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.

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poorlygir4l 09/24/2011

I have gastritis and a hiatus hernia. Ive just looked on a website and it says that the type of hiatus hernia I have, a sliding one doesnt always cause symptoms. Its suposed to only cause heartburn. I know the gastritis causes some pain. I have very bad burning like pain and I wonder if its from the gastritis or hernia or both. I have been told my doctor that my stomach proberly wont get better. Why wouldnt it get better? Has anyone else been told this? Have I any hope of being cured of this horrible burning constant pain? Ive had problems for two years and it is in the upper stomach. I dont know who to turn to or what to do anymore. My meds dont help. All I know is that I have gastritis in the top of my stomach and this hernia is the top of my stomach. Does anyone know if you can get in touch with a gastro online? Im due to see my gastro soon but he hasnt come up with any answers. Has anyone else got this,battling with gastritis for a long time? Thanks

deleted_user 09/24/2011

First, yes the gnawing pain is common with gastritis. As for why it won't heal supposedly, it may be chronic. It may also be a doctor who doesn't know what they are talking about. I would suggest that you consider talking to the doctor and getting a better feel as to why he thinks you can't be cured. I have a feeling though the true answers will lie with the GI. That tends to be why people get referred. (Chronic gastritis tends to ebb and flow for most people. It is still a livable condition, but it does need to be monitored just like any other health disorder. Either way though, it is NOT the end of the world.)

I don't personally know of how to get in touch with a GI online, but I can tell you that it does get better and it does get easier too. You have to hang in there, try not to worry too much (stress can add to the problem) and just trust that one day this moment right now of suffering and confusion WILL be behind you. Check out the post dietary assistance and ask any questions you want. This group is amazingly supportive and while we may not have all the answers, everyone is here for you. One day at a time my friend and many blessings.

poorlygir4l 09/25/2011

Thanks Ravenfish I was once told by a GI that it would get better but that was a long long time ago. Have you still got any symptoms? I know at one time it was easier then it flared up again and got really bad. Before the stomach trouble I had a problem with rib pain and had painkillers. They caused the stomach problems. Now I feel some pain again in my ribs today. So I wonder if Ive got inflamation in my body anyway. Im going to look up natural anti-inflamatories to take.

deleted_user 09/25/2011

No problem. Happy to help. I don't really have too many symptoms anymore, though tomatoes and acids still bother me once in awhile. I haven't really expended my diet too much though due to some other health complications that arose after the gastritis was dealt with and effect my lower GI system. Pain-wise though, no issues.

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