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tracieann
tracieann

Since I've been diagnosed I have started a new antidepressants and low appetite is a side effect I'm eating very limited anyway and feel anxious about losing any more weight I don't eat meals as such now just snacks I'm low and fed up trying to keep finding things to eat and I still get some burning even after all that Omeprazole and ranitidine 

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  • susan1010
    susan1010 tracieann

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    Hi tracieann. When I was first told I had Barrett's, I got very anxious. I was afraid to eat anything! What I found to work was starting my day with a protein shake that I added a banana to. I blended it and it felt soothing on my stomach. Keep looking for something that coats your stomach and comforts you. You will get used to this. Good health to you!
    • tracieann
      tracieann susan1010

      Posted

      Thanks Susan1010 I am a very nervous person anyway but trying my best to cope I know that I have a chance to make sure this doesn't turn into cancer but I'm afraid to eat almost every thing do you eat proper meals or little and often are you on meds or natural approach have you had Barrett s a long time thank you again
    • susan1010
      susan1010 tracieann

      Posted

      I've had Barrett's for about 9 months. I eat smaller meals, and I try not to eat after 8. I've given up raw veggies anytime and tomatoes for my dinner meal. I take aloe juice in the morning and pantoprazol 40 msg every day and ranitidine as a prn. I've also given up alcohol and caffeine. And I try not to worry. So keep calm and do your best. There are lots of us out there!
    • tracieann
      tracieann susan1010

      Posted

      I think my anxiety and depression make my symptoms worse I am on a every limited diet because I'm scared of the burning but I get it anyway Omeprazole has started to make my hair come out again and ranitidine gives me pale poos and might be making me have blood in my wee can't win but will keep trying 
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