Are you drinking more water at this time or night or do you pull back? I found if I was dehydrated that pain was more increased as was the tightness in my stomach area.

I have had the same issues, I know that if I do not drink @ least 10-12 glasses of water a day. I have problems with stomach pain. I have also noticed that tea will give a little burn also. I hope this helps

Good Lord,
How on earth are you managing that much water. I harldly drink at all these days. I drink when taking tablets, four times a day and I've just started drinking small bits inbetween times. It only fills me up but offers no nutrition so I'm not worrying about how much I consume these days. I use to drink 1.8 litres daily. A lot of my food has water in it. I stop drinking in the afternoon with maybe a sip some nights after 6pm. I know we're all different with this, but I seem to be the only one struggling with fluid intake. Oh well.

You are not the only one! As my gastritis got worse, my hydration levels became more important. Keep up the fluids. Or at least try to increase it and see if it helps. The water helps keep the acid down and should keep some of the cramping at bay. I try to drink 32 oz before noon and the same amount in the evening. Pedialyte is great for electrolytes or G2 if you can get it. (Dehydration can be tested by pinching the skin on your hand. The longer it takes to "bounce back" the more water you need to intake). I also gave up tea all together until after the gastritis healed- though if you stay away from anything with caffeine, mint and water it down- maybe that might be okay.

If however you are noticing spasms in your lower GI/back or legs along with the tightness, get back to the doctor. It could indicate an infection or IBD/IBS disorder.

no spasms. I'm not talking bad pain here just a little tightness and mild buring sometimes in the evenings. I know when I'm dehydrated as I get a certain type of headache. Luckily I'm wanting to drink more these days. I normally love my water so this has been a weird time for me. I can manage all of my vitamin and mineral supplements which is good.
Thanks for the advice. I will try to increase the fluids. Must be done slowyl though.

I drink some aloe vera before bed and it calms me for the night, maybe try that never know!

thank you all for you comments and support. I probably won't do the aloe vera and only because I can't lay down for a while after eating or drinking. I think I've made my last two snacks too big. I'm experimenting and will eat my others as normal but bring the last two down a bit for comfort sake. I appreciate all the help I'm offered here so much.
Ta muchlu

Best of luck and may good health be yours for the taking. Keep us posted. I hope it all goes well for you =)

Me too! My pain is worst by the end of the day. I thought this was because I took the meds first thing in the morning and it wears off. Also, food is richer for dinner than for breakfast.