Hi Lia7,
I'm on the same regime as you minus the PPI or mylanta. I also take a tonic from my naturopath that is tweaked every visit. I have acupuncture once a week as well. I was on PPI for a month about four months ago but happily gave them away on the specialists advice. They can help with some symptoms but they also lower stomach acid which is worse for us.
If not for the natural goodies I'd be as bad as I was 6 months ago.
take care,
Cas

I wouldn't go off the zantac unless your gastritis is gone, I stopped taking all the various herbs I was on not because I don't believe in them but I do, but because I had a guy friend who had very mild gastritis and tried to treat it natural he ended up with chronic gastritis. He finally caved in and took his PPI as told and in 10 mths the gastriits was gone! So I am on a PPI now for my first time without herbs to see if I can rid it this way.

By the way what I found with herb usage over the past year was that it helped my symptoms but never rid the actual gastritis I'd go in for an endoscopy it was still there, the doctor was telling me if you really want this gone you need to stick to the PPI for some months if it makes you sick or not cause this is what will work. I caved in hope for the best!

If your curious on all the herbs I tried over time go here:
http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Gastritis/forum/10259992-so-far-so-goodproducts

as you can see I was excited on there it was helping my symptoms, but guess what... when in for endoscopy GASTRITIS was still there so I do believe they are nice for symptoms and that alone. I'm back on my PPI, and just simple prilosec 2 X a day I use that instead of paying for nexium.

sorry the gastritis is still with you.
I saw my doctor today and my ultra sound and blood tests showed no abnormalities. My doctor and naturopath both feel my bad week with reduced appetite and food would be responsible for the weight loss. I've gained some of it back. Will think about protein supp. now for a boost.
I'll keep you posted.

Soretum,

Check out Boost Breeze. It has to be ordered online- but if you are having any resistance to lactose, I found it sits better with my stomach than some of the other options on the market. The protein is good in it as is the calorie count, plus no fat. Just a thought.

Thanks. i will google that now. Thanks again to everyone who graces this support group. You offer me unconditional support and hope and you kindness overwhelms and often brings a tear of relief to me.
Blessings to all of you and may we all be in better health soon. In the mean time...one day at a time.

Just back from naturopath. Am now on Pro-Tain made in Australia by Orthoplex. I can have it with milk, water or sprinkle it on foods. Had my first shot after lunch. I want to gain 2 kilos (just over 4 pounds)
She and the doctor both agreed that I can eat fat and should not go for low fat options in my diet. When I try milk again in a few days it will be full fat. Something I haven't drunk in over 20 years.
Will let you know if I react with the supplement. (fingers crossed people)

milk gives me more acid soy milk sits okay with me, maybe something like ensure or boost drinks will help you with your weight. It's possible you don't have gastritis anymore and the weight loss is something else or just from the gastriits. Is your endoscopy clear?

Good luck with the full fat milk. I admire you strength and your bravery! (Being lactose intolerant myself, the idea gives me chills). I hope the supplement works out great for you too. Nothing like a little fat added back into your diet to make you feel somewhat like a normal human being again. Best wishes!

i know. i love it when my doctor and naturopath say even eat junk food (withint reason) to get some fat it. Full fat milk is better for lactose intolerance than low fat. The milk i'm trying is naturally tolerant for digestive issues. Called A2. An acid girl Pro-Tain is my protein supplement. So far so good.

Might be time for another endoscopy too... to see if its gastriits still there or not are you not eating due to pain like burn etc.. or not eating due to some other reason. Best wishes!

oh no i'm still eating. I eat no matter what pain i have. all i do if its too bad is reduce my sizes or stick to softer foods for a few days. I've lost 20% of my body weight so I need help gaining some back. I am literaly skin and bone right now. Am sure gastritis is still with me. but won't rule another gastroscopy out in the future.

Good for you! You have to eat, no matter the pain. And trust me, even when the gastritis is gone, the pain does not disappear all together overnight. I ate a cooked tomato the other day and it brought back all those horrible burning memories. Good luck again! I really hope this works out for you.

I enjoyed watching a co worker eat fresh tomato on slices of bread yesterday. It was as pleasurable for her as she's fructose intolerant and can only eat small amounts at a time. Another co worker cheered me up by telling me tomatoes aren't that great just now as they are not in season. I could almost taste the tomato. Sooo long since I've had one.