The results are in ... and there's no ulcers, just an irritated stomach lining. And the test came back negative for the presence of helicobacter pylori.

Interesting development.

So ... looks like I'll be on the PPI for a while and keeping up with the "dietary changes". Thankfully, wine is on the approved list ... in reasonable quantities. He also said I should cut down on the carbonation. Let's see how this goes. At least I still have that dermatologist's appointment coming up.

- Pookah