Angie, I am sorry to hear Joey had a bad spell! I think the slippery elm probably did help, it is very soothing. I hope it is "just" an ulcer, but you can deal with IBD too, if it turns out to be that. I've been coping with Fletcher's for five years, and once we figured out what he could and couldn't eat, it's not bad. Even RobinM's poor Beau, who has it much worse than Fletcher, is finally stable! I hope Joey has a good night