THere must be something in the air. I've had a flare up of my IBS which causes grief to the gastritis and its been two weeks of roller coaster misery and tears. I've no idea what triggered the problem but normally if I do have a flare up it lasts no more than a few days. Like you I can hardly eat. Mornings are the pits and all I can do is cry all the time. I know hormones are adding to my woes as I'm peri menopausal but I don't know how to get out of my own way and get back on an even keel.
I've had a few good days in this two week period but the pains etc are slightly new to me. I feel more bloated and gassy than normal. I drink bicarb soda just to get a good burp happening.
I keep praying for the strength to go on but I don't know how I will get through this. I'm so scared.
Oh I guess its venting day today!
I hadn't changed any routine with all of this either.

I had a flare yesterday, and I noticed I felt 'off' in just about every way possible yesterday and today.

The weather here has been cool, rainy, wet snow, and sleet. I know every year around this time my fibromyalgia worsens, probably due to similar weather patterns. It would make sense, then, to also negatively affect the inflamed stomach lining. My diet has been steady, and I seem to have little problems with it.

So--I have to say blame the weather! May sound simplistic, but I think it is almost definitely related.

....I must admit, though, yesterday was a very stressful day for several reasons. Stress can surely make this condition worse, too.

I'm sorry you feel so bad! I was hoping you would be feeling better. I will continue to think of you and pray for you! I think we are all sick of being sick!

Im sorry we are getting these flare ups. Im definately going to try to stick to two PPIs as one does nothing. I don,t like this as low stomach acid isn,t good for us,or all these meds. We have no choice but to hang on in there. Things are worse for me this year than last year. I do have some stress too but this beats it all. I just cry too. Im sorry soretum that yours is playing up again,just when you thought you were getting better. We can,t escape ourselves can we? Gastritis would be my number one thing to run away from if I could. Lets hope we all find a cure for it soon.

The worst part for me was right near the end. Hang in there and stay calm. Flares happen and sometimes our body chemistry is effected by the healing process too. Deep breaths and know, YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS! You have so much strength. Don't ever let yourself forget that and in return, you will never be defeated.

Thanks Ravenfish for being strong for me as I can,t cope with it. Ive really had enough of my bad stomach. Im getting reflux too,it really gets me down. I really hope it gets better soon as I find it so difficulot to eat and Im getting so tired. It just seems more and more of a struggle.

mine is really flaring since yesterday. i'm almost in tears, it hurts so bad. i hope you feel better soon, poorly. :)

Hi Ashling well please cry and let it out. This gastritis is really terrible. No one knows only us who have it. Ive been crying as my stomach hurts so bad at the moment. It scares me as I have a hiatus hernia too and Im getting reflux. I keep wondering if Im ever going to get rid of it. How long have you had it? Anyway I can help I will.

i was diagnosed last October but my symptoms started several years ago.

you know that knawing, aching pain? that's what i'm feeling. sometimes i don't know if its hunger i'm feeling or the gastritis. i'm feeling really afraid to eat anything.

Hi Ashling well mine has been going on for over two and a half years. I have pain at the top of my stomach and I get reflux. It hurts when I eat. I was diagnosed with gastritis at the top of my stomach and a hiatus hernia. It doesn,t want to go though. Im scared to eat too as its so painful then I get the reflux. Some days it settles down then its back again. Im fed up. Your gastritis could be further down than mine. Do you get reflux?

yes, i have the reflux too...i had the upper GI scope and it showed my severely eroded stomach as well as one ulcer. i'm just so sick of feeling sick.

when i first started having pain, back in 2004, i would eat baby food. that's all i coulld keep down. things would get better for a while and i'd go back to eating foods i should'nt have.

i really miss my coffee!

Hi Ashling I always thought the stomach got better. Its scary when it isn,t getting better. Im the same it will calm down for a short while then I slip up by having something to eat or drink that I shouldn,t. I

Hang in there, both of you. It is not an easy path to walk- but with time it does get better. Keep your chin up and whatever joy you can take each day anew, seize it with all of your heart. Those are the moments that make the difficult ones okay.