Suggest Ways To Manage Pain When Having Stomach Ulcer

Posted on Fri, 20 Mar 2015

Question: my daughter has a stomach ulcer and was given dom-rabeprazole, she has not eaten or slept in 2 days because the pain worsen when she eats, even when she drinks water; she vomits sometimes too. How long will it take for the medication to kick in so she can can some rest and eat.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
1to2 weeks to see improvement, antacids for fast relief

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the situation your daughter is in. Patience is required as it will need 1 to 2 weeks before a visible improvement will be noted.

Meanwhile, she can use antacids after meals for a fast relieve of heartburn.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (4 hours later)

beside antacid can she take anything for pain like tylenol?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can take tylenol,but avoid other pain killers like ibuprofen as following

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Yes, she can take tylenol, but avoid other pain killers like ibuprofen or mephenamic acid as they would aggravate heartburn.

Antispasmodics like buscopan are advised to ease the pain and abdominal spasms.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (2 hours later)

Do I need a doctor's prescription for the pain reliever that you suggest? or can I get something similar on the shelves? She also have rashes on different places on her body and swelling of the lips on and off, she was told to take benadryl at night and reactine in the morning. Are those safe for her stomach? Can she take the reactine with her prescribed antacid?? Do you think the rashes and swelling are related to her very acidic stomach? Sorry about all my questions but I want to do what is best for my daughter.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can take Benadryl or Reactine,not both of them at the same time...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,

Usually, doctor's prescription is needed to take buscopan. However, there are some pharmacies that can sell over the counter some spasmodics like papaverin. Can ask to the local drug store first, then, ask for doc's prescription.

The rashes she is having are suggestive for allergy. Here, I need to clarify whether the rashes have appeared prior to starting the medications or after? That is very important as would help determine the cause of allergy.

Benadryl or Reactine is ok to take. However, if you decide to take them, choose only one: Benadryl or Reactine not both of them as they have the same effect.

Next, try to take them 1 or 2 hours after consuming antacids or before taking them.

Hope it was of help! I'll welcome any other query you might have!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (28 minutes later)

She had the rashes and the swelling before she took any medication, they happened at the same time as the stomach problem; that is why I am asking if it can have anything to do with the acidic stomach

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Skin rashes not related to peptic ulcer but to the following causes...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Skin rashes has nothing to do with peptic ulcer, unless:
- she is allergic to any drug
- exposed to allergic agents like dust, mites, detergents, etc. Allergy testing can rule it out.
- intestinal parasitic infections are present that can be ruled out through stool examination for ova/parasites
- viral infections

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar