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.
Im getting really bad pain which feels like its the inflammation. Ive had it all day from when I first started to eat. As you know Ive had it a few times before. I know Ive flared it up but I don,t know why the pain is so bad. Im wondering if the gastritis is getting worse. It really hurts. Usually it lasts all night. I know others have had pain come and go. Yesterday it wasn,t too bad and it was quite good for two days. Just when I think its settling down it flares up bad again. Im scared that it won,t go away. My gastro didn,t seem too optimistic for it going away but surely it will? Does anyone else get really bad pain then they are fine? The pain can be horrible then eventually it will go then it can be horrible again. My abdomen is bloated up too. Im wondering if my hormones are having an effect on it. I don,t know why we all can,t be well,my gastritis is just getting me down.
I can relate to the come and go pain. I have the same issues. And since I just had my hiatal hernia repaired it was major surgery, my diet has been liquids only. I have had a lot of cramping. So you are right to be frustrated by this. I know it seems like there is no end to the suffering. I guess all I can say is that we must be very careful what we eat. And even that still does not always matter. I would not give up as far as speaking to your doctor. See if you can get something to help you. I was giver carafate and it did help some. But not really long term. That is what was given me when I was hospitalized with it last month and it seemed to help. All I can say is good luck and keep talking to your doctor. And remember your not alone, I and I'm sure others have the same issues. Hope you feel better soon. Mary