So after trying to get an appt with my GI I go see my GP yesterday as I could not take my abdominal pain anymore. After examine me and hearing about my intense pain soon after eating he says he thinks it's definitely an ulcer and puts me Carafate. Says I well feel better within a day after taking it. Three doses and it's unreal! Yes I can tell a faint hint of pain but it fades quickly. I have to take 3 pills a day hour before meals for 4-8 weeks.
My question is when do I tell MY GI? I don't see him for another month yet. My GP mentioned getting tested for H. Pylorie. How is this done? Will the Carafate interfere with that testing? I am bummed that I now have to take another pill but I'm finally getting relief.
FYI I mentioned to my GI doc could I possibly have an ulcer 3 months ago and he said no because I was on plenty of antacid meds. Now I don't know how he is going to respond to this . Comments appreciated.
My question is when do I tell MY GI? I don't see him for another month yet. My GP mentioned getting tested for H. Pylorie. How is this done? Will the Carafate interfere with that testing? I am bummed that I now have to take another pill but I'm finally getting relief.
FYI I mentioned to my GI doc could I possibly have an ulcer 3 months ago and he said no because I was on plenty of antacid meds. Now I don't know how he is going to respond to this . Comments appreciated.