I thought I had given myself an ulcer due to taking too many ibuprofen over the years for back pain. I now take Vivian but when I run out I get a severe pain on my right side at the lower end of my ribs. Happens every time I take ibuprofen. I experience relief if I take ranidine extra strength. My son s Dr said you can heal any ulcer taking this medication. My Dr said that is not where your stomach is and didn t go any further. I recently had to take ibuprofen again over a weekend when I ran out of Vivian and the pain is back and not going away. I also wonder if it could be my gallbladder. Lately I have been having some reflux issues. What do you think could be causing this irritation. Burning most of the time now especially laying down. Pain is better if I lay on my left side. Thank you for your time and expertise!