Stomach Ulcer

Stevee

Hi Guys, Recently diagonsed with a Stomic Ulser. Turns out Iam Coelic as Well. I am not rally Enjoying this. Everyone seems a bit vauge on what i can or cannot eat now. I dont even know if ia allowed drink. Has anyone else a similarcondion

Nevyn

Surely your gp and what every consultant you are under two has diagnose your ulcer gave you a diet sheet or referred you to a nutritionist?
The ulcer can be hit and miss as what can set it off that may be rather painful trial and error. You will also need to eat regularly to advoid excess build up of stomach acid that ill irratate it.

http://www.irishhealth.com/?level=4&con=187

Coeliac disease what is it?

Coeliac disease is a reaction by certain immune system cells to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat or related grains, and is present in most food we eat. Normally the immune cells are designed to protect the body against invaders, but in coeliac disease the body mistakenly perceives gluten as the enemy and attacks it. In the process, the small intestine becomes inflamed and impaired in absorbing nutrients.

There are many ways to have a vast and varied diet that is gluten free.
There are a lot more food products out there then what there used to be.
Superquinn http://www.superquinn.ie/multi/default.asp?itemid=150&multiItemId=212&section=Nutrition+Forum
Tesco and Dunnes do a range of breads and pastas and ready made meals that are suitible for coeliacs.
There are also a special tax break for Coeliacs as some of the foods are
expensive.
The Coeliac Socitey will have lots of help for you and have support groups
and tips and hints that will help. www.Coeliac.ie

~Leanne~

Id suggest you log onto http://www.vhihealthe.ie/
There is an A-Z of health that i find very useful.

Miguel_Sanchez

If you are coeliac as well then no I don't think you're supposed to drink. My girlfriend has a similar condition and can only have a small drink every now and then and only when she has had enough to eat. Of course it depends on the severity of your condition but trying to drink on an empty or near empty stomach can lead to a lengthy puking session.

You'll also need to eat a decent amount of bio yoghhurt to keep replacing bacteria in your stomach.

Of course I could be wrong on some of these points as my girlfriend has other allergies etc. as well as being coeliac.

Stevee

I just got the call this morn from my GP. He has yet to send me to a Dietician. Turns out my colesterol is also very high.This has me kinda worried as i am only 22

Victor

At 18, not only can you eat 3 Big-Macs, but you can probably also eat one of the boxes and survive. By your mid twenties, things start catching up on you.

People put on weight (hormonal changes + not as active as previously), drink too much (hangovers, memory loss, diarrhoea, vomiting, liver problems), get piles, ulcers & STDs, your toenails start to harden, your mouth is too small for all your teeth, you eyesight starts fading, hair loss sets in .....

Is supect you are for first time, feeling vulnerable to health problems. None of this is (immediatly) terminal, its somewhere between normal and a common occurence. With diet and medication, both ulcers and chiolesterol become quite managable.

Talk to your doctor, explain how you feel, and ask him is there something you can read. Many pharmacies also have short books on common medical ailments (about 50 pages for ~€7).

Coconut

Poor you, thats a lot to take in at once! Don't worry, its all controllable and managable.

Your GP should (must) refer you to a dietitian, but you could be waiting a while, depending on where he sends you.

One of the first things the dietitian will tell you is to join the Coeliac Society. So the best thing you could do right now is to get in touch with them yourself and join today. You should also look at the website, as someone already suggested.

Good luck!

SprostonGreen

I had a stomach ulcer for years. From a result of bad GP's incorrectly diagnosing it as irritable bowel syndrome, I was in agony for years.

Finally I discovered a good doctor, he referred me to St James Hospital, where they treated with three different drugs. I was cured, life since then has been great compared to what it was.

There's hope for you also.