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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Omega 3

poorlygir4l
poorlygir4l
As I have inflammation in my stomach and now in my ribs Ive thought of trying the Omega 3. I have read that it controls inflammation in the body. The body cannot make it itself so we have to get these fatty acids into our bodies. There is Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. Ive read a bit but it doesn't seem straightforward. If there is too many Omega 6s thats not good for inflammation or something. I will try and look it up somewhere again. Does anyone else take Omega 3? Its suposed to help but I wonder if it will. I don't want things to get worse. It would be great if I can just take a form of Omega 3 and it balance everything,then it go away. What do you think of them? Theres fish ones and also Flaxseed,Olive or whatever form of it. Doctors never talk about them. In hospital they never even mention diet so I supose its a self choice thing. The health shops would be bound to recommend them. If they are so good I wonder why the medical profession doesn't recommend them?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi: Personally, I take one flaxseed (large) softgel and another large softgel of fish oil every day. I also take 400 mg of vitamin E, but I don't think that's considered an Omega oil, is it? I take a little olive oil, when I remember to.

I struggled more with the oils a few months ago, but don't seem to have trouble with them now, though maybe they're not for everyone. I believe at least the fish oil is considered an anti-inflammatory, at least by some doctors.

But honestly, I have to say I don't know much about them. Living in a cold, dry climate many months of the year, I would think they would help with that, too--lubricating the skin and such, and I wonder if they don't soothe the stomach lining too. Does anyone know?.
poorlygir4l
poorlygir4l
Thanks sunlovinmom its just knowing how it will affect me thats all. Some people say to eat walnuts as they have Omega 3 in too,so I got some of those. Ive seen allsorts on a health food shop website for Holland and Barrett. Some of those things sound really good but its still a risk as you don't know if you can be allergic to them or not. Do those supplements help you then? I get dry chapped hands when its cold here. Ive tried Aloe vera cream and Shea butter. Also you can get goats milk cream or cocoa butter ones. Ive tried a few and they only help a bit.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm not positive they help me on the 'inside,' and I use various hand creams and Vaseline for chapped hands for the 'outside.' Just a guess, but I would think they (the Omega 3s) would help on the 'inside,' meaning internally.

I have tried a walnut once or twice in the past month and chewed it up VERY well, but I was afraid to try any more. Sort of a chicken, I guess! I have learned to try to incorporate 'new' foods or drinks on a very very small amount basis. Otherwise, I would 'pay for it' big time the next day, if things didn't go well, with more pain and inflammation. I'm sure you know what I mean.

I really should read up more on the Omega oils. As I said, just a guess, but one would think they would be helpful for gastritis.

Hope you are doing okay!

Oh--I love to try new lotions, and the ones you listed sound good! :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
http://www.keyfishoilbenefits.com/Gastritis-and-Omega-3-Fish-Oil.html

This is an interesting article; however, I know it was posted that someone's doctor said fish oil is BAD for gastritis. I do take it as I said, though, and for me, I've had no problems so far.
deleted_user
deleted_user
http://www.fish-oils.com/uses-of-fish-oils_when-the-stomach-belches-fish-oil-for-gastritis_126.html

This is also interesting, though of course, we have to be very careful of 'advice' online and elsewhere. You just never know for sure. I always prefer to check with my GI doc.
deleted_user
deleted_user
that was me my doc. and gastro told me not to continue the fishoil as long as i have the gastritis cause i used to take it for my Cholesterol, so i stopped it and switched to the milled flax seed for Omega 3 ....
soretum
soretum
I'm ok with omega 3 fish oil. It is different for each of us which makes this so hard.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I take a fish oil soft gel capsule. I take it at breakfast with my oatibix & milk. I think it blends well in my tummy with mixing with the milk. I seem to digest it no problem. Taking the fish oil with other meals seems to cause sort of reflux & I taste the fishy flavour.
I can't say specifically if it as helped as I have been taking other herbs & supplements too (acidophilus probiotic, slippery elm, zinc carnosine, L-glutamine). Also a herbal tea blend from my herbalist that contains licorice etc. I know everyone seems to develop their own routine & range of diet & supplements that works well for them. Apart from my latest flare up, this has been working well for me.
I'm about to try adding some mastic gum capsules into my routine, so will see how that goes.
Aloe Vera juice just caused me pain & burning, but I think it was the citric acid in it. Still considering the Aloe Vera gel if I can find some without the citric acid.