I think I have an ulcer!

Hello!
  Is there anyone who knows anything about ulcers?
I've been trying for weeks to figure out what was going on with this stomach pain I've been having. I thought it was related to an ongoing pancreas/gallbladder problem or my hiatal hernia.  
(yes, i have it all)  The most intense pain is in the middle of the night when I have been sleeping on my back or the first thing in the morning with the first bite of food.  The pain is relieved when I either turn over and sleep on my stomach or by eating something.  Also, the other day, I had something caught in my throat and I was coughing a lot and the pain started.
I'm already on Aciphex for reflux.  I'm going to see my gastroenterologist in 3 weeks for my other "issues" but I don't know what I should be doing in the meantime.  Any ideas??
Thanks so much!
Jaime:)

[gomey]

Hi

Can't be a lot of help to your query i'm afraid but the symptoms you are suffering are exactly the same as i have been experiencing for about 6 months now. Mine are related to my hiatus hernia, I suppose the symptoms are pretty similar with an ulcer but what you describe is an exact copy of my own troubles. I can't offer any advice really as I am taking antacids every days while awaiting further appointments with the hospital. Concerning the pain whilst in bed, I found that sleeping on my stomach for a few nights helped considerably, and also the well known advice of sleeping elevated.

Good luck to you
from tammy