Hi Sweetsouthcarolina. I can totally relate with you. Last time I visited the doctor it was at 103lbs. Like you, I'm afraid to find out my weight at the moment. I noticed that my clothes is bigger than before so most likely I have lost more. I try not to focus on my weight so I don't get stress. June endoscopy showed that my esophagitis is down to barely A and I still have gastritis. Colonoscopy showed that I have undetermined colitis and the GI cannot understand why it's showing in biopsy which means he does not know. Biopsy also confirmed that I do not have H. pylori. GI does not know the cause of my gastritis or whether it's chronic or accute. I have stopped taking Prevacid because it made me so sick. I took it for as long as I could (3 months) and my body just cannot handle anymore. I have extremely low blood pressure less than 90/60 and been dizzy and fainting and chest pains. GI told me to take famatodine (Pepcid) but I also have side effects from it. It gave more chest pains and uncontrollable muscle jerking. I know I am not healed. I hope someone out there can share if they sucessfully use natural methods/alternative medicine to heal gastritis and over production of acid. Excuse my babbling, but food wise, I just eat organic food that will not cause reflux...oatmeal with tsp of raw honey, roasted chicken with brown rice and carrots, carrot juice, raw almond butter (not too much), recently added carrot juice ( I juice it myself). I been taking probiotics. I have tried vitamins but it hurt me so I have to find one that will soothe my stomach. I am waiting for the mastic gum that I have ordered. Try elimination diet and don't focus on the weight because it will stress and scare you and it's not good for our condition.

I bet you have low stomach acid. Most doctors will not even check your acid levels, but it is very important to know if you have enough acid before going on a acid reducer.

Hi Hategastr, I try hard NOT to focus on my weight but I really can't stop. I know what you mean about the side effects to the meds. I am on Pantoprazole...it's generic for Protonix. All of the others made me sick as in queasy. I can't wear a bra or anything remotely close to my waist, it puts pressure on me and then discomfort. I don't eat out anymore either. I wonder why your doctor won't put you on Rx PPI?

Hello Hategastritis, I am basically healed from gastritis in the natural route.... but let me say upfront it takes lots of time and prayer and patience with yourself. I was diagnosed last year Aug ( 2012 ) . Tried the ppi but wasnt working so well so went natural. Lots of liverscript tablets as my liver didnt cope so well ... and yucky smelling syrup for tummy ( to relieve the tightness and nausea ) also ginger capsules. Very bland diet helped as well. And though I really cannot complain about being sore etc. I still am not adventurous food wise. My state of mind took a knock with this thing so still trying to get better emotionally etc... thats my biggest hurdle. Please hang in there thing will look up with the right support sooner rather than later.

Hi i am new will be posting my greeting and tips, just thought id reply to you first, i realy understand your pain, its about curing the gastritis helping it recover not as much dealing with it, firstly id recommend fresh Ginger use it in stir fries etc, but i juice it with other fruits, have it daily, you will notice a difference honestly, its a great cure properties, also get some pure aloe vera juice like this http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=274&searchterm=aloe%20vera%20juice&rdcnt=1,

i also take liqurice root capsules daily to reduce the bile, http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=130&prodid=62

Manuka honey is rly good to, shop around to get the best deals try amazon etc.

If you rly want to help the recovery process and ease your symptoms these are a must dont rely on your meds there not a cure, gl and keep an eye out for my post soon were we can all share tips and advice :)

Hi Sweetsouthcarolina, Seeinglight and Al1ce. Thank you for your post. I made a mistake of weighing myself last Friday. I found out that I am down to 98lbs. Just like Sweetsouthcarolina, that really stress me out. I have small bones and taking Prevacid for 3 months did not help. My bones aches. I am currently not taking any medicines. I was told by my GI that PPI does not cure gastritis it just stop making acid but it does not cure the problem. I would really appreciate if anyone can share natural remedies that are working to heal their gastritis and help them gain some weight. I pretty much have oatmeal with raw honey, organic brown rice, carrots, organic roasted chicken, banana, carrot juice (sometimes with beets). I am still looking for yogurt that my stomach will accept. I've tried non fat greek yogurt and Bio K plus probiotic gave me gas and stomach ache. Tried acidophilus probiotic but it did not feel like it's working. I really appreciate all of the advise and input.

My homeopath told me to make my own yogurt from raw milk because pasteurized milk is not easily digestible. I haven't done it yet, because I am nervous about using milk that hasn't been pasteurized, although lots of people use it.

Am sorry you've lost so much weight. I started at about 98lb (5'2" in height) and am down to 92lbs. So not an overall big weight loss, but it scares me when i hover close to 90lbs. My understanding is that a PPI will lessen the acid to give your stomach a chance to heal. Am not sure that we will fully heal and it's more of a manage/control thing. They say to avoid citrus, tomato, apice, fatty foods, coffee, chocolate (which I don't avoid the latter 2...just limit). I no longer take NSAIDs or others (just tylenol) and limit alcohol. Also, eating smaller meals at a time.
For natural products, I take DGL (don't know if it helps) and slippery elm in a digestion tea. I've also tried aloe vera drink and cocounut water.
Have you tried an ensure type drink to see if it's hard on you?
Hope you can get some relief.