Burning discomfort

[erin626]

So I've been dealing with a horrible burning sensation in my stomach for a few weeks now. Sometimes I get really nauseous from it. I went to the dr and they gave me pills to treat an ulcer...they havent been giving me much relief. I've tried tums, maalox, pepto bismol as well. Nothing seems to help. Any idea what could possibly going on? The drs did xrays and checked for blood in my stool and everything has been negative.

[mammo]

I took Tagamet which is over the counter and had excellent results.  If this doesn't help, I would seek a second opinion from another gastro doc.  There's obviously something making your stomach burn, they can't just throw up their hands and let you suffer! (although many do).  Make sure you're not taking pain medication as well, some can really irritate the stomach and even eat a hole in it, I experienced this with Advil after 10 days. I know this is frustrating for you, if Tagamet doesn't help then please seek a second opinion, you shouldn't be suffering like this.  Let me know if it helps and take care.

[erin626]

they had me try prevacid and i got no relief so now im taking zantac.

[mammo]

Did they do an Endoscopy to view your stomach?  An xray can't tell them if you have an ulcer, or if there is inflammation.  You can have an ulcer and no blood in your stool.
Can you tell me what medication they gave you, and have you tried Tagamet?