There are several people who have lists of foods to start with. They are all very bland but it has given me relief and my gastritis is almost gone. My ulcers have been gone 3 months.

I've always lived in So. California. Always ate Mexican food. Unfortunately the acidity is way too much for your stomach to heal. Eventually you might be able to add some back in. I'm eating my own quesadillas and they don't bother my stomach. This is 8 months after being Dx'd. But everyone is very different on what your stomach will tolerate.

The food on the diet is not expensive. Bland, boring, but not expensive.

I hope your feeling better soon.

One more example on the foods, since almost being healed I can eat a plain cheeseburger but not a steak. I'm thinking the hamberger is already slightly digested for me because it's ground up. Just what I'm experiencing.

Hi asap, i know you're pain. I also have bad Gastritis, not a lot of Gerd, but i think they may go hand in hand,. I am having the same prob you have, i am very poor and it is very hard for me to buy the really Good food, I started out with banana's and white rice, i eat a lot of chic cup o soup or chic noodle. scrambled egg's seem to be gentle for me, Ive been to the ER 2 times this yr for it. Do you take any med for you're condition? I just started something that really has helped, reglan. is the brand name. I also take ranitadine, brand name ZANTAC 2 times a day. This is the best i have felt in a long time, and im still a little ow-fie. This is the prob, figuring out what to eat, when to eat and how much to eat. I am so sorry you are not well. I hope this helped at least a little. Drink as much water as you can, which i know is hard, especially wen sick.
Gentle Hug's to you...

A very big welcome to the group but so sorry you are suffering as you are. I had Barrett's Esophagus, Gastritis, and Gerd. I now just have very mild Gastritis. No peanut butter or regular nuts. The other nuts such as almonds are very good for you. Olive Oil and Coconut Oil is okay but stay away from the rest. Try to stick to egg whites only if you can. NO sugar, white bread, or any acidic foods, spicy foods, ketchup is a no no, so is mustard, tomatoes, and a lot of different fruits. At least the acidic ones. The rest are good for you. Try to stick to a diet that doesn't consist of any boxed foods, frozen foods, or canned foods. What saved me was buying a Nutri Bullett and making smoothies with fruits that are okay, veggies, the good nuts, Flax seeds, and coconut water in place of regular water. If you drink coffee, make sure it's low in oils and has no caffeine. I did this for 2 years and was able to get my Barrett's Esophagus in remission. The stomach pain is a sign that something isn't agreeing with you or possibly a hiatal hernia which seems to be very common amongst us with Gastritis and Gerd. I hope this helps. And again, a big welcome!! I hope you heal soon!! Hugs GB

Thank you all for your help! I really appreciate it. I didn't know about mustard, peanut butter or canned and boxed foods. To make matters worse, there's a chance I might be anemic :(

Thank you for the big welcome also.

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