Linda0818
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Linda, "Overt bleeding associated with low dose aspirin (LDA) is well-recognized, little attention is given to the possibility of association between LDA and occult bleeding, although this is known to occur in healthy volunteers. LDA is used increasingly in primary and secondary prevention of a number of medical conditions, many of which are common in older people".
I just got home from the store. Bought some probiotics (1 billion, not 10 billion). It has the bacteria for stomach ailments. Also, I didn't buy a bunch of fruits and vegetables because many are either acidic or fiberous (fiber harder to digest). I bought a plastic container of melon chunks instead. Just made myself a chicken sandwich with saltine crackers on the side instead of chips. I'm avoiding milk and sodas too. Rice and chicken is what's for dinner. I'm drinking only water with my meals. I believe I'm slowly improving by sticking to a bland diet, using an acid inhibitor and taking probiotics. Thanks for all the input.
Yes, I knew about it being used to treat certain ailments. Makes you wonder about all the people out there, me included, who pop aspirin and/or acetaminophen on a daily basis to make that backache or headache go away, both very common among adults.
Cas, do not try to treat this by yourself. Get to a doc as soon as time allows.
If it's a bacterial ulcer (the H. Pylori thing aforementioned) the cure is as simple as an anti-biotic.
If you must self diagnose (my mother is the same way. She's hardly been to a doctor in her life and is going strong at 93. Go figure, those Norwegians), try some green tea. If that helps, go see a doctor anyway.
Agreed.
Like I said, do little things to try and make your stomach feel better, like the bland diet, etc, but get the ball rolling on getting into the doc. I too am on a waiting list to see a gastroenterologist. It takes forever to get into places like that, but I'm on the list. I don't know why it would take a long time to get in to see your regular GP, but if your symptoms become worse and more frequent, to heck with ALL of them, take yourself to the ER or an urgent care center.