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Because eggs are perfect for breakfast.

Eggs with spinach, sweetcorn, peas, chilli, and red peppers. And just 1tsp of oil.

Low calorie. Rich. Healthy. No need for bread or yam or any extras because this is so filling.
Yummy..

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Breakfast eggs with a twist.
Egg muffins with cucumber serving.
1egg, ball peppers, some chilli for heat, and onions.
Oven baked and done in 10 minutes. The best part, no oil!

Todays yummy brekkie

Green smoothie with apple, cucumber, banana and Kiwifruit

Toppings : Almonds, hemp hearts, and dried fruits

Breakfast so rich and so good.

Smoothie: Carrots, Apples, banana and red grapes
Toppings: Kiwi fruit, Avocado, Almonds, dried cranberries, and a seed mix. - flaxseed, sesame seeds, sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

Eating healthy is not boring.

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Hotworta1:
Wow. Nice those red things be looking lyk red capsules

lols. Its goji berries. quite rich and healthy

Been a while on this thread. So here goes my Breakfast smoothie bowl.

Berrylicious smoothie with strawberries, blueberries, banana,apple, cucumber and blended with Almond milk.
Toppings: Kiwi fruit, Dried raisins, cranberries, goji berries, chia seeds and cashew nuts with a dash of honey

Smoothies everyday because its yum!..

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Amhappy:
Thanks geekybabe for starting this post and keeping it alive. I found it last night and have read every word. Right now I just finished eating and my tummy(lower abdomen) is still burning. It all started two weeks ago after taking an antibiotic for cough I had diarrhea. It later stopped. Few days after finishing the med the diarrhea came back in full force. I have taken antacids,flagyl,worm med. I keep pooping undigested food,rumbling stomach, farting. The diarrhea is better from 4-5 times to 2twice now. No blood on the poop. But for 3 days I have burning sensation that refuses to go away. I started cabbage water and will add plantain remedy soon. Years back when I had this burning doctor gave me cimetidine. I was tempted to buy it but saw your post on it. I'm not bucks up for test or hospital now. I will work on the meal changes,was already doing something similar to lose weight since last month. I just need to get a fast respite,I need to study as i have an exam coming up but I just can't concentrate. What do you advise.

Your symptoms are mild and you will get better soon. the antibiotics probably messed up your digestive system. Keep a track of what triggers the burning sensation. Is the sensation in the mid chest or in the tommy? Is it worse in the morning b4 meals or after you eat?

Cabbage water and plantain remedy may cause diarrhea as well, if not filtered and taken properly so be careful. Just ease out on the meds and watch your meals and your sleeping position to. Sleep on the left side with your head elevated.

You should feel better.. Keep well, and dont stress about it.

@Campd

Gas/Bloating are mostly side effects of gastric ulcer treatments. But relax, you can find relief. Or it could be due to something called IBS, Irritable Bowel syndrome. (read about it extensively online).

Make a list of foods that cause you to be bloated or have stomach rumbling. Identify your triggers. avoid them. Typical culprits are milk, or things made from wheat.(bread, cake, pies, etc). Read online about meals to avoid if you have bloating or gas problems.

Eat in bits. Take lots of fruits and smoothies to ease bowel movements. You may take buscopan attimes to help with the rumbling. But most importantly, avoid foods that trigger it.

Machini:
Instantly? I practised the steps. I had 3 more episodes on that same day, making it 4 in total. So I went to see my doctor and she gave me some tablet..1 tablet cut into 4 small pieces.. She said it will help with the anxiety and it did.

However, you should also watch what triggers yours. I know my triggers so I started avoiding them immediately and I haven't had any episode since then.

Anxiety meds are good for instant relief, but please be mindful so that your body doesnt get used to them and become dependent on them. Anxiety can be managed well without meds. It is extremely difficult to stop once you get used to them. and Overtime you realise you need more and more doses. try to avoid them if you can and only use as a last resort. They have intense long term side effects

omoowhe:
I'm so confused, don't even know what to do or what steps to take next, all I want is to be normal again that's all...

Hi there. Yes, you may have ulcer and all. But those symptoms you listed are more related to you having anxiety / panic attacks.
When you have feel hot/cold involuntarily, or have heart palpitations and body shaking/ trembling, unexplained fast heart rate it is most likely anxiety.

One thing you must know is that anxiety / panic attacks can make you feel restless and scared but it doesnt kill. It always passes.
Try to relax more. I wont advice taking anxiety meds along with all of the medication you already take.
If you have used antibiotics for 2 weeks, just discontinue please. You can stay on the omeprazole for as long as recommended by your doc, but prolonged use of antibiotics is not encouraged.

Relax. Take deep breathes and stop panicking. Panic increases your stress levels which makes the ulcer worse no matter the meds you take. Increased anxiety if not managed can increase BP and you dont even want that. follow your lifestyle changes and give time to heal. Ulcer treatment takes time. Its not magical

ebicon:
Ulcer can be caused by food , stress or anxiety, atimes a combination of two or all.

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gambus007:
In some cases it does especially if the patient is experiencing anxiety issue.

Now you just said the cause. Anxiety. Not ulcer.

olasco18:
Mine is totally different cause when ever it started sometimes I find it difficult to breath.i do experience discomfort in breathing.

difficulty in breathing because of eating rice and stew or what? ulcer pains? must be something else.

NikeMi1:
Can I eat white rice and stew as an ulcer patient?@geekybabe

yes, as long as the stew is not pepperish or too oily.

omoowhe:
Hello..... Just found this thread and I'm really happy, I've been suffering ulcer for three months now and at a point I felt I was being bewitched...... I feel a burning sensation from my waist down to my feet and most times only on my feet.blurred vision has been my new normal now and I get frustrated by the day not until two days back when a doctor prescribed omeprazole and chlaritromicine that gave me relief, I've also tried that plantain and water stuff and it only brought relief for some days before I went back to square one again....did scan few days ago and everything came out pretty normal but said I had gas in my stomach....... Please I need more suggestions on how to be healthy again...... Thanks

The bloating and gas can be a mild side effect of omeprazole use. And you need to get the gas out. Get Gelusil, Danacid or gavicon chew-able tablets to help with the gas. You need to watch your meals as well. You can check my previous posts on meal suggestions. When you are surpressing acid in your stomach what you eat really matters to avoid bloating and gas. Eat more fibre, fruits and veggies

Ruthie0074:
Thanks @geekybabe for your consistency, I want to ask can one use both the Lansoprazole and unripe plantain remedy together? And if yes pls how should one take them to avoid drug interactions? Thanks

The plantain remedy is supposed to neutralise the acid in your stomach and provide a coating so that your stomach heals. its a natural remedy, and takes a lot of consistency to be effective.
Lansoprazole on the other hand is a good PPI, that outrightly inhibits the production of excessive acid secretion in the stomach. PPIs come with their own mild side effects, but if your pain is intense then go for Lansoprazole.

Its been years since I did the plantain remedy but I never tried it with medications. Its best to do one thing after another so you dont over-stretch your body.

NikeMi1:
Please is this correct?
.I used 3 unripe plantain to about 3 litres of water and left it for 48hours...

Should I drink it on a empty stomach first thing in the morning or after eating a meal?

Should I drink it 3hours after my dinner?

Please how should I drink it?

Please is this how it's suppose to look like after 48hours

Please help.....Thanks And God bless

@geekybabe

Please filter the plantain solution before drinking, to avoid diarrhea. You can take anytime you want but Its best taking when the stomach is not so full. These treatments work best on the stomach when they have room and space. best on an empty stomach.

ebicon:
@geekybabe, please you once mentioned ulcer treatments messed up your cycle , please i know it been a while but please can you explain how it did that

thnks

Yeah. Especially if you are taking antibiotics in your treatment. It could cause delays in your period or shorten your cycle. Depends on how your body responds and the intensity of the antibiotics.

PPIs themselves taken alone without the antibiotics, should not have any adverse effects on your cycle.

Joshua62:
Hi Geekybabe,

I just got my h-pylori results and it came out negative.... Although I still have heartburns which reduces once I use GAVISCON and funny stomach noise (not at all times)..You indicated that it could be GERD.

What drugs do you suggest I use...it has been a long long while I dewormed...Do you think I should use a drug for that? (Deworming)

What drugs will provide a longer relief than GAVISCON?

Thanks for your response

Good thing you dont have h-pylori so at least, there is no need to take unnecessary antibiotics.

Gaviscon reduces symptoms.. and soothes the discomfort of heartburn. Doesnt treat the underlying cause.. I am not a doc, so I wont tell you meds to use or not. Ranitidine and cimetidine (H2 blockers) used to be the recommended drugs but apparently they are being discontinued in most countries as it has been recently discovered that they have cancer causing properties..

You can talk try getting omeprazole (20mg) or any other PPIs recommended by your doc. PPIs can be taken once day before meals.
WIth GERD, adjusting your diet, eating patterns, sleeping posture is the most effective way of getting over it. NO matter what meds you take, lifestyle habits need to follow.

Remember, it is your body. and letting go of discomforting meals only helps you to heal. Avoid fried things, gaseous drinks, and avoid eating heavy. ALso dont take water between meals. Chew your food properly before you swallow. increase your fibre and non-citrus fruit intake (oats, vegetables, cucumber, carrot, bananas). Dont sleep until at least 3 hours after a meal. Keep well.

Machini:
Great job geekybabe.

I have a question though, I thought honey is acidic, and therefore may not be good for ulcers?

Honey ph is between 3.1 to 7. And most of d honey you get around isn't exactly that acidic. And its not like you are drinking honey like syrup. No. Its just a sweetner that is healthier than sugar.
Mixing honey into your oats, pap or custard should be just fine. Besides honey has some soothing and healing properties that can help your digestion so it is encouraged.

HelenBee,

If your gastric ulcer is making you vomit, It implies that you can hardly tolerate food and this might not be the best time to take the plantain solution.
The plantain solution is fermented, and causes bloating and diarrhea for some. For you, I suggest to not try it, till the vomiting has stopped and you can at least tolerate meals. What are you eating that triggers this vomiting?

Cimetidine works best for GERD/Acid reflux, and not exactly for gastric ulcer/gastritis. You may want to switch to PPIs like omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole, or rabeprazole, esomeprazole (nexcium) etc., or talk to a doctor for recommendations. These PPIs work differently for people, but omeprazole seems like the most popular. I have taken each of these with different doses at certain points. (20mg twice daily or 30mg once daily)

Dont keep using antibiotics once your H.pylori has healed. Antibiotics make ulcers worse. their continued use worsens the digestive system and Tho doctors recommend the triple therapy treatment, ( usually 2 anitibiotics and 1 PPI), i suggest that you really dont use antibiotics for a prolonged time than recommended. Yes you can take PPIs everyday for 30 days or more, but not antibiotics.

Take your ulcer meds, PPIs, Omeprazole, cimetidine, etc, first thing in the morning before meals. Then eat at least 30 mins or 1 hour afterwards. They are more effective that way. Be gentle with meals. Oats with honey is one of the best things you can do for breakfast. Avoid milk. Please. No matter what anyone tells you, milk and ulcers and not friends. Make sure you dont lie down at least 2-3 hours after a meal. and dont eat heavy. Eat more fish, chicken or turkey than red meat. and of course, rather boil or grill than fry.

Hope my suggestions are helpful.