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.
Hello all, i've been a bit of a lurker here for the last year or so, and have learnt some interesting things. I was diagnosed with 'mild' gastritis back in 2011 after an endoscopy and trying all the PPI's under the sun. Then after the endoscopy, my doctor decided to try esomeprazole, or what the americans know as Nexium. After 3 weeks, i was back to my normal self, working out, seeing friends more often, found a girlfriend, everything was good, for about 9/10 months at least. Then the familiar burning sensation in my stomach returned. I have been back on esomeprazole 40mg for about 2 months now and not much has really changed, apart from a sleight improvement. I am currently trying Manuka Honey, and have just bought capsules of Ginger Root from Holland and Barratt. Do you guys think it would be okay to mix these in together in a cup of hot water? Anyone had and experiences with these two?
My main symptom is the nausea, I never really have pain apart from when i have a sip of alcohol, then it burns for a while. I always feel worse in the evening, from about 8 onwards. Its really effecting my life, people say 'oh its not that bad', but i don't feel like myself any more, i cant go to town with my friends like a normal 18 year old, i feel like im perpetually locked in my bedroom playing games on my computer with a hot water bottle because its the only place i feel comfortable.
Sometimes i have a glimmer of hope, "i got over it last year, i will get over it again" but then theres other times where i feel like maybe this is something i'm stuck with and i just have to play the hand i'm dealt. i don't know, i'm kind of just rambling really, this is the only time i've really been able to talk about how i feel. i suppose things are quite bad when the only place you can turn is an anonymous online community haha. i look forward to sharing tips and ideas with you guys.
Thanks for reading, best of luck to you all.
My main symptom is the nausea, I never really have pain apart from when i have a sip of alcohol, then it burns for a while. I always feel worse in the evening, from about 8 onwards. Its really effecting my life, people say 'oh its not that bad', but i don't feel like myself any more, i cant go to town with my friends like a normal 18 year old, i feel like im perpetually locked in my bedroom playing games on my computer with a hot water bottle because its the only place i feel comfortable.
Sometimes i have a glimmer of hope, "i got over it last year, i will get over it again" but then theres other times where i feel like maybe this is something i'm stuck with and i just have to play the hand i'm dealt. i don't know, i'm kind of just rambling really, this is the only time i've really been able to talk about how i feel. i suppose things are quite bad when the only place you can turn is an anonymous online community haha. i look forward to sharing tips and ideas with you guys.
Thanks for reading, best of luck to you all.
Ginger helps with nausea, and you can make hot ginger tea and drink it to see if it would ease your nausea. But one word of caution though : ginger may actually cause more acid. I have experienced that if I eat too much ginger/ginger laced food, my stomach bloated like a 6 months pregnant woman. but to each his own, you just have to try it to know if it works for you.
There is also ginger candy from Holland and Barret, you can try it too. chew on it when you feel the nausea.
You will get better, no worries, there are a lot of people who gets healed over time - it is just that you don't see much of this kind of posting in discussion groups such as this. The great advantage you have is you are young and hence you can bounce back faster.
The gastritis comes and goes. Just be thankful for the periods that it does not bother us. don't let it get to you.
Cheers
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Ginger and Manuka honey will be fine together. You could also try peppermint tea. Ramble any time. that is what we are all here for. To support and be supported. I was diagnosed with gastritis back in 2010 and for the last year have been very settled. I only have pain now if a new ingredient doesn't agree with me. I remain strict with my diet but have gained so many foods I thought I'd never taste again.
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