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'm new to the site. I like what I see thus far. :)
I was diagnosed with erosive esophagitis and gastritus last year by endoscopy. I know the frustrations that go along with this condition. You feel great one day and think "I'm on the mend" only to awake the next and ask.."Am I ever going to get better?".
I've had two bouts or flare ups. One when I was diagnosed which lasted for about 3 months and the one I'm currently battling. During both bouts one of the more aggravating symptoms is/was the middle of the night hunger pangs and the same upon arising in the morning. My gastritus starts out bad early but gradually improves throughout the day.
My question is this. Does anyone know why this is the case in so many circumstances? And, has anyone found a good solution that will help remedy this problem? I'm debating asking for a prescription for carafete(unsure of spelling). Perhaps a night time dose and morning dose might relieve the problem some. Thoughts?
PS. Going out of town this weekend so will not reply back till Monday. Thanks in advance for the input.
Jim
I'm new to the site. I like what I see thus far. :)
I was diagnosed with erosive esophagitis and gastritus last year by endoscopy. I know the frustrations that go along with this condition. You feel great one day and think "I'm on the mend" only to awake the next and ask.."Am I ever going to get better?".
I've had two bouts or flare ups. One when I was diagnosed which lasted for about 3 months and the one I'm currently battling. During both bouts one of the more aggravating symptoms is/was the middle of the night hunger pangs and the same upon arising in the morning. My gastritus starts out bad early but gradually improves throughout the day.
My question is this. Does anyone know why this is the case in so many circumstances? And, has anyone found a good solution that will help remedy this problem? I'm debating asking for a prescription for carafete(unsure of spelling). Perhaps a night time dose and morning dose might relieve the problem some. Thoughts?
PS. Going out of town this weekend so will not reply back till Monday. Thanks in advance for the input.
Jim
I, too, was unsure about it, and the GI doc had told me I could go on it if I wanted. I hemmed and hawed, and had to see my regular doc in the meantime. Thought I'd get his opinion. He said it was a good med, and nothing wrong, in his opinion, with taking it, as it could help coat the stomach.
I took it a few times a day at first, and now take it only once a day, just before bedtime. I really don't know how much of a help it is, as I also take aloe gel and juice, DGL, chamomile and slippery elm and gingerroot tea, as well as a 'careful,' diet, but personally, I do think the Carafate may be helpful. One more thing to help the inflammation.
Good luck!