Ulcers and Gastritis

[dladydi]

I got diagnosed with ulcers and gastritis yesterday. Should I stop aspirin and or HU and ask for a change in meds?

[Stevesmum42]

yes I too had ulcers and hiatus hernia. I was informed they had been caused by the use of daily aspirin for decades. First I wondered why I was never told by any gp that it would be damaging . Do not know why that had never been picked up.

So I now take coated aspirin, which is gentle on your tummy.

Good luck they will sort you out. Sandy

[dladydi in reply to Stevesmum42]

Thanks for replying Sandy.

[hunter5582]

The short answer is yes, you need to consider a change to meds. Aspirin can cause gastritis/ulcers. The risk is present even with the enteric form. HU can also cause significant GI issues, including gastritis. My understanding is that GI ulcers from HU occur but are rare. I would be highly suspicious of the aspirin but would not rule out HU as contributing.

There are other treatment options for both antiplatelet and cytoreduction. Examples include clopidogrel or a DOAC or NOAC to prevent thrombosis and Pegasys or Besremi or Jakafi for cytoreduction. These are options that need to be reviewed with a MPN Specialist who can individualize your treatment to meet your needs.

Wishing you success moving forward.

[dladydi]

Thanks Hunter.

[william-Indo]

Yes, you should stop it immediately and contact to your doc to change the med and ask the meds for ulcer gastric.

Usually doc will prescript mesomeprazole.