How I cured my gastritis

At the beginning I avoided dairy completely, including yoghourt and butter. I don't think I ate avocado as I was trying to eat as little fat as possible but I think it would be ok if you ate avocado in small quantities (because it is very fatty). For example you could use a teaspoon or two as butter for your bread. It contains excellent fats.

With the pregnancy I felt a great craving for dairy actually, so these last days I had some milk and cheese but I felt a lot of acid reflux in the following hours. So I am trying to go dairy free again and take supplements of calcium, it is hard, dairy is so delicious!

Part of my reflexion with butter was the following: since you have to reduce the amount of fat you eat so much, it is important to try to get good fats from vegetal sources like cold-pressed oils and nuts. Your body can synthethize cholesterol but not some essential fatty acid found in nuts and vegetable oils.

Hi Nataly,

I am 14 weeks pregnant.

Just before I got pregnant, I was feeling fine again: no stomach pain anymore, no acid reflux as long as I was more or less careful with my diet. I actually managed to go in vacation at the time and eat at the restaurant every day and be more or less fine (I had french fries too many times though).

At the beginning of the pregnancy I just had nausea (morning sickness) but during the third month I started having some acid reflux. I manage during the day but at night I wake up at 5 am and my stomach bothers me. I don't really have much acid reflux at night as I go to bed with an empty stomach but I get discomfort in my stomach and get so thirsty around 5 am. I am not sure what to do about it. The coconut water really soothes me but then my stomach is not empty anymore and it makes the acid reflux worse when I sleep the rest of the night. I am going to try having just a sip of coconut water instead of a bottle.

I don't have experience with coconut oil. The thing is I feel really sick with anything with coconut cream, and also coconut oil contains a lot of saturated fat. So I stick with olive oil, vegan butter for a treat, nuts, avocado to get essential fatty acid. If you want to try coconut oil, I suggested you keep the portions small as all fats make acid reflux worse. Some people think it has special properties, I really don't know anything about that, I personally don't feel good with coconut fat.

I don't know which supplements to take during pregnancy. As a precaution I don't take anything right now beside my vitamins (for the folic acid) and a supplement of calcium. The vitamins my obgyn prescribed don't seem to hurt my stomach (I tried many other brands I could not tolerate).

Some people say some supplements against gastritis and acid reflux are ok, others say it is better to take as little as possible, it is very confusing and as a precaution I don't take anything right now. The only thing I do is being very careful with my diet even though I try different foods every now and then when I have a craving. I do worry about damaging my oesophagus though with the acid reflux but it is probably fine as it is light and I don't have real pain, just discomfort. I will ask my obgyn again about it but she does not seem to know about natural supplements, only usual medications. The last time she said to take tums and pepcid. Tums don't work for me. I haven't tried pepcid. I have seen on other forums that some pregnant women take all sorts of supplements and even PPI during pregnancy (but not omeprazole as it causes foetus problems in animals) and their babies are fine. The risk is small I guess. Taking medication that are likely safe is a choice to make depending on how you feel and how well you can manage without it. If you feel too bad, it is not worth suffering for another 8-9 months, especially since the acid reflux might get worse with the baby pushing on your stomach and all the muscle (and the LES) relaxing with the hormons.

Where are you located?

Hello again, Ines!

Thank you for such a detailed reply!!

I am located in Michigan, US (you are in UK, correct?)

I don't have acid reflux (yet), just a normal morning sickness and I think my pain comes from deodenum and not stomach (little bit to the right and up of the naval). It is very localized and I suspect deodenal ulcer or something like that (of cause, now I won't be going through invasive diagnostics, unless I became really sick, so will have to rely on my guess). I don't have a problem at night and actually fill best in the 2nd part of the night (when I get up to go to the bathroom) and in the morning). I'm going to see a GI doctor to see what he thinks as well, of cause. I'll let you know, if they advice on anything... Thank you again for sharing your experiaence with others! It is SO helpful!!!

I am in New York.

Slippery Elm: between meals. DGL licorice: 20-30 minutes before each meal. Pepzin GI: with food.

Thank you for sharing. I will drink some alkaline water when acid buildup in the middle of night. 

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Hi Acakes,

I am glad the aloe vera is working for you.

Which one do you take ? The fresh one, the juice in bottle, the gel, and which brand?

I tried aloe vera before, both fresh and in a bottle, but unfortuntately it felt really uncomfortable.

Hi acakes,

Just checking to see how Aloe works for preventing your stomach burning last couple days.

 

Eric, doing even better. Today I see the Holistic Doc again. I'm going to and ask him if I can get off this horrible PPI completely now.

Will still have to take the Aloe for a little while.

Update: I had my first followup with the Holistic / Nutritionsist Doctor. He went to med school plus post med school at Harvard University. He's very smart. You should find someone that does Nutritional Response Testing (NRT aka Muscle Testing). Anyways, I am officially OFF all Acid Blockers and doing well along with removing the foods he suggested based on the muscle testing he did for me. The Aloe worked great. I have been eating well... ground turkey, sweet potatos, Kind Bars, Baked Lentil Chips, Salmon, Oats, Dark Cholocate, Low Acid Coffee, garlic, onion, tarragon, etc... you get the point. I was unable to even have sold foods and the PPIs were a nightmare! So this is a Miracle! It's the Aloe I'm taking. 2 cups diluted in water and sip on it all day. Then slowly wean down over a couple of months. Most of his patients don't have to take 2 cups of Aloe but my case was more severe. He also recommended one other supplement that would work on me. I am taking this now and only 1/2 cup of the Aloe (because the aloe he sells is expensive). And it's working great.

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Thank you for your update acakes, and congratulations!. Please keep on updating your process of weaning down PPI. 

I stopped the PPI yesterday. I'm PPI free!

Message me if you want the name of the supplement since we cannot "repeatedly post product/company names. Even though that was only the first time posting it, not repeatedly!

Hi I thought that I did message you ,as I looked it up and it said to click on the envelope under your name and send message , and that's how I did It. So not sure how to message you .

I am sooo Happy for you!!! I had bought some bottled Alo but have been afraid to try it ...having a rough week but maybe I will try in a few day.

I'm usually able to message but now I can't find the button to message you! I wish it was a bit more user friendly. Anyways you can look for another brand of Aloe Vera online because mine is only sold through a practioner.

Update: I had my Doctor Appointment last night and he said my Gastritis has healed another 70% in the past week. The first week I healed 10%. So in total my Gastritis is 80% better. I am excited of this news. I eat all kinds of stuff. Just no citrus, spicy, alcohol, or coffee yet. I can have dark chocolate. I ate hummus yesterday for the first time in a long time. I even can have soda made with Steva. He said my Small Intestines (yeast/fungus) has healed 40% overall so far. He believes my Gastritis is from the Yeast/Fungus. He also says I have parasites and will be treating me for that soon.

The 2 cups of Aloe Vera Juice has been a Miracle Cure for me!

Great to hear you have more improvement! Thanks for update!

Hi acakes,

How did you find your muscle testing practitioner location? Where abouts are you?

Also, what aloe juice have you been taking?

Are you able to eat lots more things now? I'm still in some kind of agony.

Thanks in advance hun. x

How big are the cups for aloe?? ☺️ X

You can find them anywhere in the U.S. where I live. I'm in Houston, TX. I can help you find one if you live in U.S. 2 cups = 16 ounces of Aloe Juice. The Aloe Juice I take is only sold through a practitioner. You can search Aloe Vera Juice on Amazon and there are some you can buy. I'm able to eat alot of foods. I don't eat spicy, coffee, citrus, alcohol, sugar. I do have some dark chocolate. Mix the 16 ounces of Aloe Juice with 16 ounces or more of water and sip on it throughout the day. Do this for 2 months then wean down to maybe 8 ounces of juice for another month.

Thanks for your reply acakes. Did you have faith in the practioner from the start? What other supplements did he prescribe?

Do you have acid reflux or has that gone too? I feel hot from my chest down to my stomach most days. I'm losing faith of getting better tbh. I Think I've found a NRT in my area, just waiting for a phone call. x

Oh that would be wonderful because if they do NRT then they are probably trained the same. I don't know if I have acid reflux. I could have silent acid reflux. But the Aloe is supposed to help with that. My doc helped another person with acid reflux and they were able to stop their meds. I lost faith alot too during this journey. I havr alot of faith in this doctor from the start. I was looking for someone who does NRT for awhile.

So how soon did you notice an improvement? Did the aloe burn for a while?

How are you with fat and dairy now? How about drinks?? I'm sick of water! x

Aloe did not burn. It has a pH balance of 6 so it should not burn. I am sensitive to dairy so I don't do dairy. I noticed improvement fast. I can drinl Zevia. It is soda made with Stevia. I bought a Water Infuser Bottle so that my water will taste better with fruits. I think I'm ok with fat.

Can you drink milk alternatives? How about lemonade and crisps? Sorry for soooo many questions, just trying to gauge how successful it's been. How about meats and chips?? x

What's a water infused bottle? Ooh and can you now eat fruit?? x

Water Infuser Bottle is a bottle that has a place in the middle where you can add fruit so the water will taste like the fruit but the fruit stays in the center and doesn't actually mix with the water. Look it up on Amazon. It might help you with your boring water dilema.

Here's everything I eat. I was eating Sushi Rolls but the NRT doc said I ams sensitive to grains right now and taking them out for a few months. I eat Peleo Bars - Chocolate Brownie flavor by Julian Bakery. Find it on Amazon. Also, I eat ground turkey, terragon, bananas, eggs, salmon, mango, berries, Lentil Chips (find them at whole food store), baked chicken, cucumbers, Almond Butter, Pecan Butter, Rasberry Preserves (only has rasberries and fruit pectin), Nuts, Dried Figs, etc.

I had Hummus Yesterday too. And I eat dark chocolate in moderation. This is the same girl that could only drink smoothies all day.

Be selective with Aloe Juice, since most of them have added acid to preserve freshess, I could only find one, George's Aloe Vera, without acid, but my stomach feels a little uncomfatable. So I bought fresh Aloe leaves from local Mexcian grocery store to make my own juice, I feel fine. 

Good idea Eric. I didn't have to worry about it since the one at my Doctor's office is made specially for the stomach and is a high quality. If I have to buy aloe again I will make sure it's pure.

Hi acakes. I dont think I am going to be able to tolerate the aloe either, its made me feel very sick and my tummy is uncomfortable like Erics is.

 

I tried the aloe a while ago and I didn't feel so good with it either. I chose a brand that was less acidic (around ph level 4 which is the best I could find) and I also tried the fresh aloe. One must be careful with the fresh aloe as the part just under the skin (called latex) is irritating. The part recommended in this case is the inner part far from the skin.

The one from my Doctor must be specially formulated, with no acid in it. Maybe try making your own like Eric did if you feel like testing it. If not, I don't know what to say. I want to help

Yes, don't use Whole Leaf Aloe Juice either. Hmmm... I know this is so frustrating.

When you go to my Doctor he tests your body for what remedy will work for you. So everyone is probably different. He can test to see if you body is sensitive to something as well.

Hi, acakes, glad you are making progress! I fund an aloe Vera juice on Amazon. It's called Preservative Free Aloe Vera Juice Inner Fillet. Do you think this would work? I really want to give it try but don't know which kind I should get. Ps, are you or were you taking any other supplements beside the aloe Vera juice? Will be really appreciated if you could give me Some suggestions.

Thank you,

Katie

Katie I will look online tomorrow and see. Whatever you try, just take a small amount at first to make sure your tummy agrees with it. I will get back to you soon. I only take Aloe Vera Juice. He suggested Gastrex if I wanted to take it but I didn't.

Yes its very upsetting. I have looked in the UK for someone who does the testing you had but I cant locate anyone but one practitioner in London which is too far for me to travel.  The aloe I used was Pukka with 99.8% inner leaf gel and 0.2% citric acid. Not sure if that was the right aloe. Cant find stockists of the aloe leaves either.

 

Hi Ines. Would the latex be the same as the inner leaf gel because thats what I took? 

I just wondered Ines, if you have found a multi vitamin that you are able to tolerate. I would really like to take one but am worried it will irritate.

Would ideally like to take zinc. Was not able to tolerate the zinc you describe at the beginning of your post but there are different types. Think it would help my immune system/sinuses. Do you have any suggestions please? Thanks

The gel is just below the skin of the aloe vera when you buy it fresh. If you buy inner leaf gel or liquid in a store, usually the latex has been filtered out. Inner leaf gel is good, what one should avoid is "whole leaf".

The only vitamins I tolerate are the prenatal vitamins prescribed by my obgyn for the pregnancy and "bone health" which is just calcium and other things for bone health. I tried most multi-vitamins from famous brands and all of them irritated my stomach. I did not try zinc alone.

From what I read in the NYT, if one has a good healthy diet containing vegetables/fruits/animal-products/whole-grains/raw-oils, there is no benefit in taking a vitamin supplement, sometimes the opposite.

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I think the only one I found without acid was Georges aloe vera. Since acakes mentioned it, I've started trying this. i had bought thid bottle a few months back but then found that aloe was irritating my gastritis. It's been 2 days since I started again and it's not irritating my stomach now

am hoping it will help me for the reflux, more than for the stomach.

Katie... I ran across some Aloe Vera Juice in the past that was specially formulated for your stomach, but I cannot find it. Try to buy low or no acid Aloe and Inner Leaf, not Whole Leaf. You want the aloe from the inside. You do not want the leave part from the outside. I hope this helps.

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Hi sirivinay. Thanks for that. Not sure about trying it again as it made me feel very nauseous. Doing better since starting the enzymes and thinking now about trying zinc but dont know if that will irritate. Have you ever tried just zinc? 

Ok thanks for that. Have ordered a megafood zinc to try which is supposed to be gentle on the stomach. It is supposed to be healing for your gut and helps immune system so hopefully I can tolerate it. 

Hi acakes,

Sounds like your diet is vastly improving!? Are you able to drink tea & milk substitutes?

I've just ordered some of George's aloe juice, hoping it helps/works. I'll be contacting the NRT practitioner on Tuesday. They seem to offer lots of different 'testing' also. Did you find that? What else have they recommended for you? x

Hi,

I've just ordered this aloe Vera too. Fingers crossed! x

Hi acakes, thank you for your help. I just ordered one from Amazon. I ll update it once I try it.

I drink Almond Milk and Coconut Milk. But I'm sensitive to Dairy protein. The NRT Doc gave me some liquid to helo with Fungal/Yeast (Candida). And eventually I will take stuff for Parasites. You should be in great hands!

Have you always been able to tolerate those milks? I can only tolerate rice milk (without calcium) and even that's only in small ration! Did he do a food alergy testing? I'm worried they will give me stuff that will cause more irritation!? x

Yes I have always been able to drink Almond or Coconut milk. I used them in my smoothies when I couldn't eat solid foods. He will tell you whay you can't eat. You can brink in foods from your house to test as well. If you get on the right remedy then you can eat more foods that you are now. But probably not citrus, coffee, alcohol, sugar, gluten. It's temporary though. I am able to eat more foods now that I'm on the Aloe. But their Aloe might be better and more tolerable than the ones from online. You just have to find the right ones. You will like it. It's kind of fun because you learn about yourself. It gives you hope and motivation.

Did he give you any 'remedies'? I've been doing homeopathy and not so sure it's helping. A tad worried about more remedies that will irritate.

Are you able to eat any acidic foods now? Or has he told you that you soon will be?? x

The remedies helped me and was able to come off the PPIs within about 10 days. The remedies were all gentle clear liquids. I don't eat any acidic foods that I know of. I think I can cut back on the Aloe in about a week. Then taper off. Don't be scared. If something doesn't agree with you don't take it anymore. But he tests it to see if you body is sensitive to the remedies. He tests to see which remedy your body likes the most.

I'm pretty sure that's what the homeopath did but those remedies aggravated my stomach. They also had some alcohol in them as a preservative! Is there any in the ones he gave you? I'm so low, all food hurts 😞

Did he say you'd ever be able to drink alcohol again or eat more acidic foods? x

He said I could test for alcohol in a few months. And acidic food I can't have "yet." I will test again. So your Homeopathic Doctor did muscle testing to see what remedies your body liked or disliked?

No not muscle testing. I had to hold a metal tube while she used a probe attached to a machine that tested my meridian lines. When it flashed up a problem she corrected it on these scales thing with a remedy. I came home with 6 different ones, each requiring 30 drops in a litre of water. Within days my stomach was on fire! So ive gradually reduced the dose. I'm now only taking 5 drops of one of the remedies and steaming off the alcohol and even that's not so good!

Do your remedies have alcohol in them? How many were you given? x

No alcohol. Gentle solutions. He uses no instruments while muscle testing. He will test your body to tind the solution that your body agrees with. If your body is sensitive to it, he will not give it to you.

Yours sounds like a life saver! I'm in the uk so I hope mine is the same! I'm calling the lady back on Tuesday to discuss further.

Are you 'burn and pain' free now then?

I miss sugar!!!!!!! x

Yes I have NO pain or burning and eat all kinds of food! For sugar, try Stevia or Monk Fruit. If she does NRT then it should be the same. I hope it works for you. I still have to see if I do well when I come off of the Aloe Juice. For you, something else may work better. She will test each remedy on you.

Well I'll give it a try! I've tried everything else!

Are you able to eat fatty food now? x

I had 3.5 ounces of Hanger Steak with Salt and Pepper yesterday and did fine. I eat lots of almond butter and do fine.

This is all so positive! I'm so hopeful it works for me. How did you get gastritis? Did that make a difference the treatment you were given do you know? x

I think it was due to stress. The doc thinks it was due to yeast/candida.

Hi acakes, without instruments, how did the doctor do the muscle test? Use his hand? thanks. 

Hi Gaynor. I had the same test done as you and had to hold the metal tubes.  She wanted to give me homeopathic drops to take to correct the weakness she detected but I refused them as I know that homeopathic remedies make me burn. Im in the UK and cant find anyone locally who does the same testing that acakes had. 

I'm sick of my dr telling me this is all stress. I think I got mine through eating too much fruit and then too much alcohol on holiday. I was quite stressed pre holiday - getting into uni and working full time x

Hi Emma, I've persevered with these remedies for 2 weeks now and don't feel any better.

I've found a NRT practitioner in Plymouth where I am, but to be honest I'd go Scotland if I had to! Sick of my life now tbh. x

He isn't testing your muscles necessarily. He uses your muscle strength to see what you body rejecets or accepts. You lie down and hold your arm up in the air and he touches differnt parts of you (thyroid, heart, stomach, etc). And if your arm muscle is weak then you have an issue with that organ. He can determine all kinds of issues like deficiencies, hormones imbalances, etc. to test food or supplements he will put it on your stomach and them test the strength of your arm. He can even test to see what dosage your body needs. You can even bring in your vitamins or prescription meds to test if its helping you, hurting you, not working, or what dosage.

I would be very interested to see how you get on if you could let me know. If it works for you as well as acakes, then I will definitely look into travelling to see someone. I didnt get on with the aloe but I think I should have started off with just a small amount then worked up. 

Of course I'll let you know! If it works I'll be screaming from the roof tops! I've just come back from a week holiday in a caravan and I'm glad to be home. Not being able to eat and drink properly really screws things up.

I'm calling the practitioner on Tuesday to discuss further. Going to be positive about this. Something's gotta work! x

It is very difficult when you are away from home. We went out for Sunday lunch when we were away, and it made me feel very poorly after.

Does the practitioner that you are going to see do the same testing technique that acakes had? 

Apparently, and many others. She was in Germany when I rang her so we are going to speak again not week.

We ate out 3 times. I only had rice chicken and veg, and even that caused problems!

It's unbelievable what impact this condition has on your life. Everything is falling apart. I'm even losing friends now.

I won't stop trying though. x

It's effected everything about me! Finances, social life, had to move in with my Mom because medical bills were piling up trying to figure it all out, depression, anxiety, isolation, and the list goes on. I totally get it!!!!

But things are on the up for you now though? x

Mine started 18 years ago and I have now given up work, lost lots of friends, dont socialise and am a bit reclusive. I have got two dogs so I do have to go out and walk them but it has really affected by life. You do have to stay positive and hopefully this lady will sort you out. x

Did it cost much for you to see this muscle testing person? 

So far so good. I will know for sure when I get off the Aloe. I also need to pick up all the peaces from this whole big nightmare of a mess! Only people that have this issue understand.

My doctor offered a free consultation and his pffice visits are only $35 USD.

Hi acakes. I wouldnt have thought it would make any difference when you stop the aloe as its different to traditional medicine. Hopefully you will stay well. The only thing in the future you will have to be careful of is how much stress you suffer. I was nearly clear for five years then we got burgled and the stress brought mine back. 

Thats really reasonable especially if he makes you well.

Well fingers crossed this lady works. It sounds promising! I'll of course keep you posted hun. It's a shame we don't live closer together, we could have supported eachother! I'm getting myself a puppy soon, which I'm really looking forward to. A little bit of happiness in my life. xx

Good idea! Something to look forward too and bring you love and joy. At least we have the message boards.

I know its a shame but if this lady heals you I will be coming down to Plymouth to see her so will pop in and see you. I love my dogs, they are so loyal and keep me sane. I do have an understanding husband and two boys as well. Do you know what she charges for her consultations and testing?

A big nightmare mess i totally agree with. My work is suffering, I wake up most mornings in pain, I don't socialise anymore and anxitey I wish would 'do one'!

Would you not be able to take aloe Vera long term? How dos he know by % how much your gastritis has improved by the way? X

I've been quoted £110 for a 2hr consultation which includes treatment.

Do you know what breed of dog you are going to have? x

A lot more than acakes paid then but worth it if it helps. How did you find a practitioner. I have looked on the internet putting in NRT but nothing came up for my area. 

I'm getting a Shih Tzu 😍 and I really can't wait!

You're lucky you have your hubby and boys. I haven't started a family yet.... Still need a bloke yet haha. So I really need to get better ASAP so I can do these things!

Yes 'when' this lady works her magic by all means come over to mine! 😀 X

These message boards have kept me sane acakes! It's so isolating this problem. People don't really understand. And I'm sick of sympathy!

Keep us posted on your progress, we're all routing for you! ☺️ X

P,s apparently half the solution is believing treatment will work..... X

Shih Tzus are lovely. I have a cavalier king charles and a cavalier/parsons jack russell. They are good for you as they get you out of the house and dog walkers are very friendly people. 

I am lucky but I have a lot of stress from my youngest son who is 19.

I am pleased we are able to chat on here as well as I have never found anybody to talk to who has anything similar to me so nobody really understands what I go through. x

I don't know how he knows how much I've healed but he does it based on my muscle response.

You're like me I want to heal so I can date and find a Man. I wish we could post products and websites on the message baords. They make it difficult.

I just put in nutritional response testing plymouth, and it came up. Try adding your area to the search engine, also try muscle testing x

We'll chat away hun, we is both in the same boat! I don't wish this on anyone but it's a comfort to know I'm not alone. Is your sin a bit of a handful? Do you think the stress keeps you poorly? x

How old are you acakes? I'm 34, 35 this year. Been single 10 yrs! By choice I might add... I'm incredibly fussy. Now I hear my clock ticking.... Need to heal so I can move on. I joined a dating website (I know....) and I'm attempting to date, but it's really hard with this problem.

You is nearly there though by the sounds of things!? Xx

Thanks for that. He sure is. Hes certainly put a lot of stress on us the last year with things hes done and it doesnt help my health at all. My oldest is 21 and he no problem. 

Have tried putting in nrt in all different areas around here but nothing comes up. x

Try health clinics and neuropathy. Where are you? I'll have a look. xx

Can find muscle testing but not sure thats the same thing as acakes had. I think that was what I had a couple of weeks ago when you hold those metal bars. Im in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. I am fairly near to Birmingham/Worcester or West Midlands.

I'm 37. I was close to getting married but I was on meds and had a bad reaction but didn't know what the reaction was from. I though I had anxiety but way later I found out it was that I am sensitive to meds. It broke us up! And now I want to get back with him but I am not my normal fun self. Its a turn off. And can't go eat or drink or be social. But it's getting better. I can eat out now but only a few things. I'm on FB if you are message me your email and I can find you. Same with you Emma.

Nutritional Response Testing (NRT)

From what I garher, NRT is the same thing as muscle testing. It doesn't require holding bars, it's using arms and resistance. xx

Not coming up with anything under  NRT. 

Sorry to hear that acakes. Hopefully you will be back to full health soon and you can get things sorted with him. You have certainly made a lot of progress in the last few weeks. I am surprised I am still married, my life is very restricted not being able to eat or drink out like you and Gaynor. Luckily my husband is very understanding but it does put a lot of pressure on your relationship. I am 48. 

I've messaged you (I think!)

That must've been tough on you hun, but you soon learn who loves you and who your friends are when the going gets tough! I'm sure we will find s fella when the time is right. We won't be ill forever ! Xx

I've found one for you! Type in 'Lake nutrition' into Google. x

Agreed!

It's crazy app the little Milestones that are so big to me! Today I went jogging for the first time in so long! A few days ago I had hummus for the first time. Last week I found myself singing in the car! These things are signs that I am coming out of the clouds. Most days are not that great because something is causing me heart palpitations and tight chest. I think its just residue of the PPIs. But I have little windows of light. It's li

Cool thank you very much Gaynor. xx

I'm so happy for you!

Acakes what exactly did your NRT doc do at your consultation please? Just so I can discuss this with mine on Tuesday or when I see them. x

Thats really good acakes. Your making progress quite quickly really from what you were only able to eat. Perhaps you are still a little anxious which could be causing the heart palpitations. As time goes on and you keep improving, you will probably relax about things a bit more and hopefully all the symptoms will go. x

Hi acakes, office visit $35? Is it a co-pay for your INS? Or it's just the pay that you do on your own? I tried to schedule an appointment with a holistic Dr. But they told me the first visit is $325, it ll be one hour long, then it ll be $175 each time(an hour long also). I am here in Boston, Massachusetts.

Could you PM me your Homeopathic person's name and phone#? I remember you said you are in Huston TX? I would go there to see him if he is a such life savor!

Ps, my aloe Vera came yesterday. I tried a little more than half of the cap last night before bed. It tightened up the pit of the stomach ( the spot right in the middle of your chest) right away. Not sure if this is right reaction? Or it's telling me it's not the right remedy for me?

Katie...

Where is the tightness? Is it around your heart chest? Or is it high in the abdomen right below the breastbone?

It's just right outside Houston. It's not a copay. The first visit is $120 but he will give you a free consultation is you tell him I referred you (Angie). $35 is the vist fee after that. It's not a copay. Try looking up a practionter that does NRT (Nutritional Response Testing). If you come see him you will need to come back for followups. So it might be costly pating for plain tickets. If you want to come, measage me and I will give you the phone number.

Gaynor... You lie down on the table and hold your arm up. Sometimes he will have you touch places on your body while he tests the strength of your arm. This helps him see if you have any issues with any organs, adrenals, hormones, thyroid, etc. He also makes you touch viles of different foods, or parasites, yeast, etc. to see what you react to and to see if you are sensitive.

Katie... I put mind in water and sip on it througout the day, instead of all at once. Something is causing me a tight chest and I'm not sure if its the aloe or something else Im taking. But you mentioned the tightness is in the stomach but then you said chest. So I'm confused. It could be that you are sensitive to it. I would take it as long as it's not too uncomfortable and you don't have burning. I take my Aloe and other rememdies because it's more tolerable than PPIs and works faster.

Good for you! so that means digestive enzymes are helping you..

there's nothing I haven't tried..I have so many supplements here at home that I could open my own health store I guess..lol!

Sadly to say, the only thing working for me is 15mg ppi per day...

yah I did try zinc, digestive enzymes, probiotics..nothing worked for me..sorry I guess that's really not the response you might have wanted to hear..

Hi there. We are all different and some things work for some, other things for others. You are obviously better going the traditional way with the Dr, I seem not to be able to tolerate ppis or antidepressants. I dont think I have too much acid though, if anything I dont have enough which is why I cant seem to digest much. Did any of the supplements like the enzymes or zinc cause you burning, do  you get burning I cant remember? The reason I want to try zinc is apparently its healing and if you dont have enough acid, it usually means you are short of zinc as

it helps  you produce acid and enzymes. 

Ya, nothing else worked for me except the PPIs. I had to force myself to take them even though it was Torture being on them! And all I could do was OTC strength of Pevacid (lanzoprazole). The others were too strong. When I took the PPIs the burning and bloating went away and was able to eat alot of foods. I am lucky this Aloe is working.

Thanks hun.

What other remedies has he given you? Are they gentle on your stomach? x

Zinc was one of the few things that did not irritate me in any way. Hopefully you can tolerate it. I took zinc by taking Pepsin GI.

We all have Gastritis from differen sources. Some maybe stress, or low stomach acid, high stomach acid, or whatever reason. Plus our body chemistry is different. So treatments may work better for some and not others.

He gave me something for Fungal/Yeast imbalance (Candida). He thinks that's what caused my Gastritis and that stress just triggered it.

So how are you doing today hun? x

Hi acakes. I wasnt able to take the pepzin zinc that ines recommended but I have ordered megafood zinc which I am hoping to be able to tolerate.

I know there are lots of different types of zinc and I am hoping it will come before I go and see the muscle testing lady. I didnt realise when I ordered it that it is coming from America so might take a while. 

Doing good other than something fausing me tight chest. I'm narrowing it down now to a few supplements.

I'm glad to hear it. I WILL be reporting the same success in the non too distant future! 😀

Any new foods you're enjoying? x

I like to make ice cream from frozen bananas. Put it in a food processor with whatever you like. My favorite is banana, almond butter, dried fig, chia. You may need to add a couple Tbl of almond milk. Yesterday I had a small amount of steak with salt and pepper.

I really hope you get out of Gastritis Jail!

That sounds lovely! The only thing I can tolerate out of all of that is banana! Ugh.....

How long were you poorly for acakes? x

I hust had some of a Turkey Leg at a Festival. I had Gastritis since September.

I like the use of past tense! ☺️ x

Acakes, it's the spot right under the chest, between the breast bone. It's where the esophagus connect to your stomach. All the ppis and aloe Vera give me the same feeling. So I stopped aloe Vera after I tried the second time. It gave me bad burning pain all day yesterday.

Thank you for the info, you r right, I'll try to see if I can find somebody for NRT here first.

PPIs do that to me too. It really hurts. I took it anyways, because none of the other natural remedies were wroking, like DGL, Pepsin GI, diet, etc. It just wasn't enough. I had endure the torture of the side effects 24/7 and it sucked! I think I'm still experiencing side effects after stopping the PPI.

 I am still on PPI, reducing the dosage slowly (15mg of Prevacid). I was on 4mg in jan, now down to 15mg successfully without rebound. I am hoping to stop it in a month max. I dont seem to be irritated by aloe now, but I dont know if it is helping me. 

Good to know you are almost healed. I seem to be pretty ok myself, most of the time and able to tolerate almost all foods. But I have to stop the PPI and then see how good things will be. Fingers crossed for now.

Thats true. everytime I would buy a supplement hoping it is the miracle cure I have been looking for, I use it and it burned and till now everything has been disappointing. Most of the supplements caused burning in my stomach and some cramps. The only ones I could tolerate were Vit D and Vit B complex. I realised I felt my best when I was just on PPi and nothing else. I really pray and hope the zinc works for you. 

So, I cheated a little on my diet. I ate one chocolate cupcake (made them myself for my husband's friends, I am baking for the first time and they came out really well) and some white flour stuff (Indian naan bread). I didnt feel any stomach pain/acidity. Sometimes when I eat at home, I still feel bad from the gastritis/reflux even with my low fat no junk diet. Not like before, I am much better but its never gone. How is that possible that I felt ok with the junk?? 

Anyone else felt like this?I know, its really weird.

I think i replied on another post

Most of the supplements caused burning, incl only zinc. I hope it works for you.

Hi Eric. Was going to give the aloe leaves a try. Can you tell me, do you juice the whole of the leaf or do you scrape the inner gel out and just

use that? Thanks, Emma.