Kimb
I was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer in 1989. Since that time I have taken all kinds of meds. Zantac is the one I use long-term and I have to use Prilosec short term if I am sick and need other meds that could aggravate my ulcer. I had to change my diet dramatically and change some things about my life style. Stress and aggravation are extremely dangerous to those of us with a hystoy of ulcers. It's no big secret that stress makes us produce more stomach acid. It shouldn't take a genius to figure out what that will do to an open wound in the our stomachs. IT HURTS!!!!! and can cause major complications and bleeding. In the long run you will know what foods, drinks, and situations will make your stomach hurt. Don't get me wrong. There are times that IF I have taken my meds right and have been feeling good that a little stress is OK. There are rare occasions I can even eat something that normally sends me in a tailspin. Keep a diary of what you eat and when and how it effects your stomach. raw onions are the WORST! Well, probably said more than you were looking for but I've lived with this for 11 yrs. I hope my experience can help someone! Kimb