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.
A week ago I was diagnosed with acute gastritis. Last Friday I had a CT scan done that revealed mild thickening on the left side of my colon, with the verdict being that it probably is not diverticulitis. I was put on antibiotics, just to be safe, but had an allergic reaction. I am entering week four with bad stomach issues, some relief is in sight with the Prilosec helping greatly with the stomach pain.
Unfortunately, nothing can be done for the colon until I see a GI in two weeks. The pain has been more annoying than anything, and here is whatvhas me a bit worried. Tonight I woke from a sound sleep with my digestive system rumbling, and feeling tension in my sides and abdomen. This spreads into my chest and leaves me dizzy and nauseous. I noticed that this tends to happen before I have a BM, and I may or may not end up vomiting.
It's making me frustrated. I just left my job because of severe stress and anxiety attacks, hoping to feel normal again. Instead, my poor stomach is messed up and I can't enjoy foods I loved.
Has anyone else experienced these sensations? Tonight I noticed that a lot of the tense feeling was on my left side, where the colon is inflamed. I just wonder if this is part of the gastritis. My GP is great, she is taking this seriously but I don't want to be the patient who calls all the time, worrying about the slightest thing.
Sorry if this was long...I'm new to this and just feel frustrated.
Unfortunately, nothing can be done for the colon until I see a GI in two weeks. The pain has been more annoying than anything, and here is whatvhas me a bit worried. Tonight I woke from a sound sleep with my digestive system rumbling, and feeling tension in my sides and abdomen. This spreads into my chest and leaves me dizzy and nauseous. I noticed that this tends to happen before I have a BM, and I may or may not end up vomiting.
It's making me frustrated. I just left my job because of severe stress and anxiety attacks, hoping to feel normal again. Instead, my poor stomach is messed up and I can't enjoy foods I loved.
Has anyone else experienced these sensations? Tonight I noticed that a lot of the tense feeling was on my left side, where the colon is inflamed. I just wonder if this is part of the gastritis. My GP is great, she is taking this seriously but I don't want to be the patient who calls all the time, worrying about the slightest thing.
Sorry if this was long...I'm new to this and just feel frustrated.
wow you have been through the mill with this :( I have no advice to offer ref the pains you are having, but I wouldn't be afraid to ask your GP. I know 'they' now say that stress is not a factor in gastritis, but I really believe it is, everytime I have had an attack its happened after a stressful time.
What medication have you been given?
I hope you find some answers, there are some lovely people on this board who are always willing to give some advice :)
I can give you some advice through what I've endured. The brat diet works a little, so stock up on bland foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, bread and chicken. What they don't tell you is water isn't enough, so cut your water with a little G2 to keep the electrolytes in your system. Keep away from stress (and I sure hope you still have that job, I lost mine soon as I got gastritis). Be atuned to your body, know how it feels when an if an attack comes and how to prevent it or ride through it. (This may take time, but is worth it to relieve some pressure). And the hardest thing to do is to keep the right amount of food in your stomach: an agitated stomach may hurt with food, but it's unbearable without it, so when you're not hurting keep something down such as a piece of toast or a bite of banana.
I hope this helps and, it may take long (and will feel long) but, in time, this will pass.
PS, I'd check your colon, cause that condition sounds more worrisome than an upset stomach.
I would just say try not to worry about anything (easier said than done, I know), and don't get into any 'what if's' because many of us here have been there, and it really doesn't help; just promotes unneeded anxiety. Chances are that if you're getting exams, you will be able to cross several worries off your list.
Hang in there, keep getting tests as needed, and remember that we are here for you. Also, it helps to take one day at a time.
I don't know if you're a person of faith, but many of us here are, and that is immensely helpful. Best wishes!!