for the month. I also remembered Gatorade somehow helped.

But yeah it sucks. Hang in there!

I used to think I'd deal with any side effects if I could find something to control my appetite. Reading your account, I have to revise my thoughts on that.

I had ulcers a lot when I was younger. If you go to the ER, they will give you Milk of Magnesia with Lidocaine in it (basically). Which almost immediately curbs the pain. The cure, for mine atleast, was Nexium for a few months, then a steady dose of Omeprezol (each one reduces acid from different sources). Over time, all my stomach problems went away. I still take Omeprezol, but maybe 25gm every 2 weeks, if that.

That's rough buddy.... Memes aside that does, indeed, sound rough.

I have similar issues like yours.

Ulcers can form in the upper GI tract due to excess acid production, or lack of food, or chronic acid reflux due to hiatus hernia or insufficient gastro-esophageal valve closure. Each needs different sets of treatments. But if the treatments are not working, then you need to get tested for H. Pylori infection on one of the ulcers. It's a bacteria that really needs antibiotic treatment for it to go away, else the ulcer will persist indefinitely. To diagnose H Pylori, you need a an endoscopic biopsy done of the ulcer. Demand the doctor to get yourself tested for h pylori.

If possible, peanut butter is a good nutrient. Has good proteins and fat, and is easily swallowable. Avoid caffeine, tea, smoking, alcohol, anything citric, candy, sugary products, pineapple, papaya, hot (as in chilli hot) foods, chilies, chocolates, etc.

I wouldn't recommend Gatorade, as often has added acids for the flavor, which is not good for your GI tract right now. You can get unflavoured Oral rehydration powders over the counter, and use those only if you are dehydrated or feeling weak. Surviving on just salts and sugars is not good. You need macro nutrients for the wound to heal..

Ensure is fine, but not enough and very sugary. As I said earlier, have peanut butter. If you can have green leafy salads with some feta cheese, that is very good. I know it's very difficult to feel like eating amid the constant feeling of uneasiness and nausea, but you need to find some space in between. Maybe when it is the least worse.

Dude, that sucks. I totally understand the medical situation as I also live somewhere with dismissive doctors and no real options.

I don't have any advice, I just agree that it sucks.

I’m not a doctor… but if you need electrolytes, and hate the taste of Gatorade… you could try pedialyte. I’ve never tasted it personally, but I’d assume since it’s geared towards children… it’s gotta taste a tad better than Gatorade… hopefully?

I’d also suggest broths or soups if you’re able to tolerate them. That would help to hydrate you and give you some vitamins and minerals. Oh, also take a multivitamin or supplement to help you during this difficult digestive time..

I wish you good luck and good health. 🤞🏻 the specialists get to the bottom of this and you’re feeling better soon!

soylent is great.

Have you considered asking a GP or going to ER with that?

Something similar to this happened to me because of food allergies (undiagnosed wheat and milk casein, gastroenteritis for over a week). Can you try switching to plant based ensure?

That sucks. Hope you get better soon! Do you have a primary care physician or family doctor? They should be able to help you with prescription medication for nausea and also help manage your acid. Are you taking max dose protonic already for example. I would also suggest to get tested for helicobacter pylori.