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been suffering from stomach bug/pains for the last 8 days now, getting fed up with it, I've been on Equilon to start off with, then went to the doctors and I'm on ranitidine which kinda keeps my stomach at bay. Anyone had this before? discuss! 
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Morphine is the way forward a truly amazing drug 
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Pete__2
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Sounds like an Ulcer if your taking Ranitidine.
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willay
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just want it to go, yesterday I was on this energy stuff so I wasnt eating at all and felt fine. Then once i got into the pictures watching matrix munching popcorn (had to) it started playing up again, then this morning i was greeted by stomach pains and 20 mins on the toilet.
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Taken from http://www.ranitidine.com :
"Ranitidine is used to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach makes too much acid. Ranitidine also is used to treat or prevent occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach. It decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach. Ranitidine is available with and without a prescription."
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willay
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hum, almost does the job.
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Pete__2
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Do you drink milk??
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willay
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nope, well not at the moment. Should i?
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Pete__2
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Yes,Milk is an Alkali so it should balance out the PH levels in your stomach.
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willay
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milk it is then. funny enough i was told not to have milk with me tea cause my stomach might freak.
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Kerry
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milk on an upset stomach can work either way
u are better drinking something like yacult (sp)
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Pete__2
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Friendly Bacteria!!
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quote:
Originally posted by Pete__2
Friendly Bacteria!!
For all the family!
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willay
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thanks guys. Though I think if the pain hasnt stopped by next week I'll be off to the doctors again :S
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i always find stella cures anything, and a dooby....
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willay
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my course manager actually recomended larger. but i need to drive. :/
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Lregnovagsi
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I have some kind of stomach problem, when i eat certain types of food i get excruciating pains in my stomache.Been to the docs and he thinks its either Ghall (however its spelt) stones or IBS.i'm on 3 pills a day for the rest of my life, or i can have an op which will leave a huge scar on my tummy. Think i might have to go for the op because there's nothing worse than going out for a meal and you can feel it coming on, it ruins your night.
I've had it 4 years now, it started when my car was stollen, the doctor says it's triggered by stress.
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Pete__2
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Thats a Stomach ulcer..
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Lregnovagsi
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which? Me or Willay? worried now!
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willay
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hugs for you lregnovagsi, only had it for 8 days and its been hell. <3
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What causes ulcers?
The direct cause of peptic ulcers is the destruction of the gastric or intestinal mucosal lining of the stomach by hydrochloric acid, an acid normally present in the digestive juices of the stomach. Infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori is thought to play an important role in causing both gastric and duodenal ulcers. Helicobacter pylori may be transmitted from person to person through contaminated food and water. Antibiotics are the most effective treatment for Helicobacter pylori peptic ulcers.
Injury of the gastric mucosal lining, and weakening of the mucous defenses are also responsible for gastric ulcers. Excess secretion of hydrochloric acid, genetic predisposition, and psychological stress are important contributing factors in the formation and worsening of duodenal ulcers.
Another major cause of ulcers is the chronic use of anti-inflammatory medications, such as aspirin. Cigarette smoking is also an important cause of ulcer formation and ulcer treatment failure.
Symptoms
The major symptom of an ulcer is a burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach area that lasts between 30 minutes and 3 hours. This pain is often interpreted as heartburn, indigestion or hunger. The pain usually occurs in the upper abdomen, but sometimes it may occur below the breastbone. In some individuals the pain occurs immediately after eating. In other individuals, the pain may not occur until hours after eating. The pain frequently awakens the person at night. Weeks of pain may be folowed by weeks of not having pain. Pain can be relieved by drinking milk, eating, resting, or taking antacids.
Appetite and weight loss are other symptoms. Persons with doudenal ulcers may experience weight gain because the persons eats more to ease discomfort. Recurrent vomiting, blood in the stool and anemia are other symptoms.
What does a stomach ulcer affect?
The main thing that a stomach ulcer affects is the nerves surrounding it. The nerves become agitated and cause a great amount of pain. However, stomach ulcers can cause hemorrhages from the erosion of a major blood vessel; a tear in the wall of the stomach or intestine, with resultant peritonitis; or obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract because of spasm or swelling in the area of the ulcer.
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Lregnovagsi
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It is hell, i agree, that's if you've got the same type of thing as me.
I've been told to eat plenty of fibre, and stay away from fatty foods, pastry etc, but it just comes on when it wants.
Have you been told to stay away from certain foods?
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Pete__2
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http://www.internetpharmacyservices.com/healthcontentpharm/ailmentsanddiseases/stomach_ulcers.htm
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not really. apart from spicy (learnt the hard way). just told to take the pills and come back if pain continues. :/
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