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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Gastritis what a nightmare

Nicj
Nicj

Hi. I have had gastritis for the last 2 months and for anyone reading this that has got it,  what a nightmare we are going through. Does anyone else have a tight awful feeling that hurts when you stretch and goes under your left ribs ? I also have an acute burning pain that is located above my belly button that comes and goes and radiates through to my back. Also I have suffered from sweats especially at night since this has started, has anyone had the same symptoms? 


My doctor has prescribed me omeprazole and buscapan which don't seem to have helped. I have given up caffiene, diary alcohol and spicy food and still no difference. I am trying to self medicate drinking cabbage juice , taking probiotics and aloe Vera juice. I have not had an endoscopy but I'm pretty convinced with the pain I have an ulcer. I lead a pretty stressful life, I'm a single mum and nurse who works long hours. Has anyone found that easing stress helps as I'm trying to do that too, but as anyone knows when your in pain, it's a difficult one to do. A big thankyou to anyone that reads this and reply, it's great to think your not going through this awful illness alone. 

shihonage
shihonage
I made a website a while back for this.
https://gastritishelp.wordpress.com

In addition to the complete picture outlined on the site, consider trying Gastromend HP. It can create some constipatory effect, but it's the fastest stomach-healer I've encountered.

DailyStrength has become crap, and I visit it about once in several months, but if you need help, my email should be in the FAQ page on the site, I think...
gymqueen
gymqueen
I've found that the only thing that helps me are 2 tablespoons pepto bismol first thing in the a.m. Wait 15 min. then eat a few tablespoons of mashed potatoes. None of the anti-nausea medications worked for me. I buy the potatoes already mashed and keep them in the refrigerator for flair ups. You can get BOB EVANS, OR SIMPLE POTATOES ETC.
READ THE INGREDIANTS. SOME HAVE BLACK OR WHITE PEPPER. AVOID THOSE.
kaylee
kaylee
Yes I have the same type of feeling in the rib area and have also been suffering for 2 months. It varies on each side but it has dissapated and gets less and less each day. Keep drinking aloe vera juice (100% and organic) 2x a day on empty stomach and yes I used to have night sweats, I would wake up and be severely dizzy (but that was the nexium side effect, so I would try not to take that for more time than you have to. Aloe vera juice has been an excellent substitute (for me) as I was coming off the nexium. I would recommend getting the endoscopy procedure done though. As it will give you all the answers as to whether its an ulcer, h pylori, acute/chronic gastritis, etc. I feel your pain though I am 2 months sober of everything (dairy (except eggs and yogurt), tomatoes, red meat, alcohol, caffeine, etc) it's very depressing but you will get through and it will make you more cognizant of what you eat in the future. Anyhow, get the scope done when you can get 1 day off of work and yes try to reduce stress anyway you can!

Take care
Nicj
Nicj
Thankyou for the replies and site suggestions. Yes I am heading back to my doctor and will ask for a scope so I can confirm the diagnosis. I'm only on day 2 on the aloe Vera drink bit will continue and hope it will work. My symptoms unfortunately seem to be worse but I'm hoping they will soon start to ease with medication and the great advice given.
stitch
stitch
I have talked to some friends who have the same symptoms. Just like you and Me with pain up under left rib and sometimes goes down to waist line. Mine doesn't hurt unless I move. If I sit still, stand still or lay down without moving nothing hurts but I still have a feeling that something is there. My burning was when I took the h blockers and the PPI's. when I stopped them the burning stopped. My friends say it could be diverticulosis instead of gastritis. Non of the DR told me what I had per say. tests showed nothing.
poojaditi
poojaditi
Hi
Please read this if nothing is helping u out ...I am from India and you must be knowing about "Ayurveda" which is an ancient method of treating diseases by natural ways.I have long suffered from various problems like stomach ache,gas,acidity and the list goes on...took several medicines visited a lot of doctors but nothing helped....I started loosing weight and I ate very less....became weak and depressed...then a person(would call him an angel) told me about "navel displacement" which is referred to as "Dharan Uttarna" in Hindi language.After doing simple exercises empty stomach in the morning and thereby eating jaggery cured me within 5 days from all my stomach ailments.If u search the internet about it u can find a great deal of information and the exercise details(yoga) to be done to cure it.
charliegundam
charliegundam
Hello having the same problem at night but buscupan works but at dawn even the AC is turned on the coolest setting im sweating... then it start to creeping chill and then the rumblings of my stomach and im not hungry.. been taking pp1 and ranitidine for twoo weeks plus antacids.. they work for at least two hours after that nightmare again daily
boobear
boobear
Hi Guys, just been reading your replys, I have also been suffereing from the same pain, especially the aching and burning. Just wondering how you all are and any updates on whether any of you are feeling better, any ideas that you may have come across for helping the recovery?