Aug 2013 were the first symptoms, which I ignored. got a bit worse in October, but still nothing much. By February 2014 I went to get it checked out. March 2014 it exploded, and my theory is that it was because of being on a PPI for 30 days, stopping cold turkey and having acid rebound from hell that burned my stomach raw. It was very sudden and very severe. Neither the doctor or the pharmacy told me I shouldn't stop suddenly. Yea, thanks.

From then on it's been a rough ride, but I've been better in the last couple of months, so I'm optimistic this year will wind this down... I wish I had my knowledge off the get go. I'd never, ever, go on the PPI in the firstplace and I'd know to change my diet. OMG, it's such simple advice, but it's not given, not to me at least. Now I'm stuck on Dexilant for the past 5 months, and hopefully I'll be able to go off it this spring and resume life...

I noticed symptoms in late April of 2014 and went on omerprazole then and felt back to normal 2 weeks in. I stupidly finished my 30 days as well but went off it cold turkey after my Doctor told me NOT to. Same issue happened as TMP and was diagnosed with mild to moderate gastritis in June of last year. I started protonix 40mg with carafate in early August and have seen slow but steady improvement.

This past month was a set back that only got better in the past couple of days.

I know 2015 will be better but just trying. Hopefully by the end of the year the worst will be over.

I had my first symptoms in June 2013, but only after Coffee or some very fat food. So i continued my lifestyle which was a mistake. I August 2013 i got Ulcers and chronic Gastritis with pain for about a year.

I'm healing pretty good now, but i'm still far away from eating everything again.

I had symptoms in 2011. Had endoscopy, then given Omeprazole & antibiotics to eradicate H pylori & heal duodenal ulceration. Felt great. Came off the ppi after 4 weeks... pain gradually came back.

Managed a few months by strict diet, supplements etc, but still daily pain. Dr wanted me back on ppi. I chose 300mg Zantac instead. Managed a few months on this in 2012. Also was experimenting with diet, herbs, supplements. Massive flare up - went onto Lansoprazole in addition to Zantac. Felt amazing for few months - had my life back. Gradually weaned off the ppi, but stayed on the Zantac.

Still discomfort on & off - had 2nd endoscopy in 2013 which showed ulcers healed & no H pylori, but sensitive scar tissue in duodenum & mild/patchy chronic antral gastritis... The aftermath of H pylori. Also loose LES & diagnosed with IBS. Since then I've been on & off ppi's. Had a good long run without a ppi in 2014 - just taking psyllium & 300mg Zantac. Felt great... until another severe flare up.

In addition to the above I've had various gallbladder tests (ultrasound, HIDA scan etc). Also a CT scan. Probably other stuff I can't remember.

Taking 20mg Nexium, 300mg Zantac & gaviscon at the moment. Also take mebeverine, buscapan or psyllium depending on how the IBS is.

All in all I've come a long way. I take my meds & I follow a low acid diet. I live a normal, happy life, but there is still daily discomfort of some description (& fear of flare ups) which is why I'm here still looking for ideas.

I had mild reflux symptoms for several years that I assumed were from a small hiatal hernia that I have had for years. I reduced coffee and wine at that point. In August 2014 I developed crippling stomach pain, nausea, vomitting, I could barely eat. I saw my gastroenterologist in September who prescribed a PPI. The Medicine
reduced the extreme pain but the burning and other discomfort continued.
At the end of September 2014 I had an endoscopy. I was diagnosed with a healed ulcer and chronic inactive gastritis. My symptoms have gotten better or I have learned to deal with them better, I am not sure which at times. My main symptom now is the burning, not so much pain, and nausea has stopped completely thankfully. I have been symptomatic for about 6 months.

My symptoms started early in 2010 and I was diagnosed in April 2010 when my stomach finally exploded. I manage it well and it rarely bothers me now.

Thanks for sharing.
So being symptomatic for 3 months is not very long for this sort of condition?
I hope I get in to see a gastro soon. I'm so worried about this pain and weight loss.

Sympathy and empathy are needed at every stage, especially in the beginning. There is no scale of need with anything in life. This is the perfect forum to vent, feel down and say why without fear of judgement. We are all walking this path. Our steps may differ but our common thread remains.