Stomach Upset from Meds

Lu2011

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Joined : Apr 2011

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Posted 8/24/2012 7:01 AM (GMT -5)

Hi,

I'm posting here since I had colitis as a teenager (have since had my colon removed and a jpouch built) and so I always have to be careful wtih my stomach. On Monday I had the most awful migraine / nausea (due to that time of the month). I couldn't function and thus, I ended up maxing out the # of tylenol and advil for the day. Well, now as you can imagine my stomach is a mess. I need to take my celebrex for my joint issues (plus now tendinitis is acting up), but I haven't touched it. We're going away on vacation for 5 days tomorrow and thus, it will be restaurant foods all week.

How do I get my stomach back on track? Any suggestions? I have this contant burning and a bit of cramping.

puffed rice

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Posted 8/24/2012 7:04 AM (GMT -5)

This happens to me everytime I have to take meds for migranes as well. I usually take my probiotics 2x or 3x a day to get things back on track. The two I prefer are in my sig.

Red_34

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Posted 8/24/2012 8:06 AM (GMT -5)

If you took Advil on an empty stomach, it can cause stomach ulcerations and/or bleeding. You really should see a doctor but if you can't perhaps you can try a PPI such as Prilosec to help ease up the stomach acid for a bit..

Lu2011

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Joined : Apr 2011

Posts : 291

Posted 8/24/2012 7:24 PM (GMT -5)

Thank you both. I bought myself a heavy duty probiotic (30 billion, 8 strains) and will see if that helps. It's one that doesn't need refridgeration as we're travelling tomorrow. I do have tums to help with the burning.

Problem is...I also soooo need to take my celebrex as my back isn't great and will be on a plane and doing lot sof walking. Can't win. :-(

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