Where can I find a 7" wedge?

Bed bath and beyond in Canada or US..

I had one made at a foam place last time. cheaper and choices of foam types.

Hiatal hernias are pretty common. Not even one gets heartburn from them. They are the lucky ones!

Once you get this under control, it wont be the focus in your life anymore. It just takes time to get to a good place.

I would say that I'm in the latter stages of my gastritis recovery and am eating 2000-2500 calories regularly divided between 4 or 5 meals, depending on how I feel each day/what my times like.

(I don't like to eat then do stuff, rather just eat in peace, so on busier days I'll just milk the therapeutic feeling of hunger instead of eating).

Typically

400 Calories of Oatmeal Squares, Rice Flakes, Granola Bar BF

400-600 Meal 3-4 times a day consisting of:
Ham or turkey
Rice
Green Beans
Tumeric/Olive Oil seasoning
Pop Chips
Macadmia nuts
Granola Bar
Enjoy Life Choco Chip Cookies
Oatmeal Squares

But in the past I could barely eat 300 calories a meal and during my peak would find it a battle to eat a piece of toast! and sipping water was awful as well. Now I usually drink between 40 to 80 oz of water a day.

Also, would like to add that I am just now becoming able to differentiate gastritis symptoms & hiatal hernia symptoms!

There you go.. Same for me but my issue was mainly heartburn rarely gastritis.

This is what my GI doctor told me after I sent a message that I was experiencing some slight burning in my throat. I had been on Omeprazole for well over a year and over a week ago I stopped taking it per doctors orders.........

"It is not unusual to have rebound acid secretion and symptoms immediately after stopping Omeprazole. Please take OTC Zantac or Pepcid for 1-2 weeks and then stop and see if this recurs. It should get better in 1-2 weeks."

I agree with blh and what the doctor said. Did you confirm you dont have bile reflux?

fusion..A HH really just gives you reflux and or heartburn but heartburn that can become gastritis if the heartburn has not been managed well. You could also have gastritis just from stress/anxiety and some bad habits over many years.

A small HH you are not usually aware of. ie you shouldnt feel the stomach up higher etc..

I have had two endoscopy over the last year or so. I am certain my gastritis...even if still very mild....came from anxiety.

So far today has been a good day. Have not had any issues with my stomach. Had some salmon, lil bit of pasta noodles, and some applesauce for lunch. Going out with my kids probably for dinner so I will try to go some place I can get some healthy stuff.

Hi Lesley. With the 7 inch wedge can we sleep on our left side? Or are we supposed to sleep only on our back using the wedge and then on our left side without the wedge? I've been sleeping on my left side with the wedge.

What is it about sleeping on your left side that is better?

I read it somehow leads to less reflux

Hi Suzy!

Sleeping on your side on the 7inch may still be an issue with your back. See how it goes. My chiro told me not to do that if I can. So did the osteo. Back is out of alignment propped up on your side and it may affect the sacrum/SI joint. A higher wedge for sure would cause a problem as Karadura is finding.

I just stay on my back until early morning then lie out. No problems for me with my back.

BLH.. If you sleep on the left side the stomach apparently drops down and moves farther away from the esophagus. Reducing the chances of reflux.

Yes anxiety/stress trauma are the number one causes of gastritis. Just not for me. I am totally laid back about life.

Lesley, why are you not happy with Tumeric - you have me thinking now - I remember on here a month or so ago someone said to be careful about it because...............? and I have forgot the because!!!!
What are your thoughts - wonder if I am not helping myself taking it for high blood pressure but not helping the old tum out.
G.

Just had some boiled chicken cooked in with Campbell Chicken and Rice soup. What did everyone else have for lunch (or breakfast)?