new and looking for treatment options

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-16-2006
new and looking for treatment options
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Thu, 03-16-2006 - 9:27am

Hi all, I am new and recently dx'ed with ulcers/gastritis. Currently awaiting the biopsies on the ulcers to find out what caused them. I am 31, and I looked around enough to find out that stress apparently does not cause them (I am a mental heath emergency services worker and a mom of 4, plus pets, so I have enough of that) but I am concerned. My doc currently put me on Nexium- does it work well?

I don't take a lot os NSAIDS, so I am not sure what caused my current disorder, and wondering how long it takes to treat. How would I know if I have complications? When should I expect to feel better? (I have been feeling pretty youcky for a LONG time, just ignored the stuff) What are some good things I can do to help myself? My doc had no time to really explain stuff to me and told me we would know more after the biopsy, so I am just hanging here with questions. Thanks for your help!

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-23-2003
Fri, 03-17-2006 - 1:18pm

Hi and Welcome aboard!


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