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[CLKD]

Until the next time - the Consultant told Mum a few years ago that "old people are either upright or on the floor" but I couldn't get out of him when 'old' kicks in  .  10 years ago I fell flat on my face and it took days for the bruising to come out: shoulders, down my neck, elbows - places that I hadn't realise I had hit! 

[Ellen May]

  Spa treatment required: when, where 

Spa sounds good - count me in!

I have had stomach pain intermittently for the last few days so constantly googling various cancers and poking my stomach to see what hurts. Probably that alone is making it worse....

Pharmacist thinks it is acid/heart burn  as I did have aspirin and ibuprofen on Friday during the day for a headache and pain started Friday evening.

Any ideas on how to manage gratefully received 

[BlueButterfly]

Yes...when does OLD kick in...because I swear some days I'm there. I know people twice my age that seem to have less problems!

Just waiting for ultrasound on leg. They don't think it is anything more than soft tissue injury...from....walking I guess. But because of my genetic issue, ultrasound just in case and d-dimer test wasn't worth doing as those have been elevated in the past and would most likely be again anyways. Pretty much been told the nature of my life...I don't just get to get older with aches and pains....I get to worry about each ache and pain.."is this one a clot?" and add the disk degeneration going on in my upper back that gives me pinched nerves that can make it painful to breath sometimes and well....my life gets to be worry....is it normal or is it a clot? And I should have them checked out when it happens. Yipee.....   I honestly feel more sadness/stress/worry over having to live like that and question everything that is going on with my body than the fear of actually having a clot right now. I guess it could be worse honestly. Many people live in situations like that with autoimmune conditions, chronic diseases.......

[BlueButterfly]

  Spa treatment required: when, where 

Spa sounds good - count me in!

I have had stomach pain intermittently for the last few days so constantly googling various cancers and poking my stomach to see what hurts. Probably that alone is making it worse....

Pharmacist thinks it is acid/heart burn  as I did have aspirin and ibuprofen on Friday during the day for a headache and pain started Friday evening.

Any ideas on how to manage gratefully received 

I have to take a probiotic regularly to keep me from having stomach issues. Trying to watch what gives you heartburn is helpful...and I've had some good luck with yoga for digestion to help alleviate some discomfort as well. Might be worth looking up some of that.

And yes, the poking will make it worse.  Been there though..."is it my gallbladder...nope, doesn't hurt when I push there. What's here? Why does it hurt when I push here...." Dr google is the worst doctor as well. 

[jaypo]

  Spa treatment required: when, where 

Spa sounds good - count me in!

I have had stomach pain intermittently for the last few days so constantly googling various cancers and poking my stomach to see what hurts. Probably that alone is making it worse....

Pharmacist thinks it is acid/heart burn  as I did have aspirin and ibuprofen on Friday during the day for a headache and pain started Friday evening.

Any ideas on how to manage gratefully received 

Hi Ellen,you're not really supposed to take aspirin and ibuprofen together,that in itself could hurt your tummy

[Ellen May]

I took aspirin at 8 am and then ibuprofen at 2pm so there was a gap between them. Sorry I didn't explain it very well and thank you for checking with me.

I will have a look at probiotics and see if they help. I have only had it a few days but every new ache I get seems to play on my mind constantly. It was very mild over the weekend, I only noticed if I thought about it but flared up again at lunchtime today. Mind you I did Pilates this morning so that may have had an affect.

[jaypo]

Ok,just checking 😊

[CLKD]

Aspirin is known to cause gut problems  so it may be internal soreness. 

[jaypo]

Clkd is right Ellen,is known to burn holes in lining,ibuprofen harsh too,that's why you've always to take it after eating,so be careful xx

[CLKD]

Last night reflux made me think it was an ulcer  .  I chewed 1 Rennie yuk but it worked.

[Ellen May]

I certainly will be from now on! Do you know how long it will take to mend? My stomach feels really sore this evening 

[jaypo]

Don't worry too much Ellen,it's rare but aspirin and ibuprofen are great meds but harsh on the stomach,have you been checked for an ulcer?

[BlueButterfly]

I'd avoid anything that makes you need to bend down as far as pilates or yoga goes. Try to sleep with your pillow/upper body elevated a bit. And maybe try some antacids.

I get heartburn from ibuprofen gel caps...but not from the regular tablets...just the gels. 

[Ellen May]

I did Pilates this morning!

Haven't been checked for an ulcer before. Will probably go to gp in next few days if it doesn't clear up.

Feels like cramping now but bearable. Anyway, I am sorry to derail the thread as this was supposed to be a funny one, sorry ☹️

[jaypo]

Haha happens all the time,well you do think you've stomach cancer,I think there's a fair few of us have had that 😆