Long term gastritis?
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So I had an upper endoscopy done recently and I was diagnosed with gastritis (I also have had GERD for most of my adult life). The more I read about gastritis the more I become discouraged becuase I'm finding that most people are put on proton pump inhibators like Nexium or Prilosec, then their gastritis is cleared up. But I've been on 40 mg of Nexium daily for about 7 months now, and my gastritis seems to only be gettig worse.
- Has anyone else had gastritis for as long as 7 months?
- Also, has anyone been diagnossed with H. Pylori and are living in developed countries with clean water? I ask this because H. Pylori can cause long-term gastritis but is more common in under-developed regions with no access to clean water. So I feel like it would be impossible for me to get this bacteria where I'm living.
Anything would help! Thanks
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Roamer34 Kj2012
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The way you eat and combine foods and your diet can contribute to GERD. i find it astonishing that you are on Nexium for 7 mths and no relief. Have you ever had a health history done and has anyone ever walked you through it to try and understand and help you more?
debahuti19615 Kj2012
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Even I have similar symptoms, you might want to check for food sensitivities by having a food diary.
Does your stomach feel sore on pressing, that might mean inflamation due to gastritis.
I have it and ppi's doesn't seem to be helping.