Carafate not working

I've been on carafate for 6 days now and 2 nexium a day... why does this ulcer still hurt? It even hurts when i eat and drink now. I also have this really bad pain just to the left of my pouch now that burns like HELL !  Does or did anyone else with ulcers have this?

I've never had ulcers.  At least not that I know of.  I'd call your doc and let him know you're still having this much pain.

*Hugs*  I'm going through the same thing.  Not to scare you or anything, but I've had my ulcers sine May!! 

Give the Carafate time to work. You've only been on it 6 days.  How often are you taking it?  Also, you can add in Mylanta and Zantac to help.  Doing that has helped me a ton, butnot 100%.  I'm getting ready to have a revision due to my ulcers not healing.  It's pretty rare that they don't heal though.  I'm the only patient my surgeon has ever had with non-healing ulcers. 

If eating and drinking is bothering you, which if you're like me I'm sure it is, then go back to basics.  Full liquids.  I know for me liquids don't hurt as bad as food.  The pain to the left is probably residual pain from the ulcer.  I get it too.  Make sure your surgeon scopes you again in about 6 weeks to make sure the ulcer is healing.  Also, ask your surgeon for this stuff called Green Goddess.  It's a combo of Mylanta, Lidocaine and Donnatal.  You'll have to get it from a compound pharmacy, but it is a life saver.  I take it about 20 mintues before I "eat" (I'm on liquids) and it helps so much!  

I'm so sorry you're suffering with an ulcer.  The pain is rough, I know.  I hope it gets better soon!  

Give the carafate some times. I have ulcers before my surgery and the carafate DOES WORK. Just give it a bit of time. Try talking ot your doctor about Protonix. It is like carafate just a bit strong. Hope you feel better soon!