Ulcer update!

So I've been taking the meds for the past view days and so far I haven't had any stomach pains or aches. That's a good thing right? Well I called the doctor and he confirmed that I have an ulcer and that it's probably in the early stages. What he has suggested is that I continue to take the meds and also come in for some blood work. He wants to check to make sure I don't have an infestion in my stomach, that may also be contributing to my pains. I'll take the test and have the results in about 2 weeks at which point I'll see the doctor for a follow up appointment.

Thanks for checking up on me Joanna! Good luck on your finals... and on keeping your toenails.

For now, no endoscopy.... YEAH!

Ulcer

When I think about this word the movie Innerspace always comes to mind.

ul⋅cer   /ˈʌlsər/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [uhl-ser] Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun
1. Pathology. a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc.
2. peptic ulcer.
3. any chronically corrupting or disrupting condition, element, etc.

So, over the weekend I have to take my meds and then call the doctor on Monday to see if I will need an endoscopy. At this point I'm in limbo, trying to relax and not shoot someone. It kind of slows things down a bit for me, since I'm always running at 200 mph.