How to heal Gastritis / stomach inflammation?
I’ve been in pain for over 6 weeks now after taking an antibiotic (doxycycline) that caused erosions in my upper GI tract.
The pain persists and I just had an upper endoscopy done 2 days ago. Doctor said esophagus and first part of small intestine look ok but my stomach is inflamed (gastritis).
I’ve been on 40mg famotidine morning and night for 6 weeks along with sucralfate which is supposed to coat the lining of my stomach.
I’m just not noticing any improvement and its still inflamed after 6 weeks.
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I had gastritis nothing worked for me and the doctor couldn’t either a friend suggested about taking Proxitine for stress and depression in less than two weeks the gastritis despaired in which I had lost 60lbs in two weeks of gastritis after Proxitine I had my weight back and felt great again hopefully it will help with your recover also god bless
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7 ReactionsThe Proxitine 10mg was just the right dose also in the morning i did a shot of small potatoe juice peeled in the morning a half hour before breakfast for a week it helped before I started taking the Proxitine 10 mg pile for stress which it helped get back my sleep and my health back from gastritis + 40 mg Pantoprazole good luck god bless hope you recover soon god willing soon thank you
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2 ReactionsDid you try omeprazole 20mg (Prilosec OTC or prescription Rx, lot cheaper) , once or twice daily, 1 hour before meals? I have been on it for 1 week and it has helped my gastritis symptoms. Good luck.
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6 ReactionsHi, @katemu
I feel your pain! I was nervous to start but I am finding relief taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces stomach acid and promotes healing. I believe my primary care doctor that prescribed this medication told me famotidine is another option for me preferred trying the PPI first.
Here is a summary from Mayo Clinic if you haven’t seen it. Once you click the link and scroll down you will find a section, “Treatment” addressing your question.
- Gastritis Overview
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gastritis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355813
Does your doctor have other recommendations?
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5 ReactionsI was on a PPI but I get horribly itchy skin from it so I must be allergic.
Good luck to you. It is painful at times.
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