Gastritis diagnosed but PPI's not working
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Just wondered if anyone else who's been diagnosed with mild gastritis is having problems with PPI's not helping? Had upper endoscopy 2 weeks ago and been taking PPI's since then, but if anything feels like its getting worse!
Symptoms originally started 5 months ago and now the dull, burning ache is just constant and also along with constant back ache it's really getting me down. Only relief I get is going to bed and lying down. Does anyone else have this? I'm worried its something more sinister.
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frances02122 cath24183
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Hi after years of acid problems i took Lansoprazole which stopped acid regurgation instantly. It is not a magic cure though as you need to alter your diet as well. Have you tried the acid watchers diet ? There are a few books which help you avoid trigger foods. I was doing quite well until recently when i started eating strawberries and cream which i blame for massive flare up of symptoms. Also maybe you need to mention to your doctor that the ppi is not working as you may need to change to a different one. I get awful burning in my stomach which goes into my back, also bloating and feeling like i have a blockage especially after eating. Good luck, its a horrible condition.
georgeglass frances02122
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thanks. i will look up that acid watchers down and follow it 🤙
georgeglass cath24183
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check out these study results from nih: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4462721/
mazzy10065 georgeglass
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Has anyone suffered from a mild nausea feeling with Gastritis. I started feeling nauseous about four months ago and thought at first it was due to eating and drinking more while on holiday. When I take an Omeprazole it seems to ease off so I'm thinking it may be due to some sort of inflammation in my stomach. Gp doesn't seem interested in sending me for any tests but its really starting to stress me out.
georgeglass mazzy10065
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i haven't had nauseous feelings. somebody told me an ultrasound might see something wrong as well as an endoscopy.
jeremy04366 mazzy10065
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i had a little nausea when i had gastritis. It wasnt an everyday symptom for me but it was there on occasion. Thankfully that went away when my gastritis disappeared
pinkcatfairy mazzy10065
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Dear Mazzy
Yes when i had gastitis I felt nauseous and had lack of appetite, it is due to the inflammation, my gastitis took time to clear, it was one of my worse menopause symptoms!
mazzy10065 pinkcatfairy
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hi Pinkcatfairy
I am also menopausal but I didn't realise that Gastritis was one of the symptoms! How did you cure it please?
pinkcatfairy mazzy10065
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Hello Mazzy
I had to cut out fatty foods, caffeine and alcohol and was put on ppi medication, it took about three months or more to totally clear up, i gradually weaned myself off the ppi medication as i didnt want to take them long term
thomas61316 pinkcatfairy
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Hi Pinkcatfairy, you say that your gastritis took 3 months + to clear up.
I had nausea and a sore stomach intermittently for months, until 7 weeks ago when it became constant and severe. A gastroscopy diagnosed stomach-wide, non-erosive gastritis (H.Pylori-negative) and my PPI dose was doubled. A couple of weeks later I was also prescribed an H2 blocker (Ranitidine) alongside the PPI.
Unfortunately there has been no improvement in the 6 weeks since the gastroscopy. I wondered if your gastritis improved gradually and evenly over the 3 months?
Many thanks
pinkcatfairy thomas61316
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Dear thomas 613
The gastitis gradually cleared, it didnt happen all at once, it was gradual until I could finally say it had gone!
georgeglass thomas61316
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Did any of you have an overactive digestive system? I have lots of noise and activity down there but it doesn't result in much gas. Just feels like something is upset down there and not processing properly.
mm7674 pinkcatfairy
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You got gastritis as a result of menopause? I'm 43 and just am now dealing with a bout of gastritis. I've not had an endoscopy, but I have had the H. Pylori test and an abdominal ultrasound. All were negative. My bout with gastritis started the day I started my period. That, in addition to NSAIDS for a few days and major stress. Anyway, I've been taking PPI's for a week now and they have not done much for me. Still pretty nauseous after eating with constant silent reflux. I can't seem to shake it unless I also take Mylanta. I had wondered if this condition might be one of the many perks of Perimenopause? Additionally, how long will this gastritis last? How long does it take the stomach lining to heal? Not sure why the PPI's (specifically Omeprazole 40 mg delayed release) are not working?
Thanks,
Molly
mm7674 georgeglass
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Yes, I had that. Lots of noise in my gut. Started the PPI's and the noises have calmed down some. However, still not feeling well. Only been a week since I started the PPI's. The noise was so loud that it freaked me out. Wasn't sure what was up?
pippa58442 mm7674
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Omeprazole can take up to 4 weeks to work.