What are the chances I have an ulcer?

[Bernadine]

My mother had one, and is now convinced that I have one. I usually get heartburn after eating red sauce, red wine, or anything spicy. I've started to notice I'm getting it more often, and I can't necessarily correlate it to the food I've eaten. Also, as I mentioned in the randoms thread, I've been really farty lately. Which could be unrelated?

Aren't I too young for an ulcer? At what point should I make a dr's appointment?

[saraandmichael]

I had one when I was 15, so you are definitely not too young.

I would go see your doctor now.

[eightangryreindeer]

It's probably acid reflux, you should see a doctor soon so they can prescribe something. The reflux can damage your esophagus so it's good to get on the medication, which fixes it.

I take generic prilosec once a day and my Tums intake has been zero ever since.

[caitlinbree]

I had a friend who had the same symptoms, and it ended up being her gallbladder.

Definetly go get it checked out.

[Bernadine]

Ugh, ok, calling now. Thanks.