Bizi:

If Pam's possible ulcer is caused (as many are, but not all) by H. Pylori, the treatment is fairly specific, takes some time, and the antibiotics involved give you a serious slamdunk... I can appreciate someone not wanting it. Treatment includes a PPI too and I'm not sure if that's "optional" in this case.

Pam:

I'm guessing it is the PPI you don't want? Is that the med that accelerates bone loss? Or is it an antibiotic?

I figure if you've had ulcers before you know the diet... that might be enough unless there's an infection. If you have history of H. Pylori you know there's a breath test for that, but if that is the case, it might be best you have the treatment.

I had a problem (may have been an ulcer, never dx'd) after a time of heavy reliance on large NSAID doses to treat migraines, sometimes without food. I don't know if you still take NSAIDs at all or think the cause might be something like that. Anyway, I observed a very conservative "bland" diet for a full 8 weeks and continued to be careful on spicy, greasy and irritating foods for a few months thereafter. It was annoying, but I did get better without meds.

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