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.
I have GERD and recently I had a boubt of what I believe was Gastritis caused by iron pills and stress. I have been on a bland diet since Friday and my stomach is feeling much better. I really want to eat normally again (I found with my GERD I can eat things like pizza, tomatoes etc in moderation). But I am scared it will cause the Gastritis to flare up again. How do I know when it is safe to eat normally again?
It still burns a bit when I need to burp and I am still taking my Gaviscon after every meal and at bedtime. I take 40mg of Nexium a day anyway for the Gerd. I always had the burping with Gerd anyway so its sort of normal but its a lot more at the moment.
I still have a dull ache in my stomach, does that mean it isn't quite healed yet?
I really want to get back to normal foods!
It still burns a bit when I need to burp and I am still taking my Gaviscon after every meal and at bedtime. I take 40mg of Nexium a day anyway for the Gerd. I always had the burping with Gerd anyway so its sort of normal but its a lot more at the moment.
I still have a dull ache in my stomach, does that mean it isn't quite healed yet?
I really want to get back to normal foods!
Considering that you don't have a diagnosis formally, I would recommend possibly speaking with a doctor if you can- as a professional is always the best person to advise you on matters such these.
However, if you feel that something is off, remember to listen to your body as well. Give it the time it requires to calm down, no matter what the cause.
Happy healing and best wishes.
I've had it for 2 1/2 years and believe I'm 80% healed. I can now eat tomatoes (raw and cooked) and last week onions made a welcome come back. Listen to your body it will be your best guide.
When you do try a new food prepare yourself mentally for the possibility of pain and discomfort if it doesn't work out. It will make the experience easier to cope with if it doesn't work as you hoped.
Take care