Hi, there! Oh goodness...my heart goes out to you...yes, this is super tough! I have finally gotten my gastritis and gerd way down recently. I think what helped are the following: Original papaya enzymes, Digestive enzymes ultra (by Pure...I take 1 per meal, after 4-5 bites.), I chew extra, extra well now...I try and eat lots of fruit and veggies, no red meat, very little dairy (1/2 slice of cheddar), and no prescribed medicines. I believe that I have Dercum's Disease which is a lipoma/connective tissue thing...anyway, I believe that for me, lipomas have grown in my stomach and decreased the stomach acid in my stomach...and created all the problems with that. It also creates fatty liver (and I don't drink at all)...so, I'm working on that too. Actually, this darn thing I have gets into every spot in my body...so, I'm trying to stay calm, use magnesium baths...eat amazing, keep a gratitude journal and try to walk at least 1 mile of steps per day. I also need a CPAP now, as I found that my oxygen levels go too low at night...oh boys! Thanks for listening...I've decided to not waste any time, not even one minute, on shoulda, woulda, coulda's...I realize now that I want to enjoy every minute of today and all of my tomorrows and not fret about the past too much (as much as possible...but, it's hard!) Also, Reflux Relief from Gaia Herbs really, really helps! I suck on one after most meals and it really helps with acid reflux and gerd. Ok, I hope some of these tips will help you!!! I agree small meals work best for me too. I also try and walk at least 6-8 minutes after every meal...don't just sit, it helps with motility, digestion and prevents (or helps to prevent) constipation. The toughest part is I don't really get hungry anymore...I really miss that! But, on the positive I've lost 30 pounds and am finally in the healthy BMI, yay! Something positive!! Hang in there...focus on the small wins and positives...sending you endless prayers and big hugs!! Best...Mia 🙂

This is exactly to the point that I go through on a daily basis! I have been dealing with this ugly stomach infection for 8 months now and its pure hell! It has taken over my whole entire life! I am trying everything and nothing is working as well had every test done scope, colonoscopy and empty study and everything shows normal! I am very overwhelmed at this point in my journey and losing all faith and hope as I go through this. I am currently living off of nausea medication which is no fun and after my procedure I felt fine for a little while and went right back to feeling like crap. Help!! I can't deal with it for much longer its mentally draining me. HUGS to you because I feel your pain and hope by now you found a cure.

Hello, Rozy 288,
I am a 72 yo male who has had chronic constipation and gastritis for three years since I had a botched hernia repair. I had a lot of nerve damage from the surgery and could not bear down for fear of causing a new hernia. Now I am laxative dependent (Senna). I have never had H Pylori. When the gastritis is in flare, I take two Pantoprazole a day, Famotidine, baking soda in water, calcium carbonate, sometimes Sucralfate (makes constipation worse). I follow a gastritis diet of bland food. Frequent, small food portions. L.G. Capellan's "The Gastritis Healing Book" is helpful. Best of luck to you!