Dear Mystic, Thanks for writing me, you are probably right, I have not had any acid the last few days because I have stuck to such a bland diet, just noodles and lots of milk and water, I have alot of pain in my upper tummy, do you have that? I am taking Pepcid but I find it makes me dizzy and tired? Would you not know it I would be the one to get side effects, I had some blood in my stool yesterday!! I was so scared, I am hoping its because I am somewhat constipated and straining because of the bland diet and Paxil, did you ever have blood in your stool?? ITs not alot, thank God and I am so hoping it goes away, its not like the "coffe-ground" type which I think is a better sign, I live in constant fear of vomiting, that is why I have been eating so bland, this has increased my panic, I wish he did not say "ulcer" the Doc did not do an ultrasound, I do not know if he is guessing or what, I live in Florida and we have a very strong hurricane and this has got me so anxious, they are so large and damaging. Please write me when you can, and thank you again, Deb.