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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rossvic 01/15/2016

Hi I'm new to this group and I need some answer since I just got diagnose with this condition yesterday :( I had an Endoscopy yesterday because of pain in my stomach and chronic acid reflux; Everything came normal except for my mild gastritis; Since, I suffer from Anxiety my mind is going crazy with the what if. My question is; Its is normal to suffer from Acid Reflux (mind symptom is a burning feeling at the end of my throat and chest) when you have gastritis? also, I had been on 40 mg once a day Protonix almost three months is helping but not that much.

Any recommendation will greatly appreciate it

Thank you

fusion85fc 01/15/2016

I don't have too much experience with PPI's not working.
But I would try giving different PPI's a one week trial. I usually notice the PPI taking effect after 24 hours but just to be sure. Protonix just might not be for you.

Also, might be worth giving Licorice DGL, slippery elm, or Pepzin GI a try if PPI therapy continues to provide no therapeutic benefit.

And yes, acid reflux is common with gastritis.

I had it daily for months and I think that is what led to my diagnosis.

Once the reflux is under control, you are on your way to healing.

rossvic 01/15/2016

Thank you Fusion for your quick answer; I feel more better now; I will try your recommendation and hopefully that would work :)

GwenY 01/17/2016

I have burning in the throat and chest, pain in the tum. Somtimes it goes into my back. I also have anxiety and I know that makes it worse. You will get great advic on this site.

fusion85fc 01/17/2016

One thing I want to add about anxiety is that a certain amount of anxiety is to be expected. I would only really try to seek help about it if it gets unbearable (I was like afraid to leave the house). Otherwise, if its minimal, it should just go away as you continue to heal. I know it did that for me.

Just be sure not to let it get out of hand and to limit stress as much as possible.

rossvic 01/17/2016

Thank you Gwen for your reply :)

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