Hiatal Hernia and gastritis pain.
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I have been in a lot of pain for the last 5 days in my stomach and chest. It hurts to swallow water or even eat food. I haven't eaten because my stomach and esophagus cramps. My doctor has me on nexium and gaviston which after 5 days is relieving most of the pain until I eat. What other natural remedies could I try to soothe cramping feeling and speed up the healing?
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sam63452 jessica06953
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Sorry to hear about your discomfort. Stick to what the doctors tell you.
As far as natural remedies, I have used slippery elm tablets combined with aloe Vera juice in the past and found them very helpful for such issues. The slippery elm is a natural anti inflammatory for the stomach in particular and the aloe juice is fantastic for the digestive system in general.
God bless and praying you get better soon.
jessica06953 sam63452
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The healing process even on a PPI can take months and not weeks. OK, the results show that after around the 8 week mark something like 80% of cases are well on the mend. But it can take 6-12 months. After that period you may still require long term PPIs or H2 blocker. Of course it depends on how bad your HH is and if you also have gastritis, have you had an endoscopy? to see how large the HH is and what other (if any) problems are in within your tum?? This is a slow process, sorry but the damage has to repair whist your stomach does it everyday jobs at a fraction of its performance. Like everyone will comment avoid the fatty foods and alcohol, oh and sweets. Have good old porridge in the morning and at night, simple but works a treat. I found that Pantoprazole 40mg worked the best to heal and 20mg/day worked best at control but now I've had to come off of that after a few years because of itching mad!! Back on H2s which do little for me even at 450mg/day. What I'm trying to say rather poorly is everyone is different at different times. The chances are high your rebound with problems even after a good spell so be prepared to adjust meds and lifestyle all the time. Good luck.
jessica06953 Guest
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I had a scope done 7 years ago that going the hernia and then another done 3 yrs ago and they said it wasn't there. My doctor says it can slide back and forth. Right now I am able to eat but only very bland foods in very small portions, carbs tend to feel the easiest for some reason, things like potatoes, crackers, chicken noodle soup, and toast. I assume patience is going to be key during this process. Just happy I have improved in the past couple days.
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After 2 weeks I have had ok days and still bad days. The pressure, pain, spasms in my chest is really the biggest problem. It makes me feel weak and my heart beats fast and palpitates. I am having to be very careful as to what I eat. Very very small portions and super bland foods. If I eat to much I vomit small amounts a few times and if I eat something to greasy or with dairy I am in pain for a couple days. I've lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks which I need to loose but this is torched. On top of all my stomach issues I also have seizures, luckily I haven't had a seizure yet but I have felt a few coming on but never break. My stomach issues seem to weaken my seizure threshold. Unfornately I haven't been able to try aloe vera and slippery elm because my small town health food store was out of the mixture I used to drink and I haven't been able to go back. I ate sausage in a small burrito yesterday and have been in extreme pain since. I am hoping that with better food choices I will be able to keep this horrible pain away until my stomach is healed? Does anyone know how long it can take to heal?
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eva50028 jessica06953
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Taking aloe vera 1 tsp 3 days 7 a.m., 4 p.m
After 3 days 1 tsp 7 a.m., 12 p.m. ,4 p.m. and 8 p.m. After those three days two teaspoons 7 a.m. 12p.m. and 1tbsp. 8 p.m. I was taking Nexium but cause nauseous. So l stop it. Still taking the aloe vera. What would you recommend for burning pain?
eva50028 jessica06953
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Taking aloe vera 1 tsp 3 days 7 a.m., 4 p.m
After 3 days 1 tsp 7 a.m., 12 p.m. ,4 p.m. and 8 p.m. After those three days two teaspoons 7 a.m. 12p.m. and 1tbsp. 8 p.m. I was taking Nexium but cause nauseous. So l stop it. Still taking the aloe vera. What would you recommend for burning pain?
jessica06953 eva50028
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I had a hard time with the nexium at first also but it is supposed help repair damage, so I think its worth taking. Pepto bismol helps coat everything well and when the pain is bad enough I chugg a few tables spoons. I've also found that a combo of slippery elm and aloe vera work really well. Slippery elm has like a numbing or relaxing affect, it tastes nasty but when your desperate you'll try anything. Best of luck.
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