Dealing with chronic gastritis and gerd

I have both and ulcers which I was put on a PPI to heal them. Strict low acid diet with no soda or booze. I get scoped again in April 2024.

Have you tried green tea? Not a cure all but very beneficial. Also have you reviewed all your medications? Some medications really aggravate gastritis due to additives in certain supplements. One example...Additives in Levothyroxine(Unithroid)ruined me so I had to change it.

You don't say if you've been to a doctor yet. If not, then go.
What I thought was gastritis was actually from my gallbladder. They took it out, and, voila, I was cured of gastritis (unless I make really bad food choices.).

Yes! I’m actually scheduled for a colonoscopy and endoscopy with biopsies at Mayo in mid-December. I’ve had both an abdominal ultrasound and CT scan on all those organs, I do have mild fatty liver (which I’m trying to reverse) and high alkaline phosphatase…which I think is my gallbladder. I try and take a liver tincture to support it. But, it’s my gastritis, gerd, and bloating (possible sibo) that’s really tough. I think it’s all from a Candida overgrowth, in my gut and other places, boy this is tough! But I’m determined!! Thanks for your support and caring!! Mia hope you feel better too!! 💕💕🙏🙏

Glad to hear about doc.

My grandmother recommended drinking a glass of warm water (has to be warm! not hot, not cold) very, very slowly. Like 12 ounces in 1/2 hour. It used to give me some relief sometimes.

Movement, like rolling side to side in bed, has helped me sometimes, too.

I get relief from simethicone (spelling?) pills, like OTC GasX. I'm guessing that you have already tried this though...but just in case : )

Mia,
I am dealing with Chronic Hemmorhagic Gastritis (diagnosed last year by Gastroenterologist). I was on PPIs for 8 months and felt great until I started having side effects from the meds. I stopped the PPIs a few months ago and am determined to manage this without medication. I started out just trying to do "gastritis friendly" foods but still terrible pain a few times a week. I decided to start working with a registered dietician to see if I have food intolerances that may have contributed to the gastritis. So far, pretty good results with a low histamine diet! It is exciting to have progress in between the depressing days. Completely changing my diet is not easy or fun. I understand the anxiety part!! Last night we took our daughters to eat and I had carefully chosen what I would order, but something I had eaten that afternoon was already bothering me so I was uncomfortable and anxious during dinner. Ugh. So frustrating and demoralizing to try so hard and still get symptoms.

I am glad to see your post! I joined this a few weeks ago and this is the first gastritis thread I have seen. It is nice to know I am not the only one going through this. Sending empathy and encouragement your way 💜

I've dealt with Gerd/acid reflux for years.
Most everyone has had the flowing advice:
Elevate the head of your bed 6 to 8 Degrees
Eat early, often. and small meals
Stay up three hour before retiring
Try "Reflux Gourmet" at ight after meals as recommended by my ENT.

Best

Hello, I have had gerd for 30+ years. I take Synthroid. Have you tried that ?

No I have not tried Synthroid. Presently taking NP thyroid...loosing my hair on it and it smells like cat urine 🤦‍♀️but it stopped the gastritis that unithroid caused.

What is Reflux Gourmet, please and thank you. Baz10