Gastritis Support Group
Gastritis is a medical term for inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It means that white blood cells move into the wall of the stomach as a response to some type of injury. Gastritis has many underlying causes, from infection with the bacterium H. pylori, bile reflux, or excessive consumption of alcohol or certain foods or drugs like aspirin.
I need tips/advice.
The holidays means I'm spending time around people who don't know about my condition. They don't know what the pain is like, they don't know the medicines I'm on, how I can only eat at certain times, and only eat certain things.
They may casually suggest just grabbing a quick bite after a movie or going to have a beer. Or they want to eat at times that you can't because it's too close to bed or is food you can't eat or is not consistent with how you take your medicine. I want them to understand but I know words could never convey the severity of this condition. I also don't feel like running down my medical history as I suppose I feel embarrassed or something.
How do you deal with these situations?
The holidays means I'm spending time around people who don't know about my condition. They don't know what the pain is like, they don't know the medicines I'm on, how I can only eat at certain times, and only eat certain things.
They may casually suggest just grabbing a quick bite after a movie or going to have a beer. Or they want to eat at times that you can't because it's too close to bed or is food you can't eat or is not consistent with how you take your medicine. I want them to understand but I know words could never convey the severity of this condition. I also don't feel like running down my medical history as I suppose I feel embarrassed or something.
How do you deal with these situations?
I wonder how you guys get around this.
Let us know
G.
There are alot of people with different dietary restrictions, e.g. gluten, nuts, vegan, etc. I think in today's world it's a bit easier to find understanding. No need to go into a detailed explanation or history. Also for me it's difficult to even go out to eat with my husband as most menus are challenging as well ... I try to browse the menu online before going out, or stick to places where you know the menu has some things you can eat. Hang in there and take care, for this too shall pass with time.
I don't think you need to go into the horrors of the illness, but it is definitely a good idea to let people know your eating and other limitations. I found the movies was a great outing as I could eat my own food as the movie ran.
I tried as much as possible to keep a social life even if was a departure from my well days. Maybe go to the movie and leave before the food and drink flows.
It is hard I know.