Been diagnosed w stomach ulcer - Now on meds
 

4 months after my concussion, been diagnosed with a stomach ulcer. Now I have to go on Prilosec for a month.
Not thrilled having to take this kindve medication. It does effect me mood.
Just needed to rant.

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SteveGee. I was on Prilosec for a month or so. I did not like how it made me feel. My doctor switched me to Prevacid. They work entirely differently.

What are you doing for you anxiety? Anxiety is often a cause of excess acid.

Did you have an endoscope? Good for you if you did. One more anxious challenge that you overcame...

Hi Mark,

Yeah - I had endescopy weeks ago which is how they diagnosed ulcer. Im on Prevacid now for a month.

Anxiety - therapy, meditation etc. We shall see...

OK to take in your experience?

Thanks

Anxiety
 

Also - my anxiety climbing because of the acid reflux/gas/ulcer situation. Now Im sleeping on an incline - have to figure out which foods trigger the refux - dont eat 4 hours before sleep. Its a bit overwhelming and anxiety producing - if that makes sense.

I wish I could stop thinking about/obsessing about it. Even dream about it.

Watch or listen to media that discuss concepts that are not anxiety triggering as the last thing you do before going to bed.

Try to memorize long passages or speeches. Bible scripture, speeches like the Gettysburg Address,

YouTube has plenty of videos of DIY projects or other How To's. Podcasts address many different topics.

There are homesteading and farming families that show you their life and projects. Wild Wonderful Off Grid. Acres of Clay, Millennial Farmer,

Check out Jordan Peterson. He has lectures, debates, and speeches that many find very helpful as they learn new ways of thinking about life.

Walter Williams will challenge you to think about some societal misunderstandings.

There is a couple who are rebuilding a salvage sailboat, Expedition Evans. There's Sampson Boat Company and others rebuilding 100 year old sailing yachts.

If you get stuck in a pity party, watch Andy at Harmless Farmer.

Matt's Off Road Recovery is entertaining.

Find things to occupy your mind that do not allow you to get stuck in your anxiety.

I start music playlists that others have arranged that will play continuously

Consider whether the Prevacid has made your anxiety worse.

We watch many of the you tubers you listed.. so much variety and knowledge on so many subjects. And so different than the standard TV/cable offerings.

Prevacid may make anxiety worse but I have to take it for a month to heal ulcer.
Thanks for the list Mark - appreciate it.

stevegee,

Pepcid is also used to heal ulcers. It reduces stomach acid but uses a different action. It has fewer side-effects.

Just an idea to discuss with your doctor and/or pharmacist.

Unfortunatly it might be parasites and flagyl is prescribed. This has been a crap 4 months.

In case you get exposed to Covid, ivermectin is an anti-parasite drug and is also beneficial with Covid.

Ivermectin and COVID-19:
A report in Antiviral Research, widespread interest, an FDA warning, two letters to the editor and the authors' responses.

[Despite the authors' cautious conclusion that Ivermectin "warrants further investigation for possible benefits in humans," the paper has excited widespread interest on medical and veterinary websites, which often incorrectly describe the drug as a treatment or cure for COVID-19. These inappropriate statements led to a warning by the US FDA, that ivermectin in veterinary products should not be used for human therapy.]
Ivermectin and COVID-19: A report in Antiviral Research, widespread interest, an FDA warning, two letters to the editor and the authors' responses

Prevacid is horrible
 

I really think the drug (which Ive been on for 2 weeks) is causing anxiety. Im gonna stop.

Ask about Pepcid. It was much easier for me. No side-effects. It takes a bit longer to heal an ulcer but I healed up fine. I has acid inflaming up high.

As I do not have PCS knowledge, I am adding this on the understanding that those who do may have more info.

2 natural remedies for peptic ulcers are:
Mastic Gum (Gum Mastica) which apparently eradicates the H Pylori that causes these stomach ulcers
DGL-liquorice root (powder or tablets) which actively coats and heals the ulcers (Please note it must be the DGL = deglycyrrhizinated form of liquorice root as the other form can cause increased blood pressure!)

Unfortunatly Pepcid actually makes anxiety worse with heart palpitations. I almost feel like both of these drugs are affecting my brain. And its scary. Because I have to take one or the other to heal this damn ulcer.

Are the doctors sure you do not have an H-pylori infection ulcer and need the appropriate antibiotics.

Endoscopy/biopsy was negative for pylori. That being said, Im gonna go off ppi's for 2 weeks and do the breath test.