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I was recently told I had gastritis after the worst stomach and back pain after a few weeks.
I was put on ranitidine for 10 days as well as implementing a much healthier diet (cutting out alcohol and dairy and eating more fruit and vegetables). I thought I was getting better however every morning since then I would wake up with a sore abdomen upper left side as well as back pain. This pain doesn't affect me in the day though.
I also struggle with anxiety and hypochondria which has been particularly bad ever since I got the diagnosis. I went a week trying not to obsess over the pain and the fact that I believed I wasn't getting better. So yesterday I had a feel of my belly which probably wasn't the best idea as I got worked up about it but when it's pressed and my stomach almost feels as if it's hard and painful.
I did go out on Saturday night and have like 2 drinks but previously i had an anxiety attack just because I was going out so my belly was feeling sensitive anyway, but I don't know if the pain flared up because of that?
I haven't had any issues with my bowels and I haven't felt sick or been sick. I just tend to feel bloated a lot of the time.
If anyone could shed some light to what I should do next that would be a huge help? I have a GP appointment tomorrow but I keep panicking that it's something serious and overthinking the situation.
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pippa58442 joey_52339
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rhonda19552 joey_52339
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As Pippa says distract yourself I know it's hard I struggle too with it.
But accepting your situation makes it better,
I've had ongoing problems for 8 months and it does get you down when it doesn't get better but somehow relaxing helps a bit,
Goodluck
pippa58442 joey_52339
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