What did you do if you have stomach ache or ulcer?

Philippines
September 18, 2007 9:30pm CST
I have read an article that ulcer may be a cause of skipping foods and sometimes stress. What did you do to overcome that?
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18 responses
@zer0charly (5614)
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
I have ulcer before. But my grand mother told me to drink milk and eat bread. Then your stomach wouldnt ache anymore. But also,try not to skip your meal. Eat your meal on time and of course go to the doctor for that.
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
Hi zerocharly! Yes we should not skip meals to avoid stomachache. Eating on time is also a good habit. Thanks for sharing. God bless! d=)
@MisterPlus (1915)
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
Hyperacidity is address by neutralizers like milk or other remedies over the counter medicine. To completely cure it take some iron supplement together with Vitamin C for absorption.
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
Hi MisterPlus! I agree with you that drinking milk is a good remedy for hyperacidity. Thanks for the response. God bless! d=)
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
19 Sep 07
I know first hand that you can get serious stomache upsets from being emotionally stressed out. On the occasion that this happens to me, I just try to calm myself down and I take pepto to help calm my tummy down.
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
Hi Jshean20! I am happy that youll be able to overcome stress. Keep it up and God bless! d=)
@lynboobsy11 (11343)
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
Maybe do not skip meals and avoid stress. Be busy and eat healthy and right amount of food regularly so that to avoid having ulcer.
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
Hi lynboobsy11! I agree with you. Those are the things we should do to avoid ulcer. Thanks for sharing. God bless! d=)
@jeanbug23 (992)
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
Stress is one cause of having ulcer. Drinking too much coffee and carbonated drinks even on an empty stomach are also the problems causing it. I think we should avoid taking anything especially medications before meals, unless prescribed by a physician. Right now, I am taking antacids that comforts me.
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
Hi jeanbug23! I will also try to take antacids to comfort me in times of that. Thanks for the response. God bless! d=)
@butterfly39 (3904)
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
yeah I have an ulcer before...but now I always make sure that I won't skip meals...it won't help really.
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
Hi butterfly39! Glad taht you are not skipping meals already. Sometimes I have a tendency of doing that because of work. But now that I know that it will not do good to me then I should stop. Thanks for sharing your views. God bless always! d=)
@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
19 Sep 07
Yes, occasionally I do have stomach ache or gastralgia. Lucky that I don’t have ulcer so far. Really, I was told that stress or skipping foods too often could cause ulcer. If I take fruits with an empty stomach definitely I will suffer for stomach ache. If I take too much food or never take any food for a long period I then most probably will get gastralgia. In the former case I have to take some bread or biscuit first and then lie flat on the bed with the stomach underneath. Whereas the other I of course have to take some porridge to relief the pain gradually.
@Modestah (11179)
• United States
27 Jan 08
an ulcer is caused by the h.pylori bacteria (or is it virus??) anyhow - stress and not eating may aggravate an ulcer into hurting more - or maybe even lower your defenses to getting one, but it is not the cause of it.
@mummymo (23706)
19 Sep 07
Maybe skipping meals could result in an ulcer but there are many other causes as well! I have a condition called Helicobacter Pylori that is believed to cause ulcers and have to take medication for it every day to try and stop an ulcer from forming and to stop the pain it causes! I try to eat a little often - it is meant to be better for your body! xxx
@rb200406 (1824)
• India
25 Sep 07
It is best not to be empty stomach for too long.Always carry some type of food or snacks in your bag.Never ever skip the breakfast because if you skip that the gap between the meals becomes very big & puts pressure on the stomach.
@Nardz13 (5055)
• New Zealand
20 Sep 07
Hi there. I was always told to drink cool boiled water, when I had a sore stomach and usually thats all I needed, it worked quiet well... As for ulcer, I wouldnt have a clue...
@youless (112483)
• Guangzhou, China
21 Sep 07
It is a bad feeling to have a stomache ache. I will take some medicine to get over it. I think this is the best way for me to solve this problem. Usually it works and I don't have to go to see the doctor. Most of the time I just need to take the medicine once and I'll be soon alright.
@thefortunes (2367)
• Netherlands
19 Sep 07
Hi, I have ulcer for many years now, and when I got it I was taking ranitidine, but after a while it stoped working. The last medicine I am getting is Omeprazol, and it works wonders for me. I haven't taken in in 2 months now, and only take it when getting pain, which lately is maybe one or twice eevery 3 months. The Omeprazol has probably cured my ulcer that came due to extreme stress, too much smoking and coffee drinking TheFortunes
• United States
22 Mar 08
Eat properly, (have full meals), and take the medication prescribed by a doctor. Will clear up in a jiffy.
@salam1 (1474)
• Malaysia
19 Sep 07
Honey is also very good for stomach problem. You can read the goodness of honey for stomach in many natural medicine website. Also, honey does not have negative side effect. Read more..
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
i had a ulcer and had it check with my doctor because it hurts so bad..he gave me medicines to heal my abdomen..one medicine he gave was Omepron..cant remember the other one..its quite expensive i tell you but its worth it..
• Malaysia
19 Sep 07
That is my previous ailment, actually and now no more. FIRST:- TAKE FOOD FOR EVERY 2 HOURS OF INTERVAL. SECOND:- You have to buy reflexology sandal or slippers and use it for continuous 20 minutes in a day. Don't get on it more than 20 minutes, just perfectly 20 minutes. Immediately after that, take a glass of 'water', so that toxic will rid through urination. This is my profound learning as previously I used to be. :::michael:::
@jackxav (660)
• Philippines
19 Sep 07
Well sometimes i really experiencing stomach ache.I just put some liniment on my stomach and after 15 minutes,its gone.Im doing this with my kids too everytime they hve head ache.Goe bless you!