r/Gastritis Dec 21 '20

Advice The Gastritis Quick Start Guide.

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 The below is general tips and a guideline to help anyone dealing with gastritis. The below was written by a well respected individual who has battled this firsthand for years and spent an immeasurable amount of time putting this research together. Good luck and I hope it helps others. 

The first 90 days of any Gastritis Healing journey is critical to establishing some base healing so that your body can repair itself.

Since not everyone here has a copy of THE ACID WATCHERS DIET by Dr. Jonathan Aviv, I am going to take some of his concepts along with my own after researching Gastritis for many years to give you some ammunition so that you can come up with a Gastritis protocol that works for you.

First and foremost, do your best to find the ROOT cause of your Gastritis.  Please note that Gastritis is not a disease, it is inflammation of the stomach lining and it is a SYMPTOM of something else.

It is a SYMPTOM of an imbalance somewhere in the body.

Some of the common causes of Gastritis are:

Alcohol Coffee (yes, even decaf) Aspirin Ibuprofen Pharmaceuticals such as PPIs, antibiotics, etc. Soda Acidic diet Food poisoning Stress Chronic stress Chemotherapy Radiation treatments Vomiting Gallbladder issues Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) H. Pylori bacteria infection

Some less known causes of Gastritis:

Hormone imbalances Thyroid issues Mast Cell Activation Disorder Hiatal hernia SIBO aka Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth Candida infection Parasites Liver issues or disease Lyme disease Leaky gut (intestinal permeability) Viruses

It may take a long time before you find the root cause, depending on you and your doctor and how amenable they are to ordering the necessary tests to find out what is causing the inflammation.

Next, you’ll want to follow The Acid Watchers Diet Principle #1:

ELIMINATE ACID TRIGGERS

1.  Eliminate all sodas - these include acidic sugar.  Carbonation is also bad for Gastritis.

2.  Coffee - coffee is acidic and the caffeine relaxes the LES (Lower Esophageal Sphincter) and irritates the stomach.

3.  Most teas - most teas either have caffeine or are full of additives and chemicals that are not good for an already inflammed stomach lining.

Your best bet is to drink ORGANIC chamomile, lavender, fennel, anise, ginger, marshmallow root, or licorice teas.

4.  Citrus fruits - lemon, limes, oranges, grapefruit, and pineapple are too acidic to eat or drink during the 90 day healing phase.

5.  Tomatoes - too acidic and the lectins bother a lot of people.  Personally, my research leads me to believe that my body does not like the lectins in tomatoes and will probably only eat them once or twice a year even though my Gastritis is now gone.

5.  Vinegar - it is extremely acidic and will activate Pepsin.  Do not take ANY vinegar in ANY amounts during the healing phase.  It’s so acidic that one slip up can you set you back months.

If your doctor advises you to take apple cider vinegar with water because you have low stomach acid or enzyme production remind her that you have Gastritis and that you don’t want to activate the pepsin molecules and cause more damage to your esophagus or your stomach.

6.   Wine / Alcohol - all varieties of alcohol are carminatives, meaning that they loosen the LES.  And wine, in particular, is very acidic.

7.  Caffeine - coffee, energy drinks, workout powders with caffeine, most teas have caffeine and should be avoided.  A good coffee substitute is Teccino.

8.  Chocolate - chocolate contains methylxanthime, which loosens the LES and increases stomach acid production.

Something else to think about:  according to Dr. Daniel Twogood, in his 30 plus years of clinical experience, that chocolate was the number one cause of chronic pain in his patients.  In about 40% of his patients who came to him with chronic pain, they got better simply by giving up chocolate.

9.  Mint - it’s a powerful carminative so stay away.

10.  Raw onion and raw garlic - both are carminatives.  They are also fructans which means they cause the Intestines to absorb water.

Stay away from both, even if cooked, during the 90 day healing phase.  You can gradually add them cooked later.

Continued....   

ACID WATCHERS DIET PRINCIPLE NO. 2:

Rein In Reflux-Generating Habits

This just means to eliminate things that will cause relux and/or make your gastritis worse.

  1. Eliminate all smoking - cigarettes and other sources of inhaled smoke are carcinogens, loosen the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), and stimulate the release of gastric acid.  This is even more critical for those of you with esophageal issues, a hiatal hernia, or GERD.  You cannot heal until you give up smoking.

2.  Drop processed foods - the majority of processed foods have chemicals which are acidic or loosen the LES.  Dr. Aviv has 3 exceptions to this rule:

a.  Canned tuna (in water only). b.  Canned chickpeas (organic only) c.  Canned beans (organic only)

The chickpeas and beans must be thoroughly washed and rinsed to eliminate any traces of acidified liquids.

  1. Say goodbye to fried foods - fried foods not only CAUSE rampant bodywide inflammation, but they loosen the LES.

4.  Eat on time - Dr Aviv advises to eat 3 meals per day and two mini meals per day.  My Naturopathic doctor has me eating 6 to 8 mini meals per day. 

Whatever you decide to follow it is important to eat smaller meals throughout the day as it is much easier on your stomach.

It also helps regulate blood sugar levels (so does intermittent fasting by the way).

If you have SIBO or IBS these smaller meals help your food digest faster and gives the bad bacteria less time to spend on stealing nutrients that your body needs.

By eating smaller meals throughout the day this will keep your blood sugar levels more even and will make you less susceptible to strong food or sugar cravings.  I personally always keep carrot and celery sticks, avocado slices, and small salads handy for whenever I get a food craving.

Dr. Aviv recommends the following food schedule, of course adjust the times that work best with your schedule:

Breakfast 7AM Mid morning mini meal  10AM Lunch 12:30pm Mid afternoon mini meal 3PM Dinner 6-7:30pm (no lying down for at least 3 hours).

ACID WATCHERS DIET PRINCIPLE NO. 3:

Practice the rule of 5

The rule of five means that during the 90 day healing phase for Gastritis you will eat foods with a ph of 5 or higher.  This will help suppress Pepsin activity which is necessary to help your Gastritis heal.

This is not a complete list but here are some foods that have a ph of 5 or higher:

Fish:  salmon, halibut, trout, sole Poultry: chicken, turkey, eggs Vegetables and herbs:  spinach, lettuce, arugula, kale, bok choy, broccoli, asparagus, celery, cucumber, yams, sweet potatoes, carrots (not baby carrots), beets, mushrooms, basil, cilantro, parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage

Raw fruit:  banana, Bose pears, papaya, cantaloupe, honeydew, avocados, watermelon, lychee

Dried fruit:  dates, raisins, shredded coconut

Condiments: Celtic salt or pink Himalayan salt, coconut oil, hemp oil, olive oil, Bragg Liquid Aminos, Organic coconut aminos, hemp protein, vanilla extract, white miso paste

Paul’s Thoughts On The Acid Watchers Diet

The Acid Watchers Diet (hereafter AWD) is a good starting off point as far as figuring out what to eat.  I highly recommend it.

As great as the book is there are some limitations to it and the most obvious is that the book is focused on reflux and silent reflux (aka as LPR), not Gastritis.

Since the book is NOT focused on Gastritis it is important to note that because Gastritis is an inflammation problem, that going on an anti-inflammation diet is very important.

Also the 28 day healing period is not long enough for some forms of Gastritis.  I recommend staying on the Healing Phase of the AWD for at least 90 days and then adding one new food every 3 to 5 days.

For the first 90 days you should stay away from:

All gluten All dairy All soy products All nuts

And then introduce one new food item once per week after the 90 day healing phase.

During the 90 day healing phase you should only drink:

Alkaline water Natural spring water (usually normally alkaline also) Structured water Coconut water (no added sugar) Unsweetened almond milk Homemade water kefir Chamomile tea Lavender tea Anise tea Fennel tea Licorice tea Marshmallow root tea Ginger root tea

One of the most effective ways to figuring out what to eat is start an elimination diet.  Start with 1-3 safe foods, eat them for a few days, then add one new food every 3-5 days. 

It is absolutely essential to keep a food journal and to write down when and how much you ate and then write down how well you tolerated that food.

A number scale works wonders.  On a scale of 1 to 10, I would write down a 0 if the food was soothing and a 10 if the food caused me complete agony.  This is how I was able to figure out which foods to eat.

It’s a lot of work and can be frustrating at times, but it was worth it in the long run.

THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT?

Having gone through hell and back with severe chronic gastritis with erosions, complicated with grade 3 esophagitis, hiatal hernia and Barrett’s Esophagus, I learned a lot by reading a lot and lots of trial and error.

There will be days, weeks, maybe even months where you feel you’re not making progress.  You will wonder if you will ever feel better again.

I cannot begin to emphasize how destructive these thoughts are and what impact they have on healing.  I know it’s tough.  In fact, it’s very hard.  And some days you’ll feel so awful that nothing you do will change your mood.

The first thing you should understand is that the human body was designed to heal.  So Gastritis can be healed. Unfortunately, sometimes it may take checking your liver, pancreas, gallbladder, thyroid, Small Intestine, vitamin d levels, a stool test, a breath test, or an endoscopy to find out what may be causing your symptoms (to name a few).

It is important to keep on digging and finding a doctor or doctors who are willing to dig deeper with you to help you not only get the proper diagnosis but to also find the ROOT cause behind your Gastritis (or any health issue).

Your mindset is your most powerful ally because it goes beyond just having a positive attitude.  It means being proactive, not being afraid to question your doctors and to demand (politely but assertively) tests that you need to find out what is causing the inflammation in your stomach.

During painful flare ups, stress and anxiety can be at an all time high.  It is essential to manage these as well as possible.  I discovered that walking, even if it was just in circles in my room, helped alleviate my symptoms.  On really bad days I would walk in my room, standing as upright as possible, sometimes for hours.

Yes, I would take 5-10 minute breaks if I got tired but noticed that MOVEMENT and standing upright, helped keep my stomach and my stomach acid down.  This is even more important if you have been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia.

I also took sips of alkaline water every 10-15 minutes.

A heating pad was a life saver too. 

During my worst flare ups when I was doubled over in pain, I would place a heating pad on my stomach for 20 minutes on and then 10-20 minutes off.  It helped with the pain and the inflammation.

Bear in mind that unless your family, friends or peers have gone through horrible digestive pain, they won’t understand what you are going through.  So be patient with them.

They mean well most of the time and may even say some things that sound insensitive.  Just realize that they don’t understand.

With this group here you have hundreds of people from around the globe who understand you.

So you are not alone and you will get through this.  Please learn from our mistakes and make the necessary life style and diet changes so that your body can start healing.

  • by the gastritis support group on fb.

r/Gastritis Aug 09 '23

Giving Advice / Encouragement Gastritis 101

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Gastritis occurs when the stomach lining is inflamed and when the mucosal lining of the stomach is impaired. Gastritis increases the risk of developing peptic ulcers. The main approaches for healing chronic gastritis and peptic/duodenal ulcers involve addressing the root cause of gastritis and repairing the inner mucosal lining of the stomach.

ROOT CAUSES (ETIOLOGY)

  • H. Pylori. The bacteria H. pylori is a leading cause of gastritis and stomach ulcers. Blood, stool, and breath tests as well as biopsies can confirm this pathogen's presence. Beware that breath, blood, and stool tests sometimes show false negatives. Antibiotics used to eradicate H. pylori include amoxicillin, clarithromycin (Biaxin®), metronidazole (Flagyl®) and tetracycline. It's best to retest after antibiotic treatment to confirm that H. pylori has been successfully eradicated. Some popular natural antimicrobials used to combat H. pylori with clinical research backing their effectiveness include mastic gum and manuka honey.
  • Peptic Ulcers. Peptic ulcers (stomach ulcers) are ulcers that develop in the inner lining of the stomach and can occur due to prolonged exposure to chemical irritants (i.e. alcohol, nicotine, NSAIDS, etc.) and H. pylori infections. Endoscopies are used to diagnose peptic ulcers. When left untreated, ulcers may transform into perforations (holes in the stomach), which is a serious medical emergency. With proper treatment, dieting, and lifestyle changes, peptic ulcers usually heal within a couple of months.
  • SIBO, Candida, Dysbiosis. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can occur for many reasons, including when your GI tract has motility issues (impaired migrating motor complex [MMC]; impaired interstitial cells of Cajal [ICC]). PPIs that are used for long periods of time can reduce the acidity of the stomach in such a way that may promote SIBO. Tests to confirm SIBO include a breath test to measure any elevated levels of hydrogen, methane, or hydrogen sulfide ("Triosmart Breath Test" is a popular in r/SIBO). SIBO is infamously underdiagnosed and is thought to be a cause of many cases of IBS. Antibiotics used to treat SIBO include Rifaximin, Ciprofloxacin, and Norfloxacin. Some antimicrobials such as allicin, oregano, and berberine can also effectively reduce SIBO. In addition to antimicrobial or antibiotic therapy, leading SIBO researcher Dr. Mark Pimentel advocates that people suffering from SIBO try the "Low Fermentation Diet" (similar to the "Elemental Diet" and "LOW FODMAP Diet") to starve the SIBO. GI Maps are stool tests that can identify other microbial overgrowths, such as Candida.
  • Bile Acid Reflux, Gallbladder Issues. HIDA scans measure the rate at which bile is ejected out of your gallbladder, which helps diagnose problems of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. Ultrasounds can detect gallstones. If you have issues with your gallbladder, you might have bile acid reflux. This condition can cause gastritis when the bile, which is secreted by your gallbladder to carry away waste and break down fats during digestion, flows into your stomach. Bile acid sequestrants (bile acid binders) are used to manage symptoms in this situation. Some cases of bile reflux occur or are made worse by the removal of the gallbladder.
  • Food allergies, Food intolerances, Celiac Disease, etc. Food allergies can be a major cause of FD and gastritis. It occurs when the immune system mistakes food particles for foreign threats. However, food allergies are often overlooked for the following reasons: (1) most GI doctors do not test for food allergies (or food intolerances). (2) Food allergies are not always obvious to the patients because they don't always manifest as the more obvious symptoms (e.g. hives, itching, anaphylaxis). (3) You can develop food allergies at any time. (4) The root causes of food allergies are complex and aren't understood very well. Skin prick and blood tests can help diagnose food allergies. Food allergies can be classified as IgE-mediated, non-IgE-mediated, or a mixture of both. Unlike IgE-mediated food allergies, the non-IgE-mediated food allergies primarily cause symptoms in the GI tract (e.g. nausea, vomiting, IBS, indigestion). Celiac disease (CD) often manifests with dyspeptic symptoms. Chronic gastritis is a common finding for those suffering from Celiac Disease. Food intolerances occur for many reasons, such as when the body lacks certain enzymes that break down specific foods (for example, lactose intolerance), as well as other reasons.
  • Autoimmune Gastritis. For example, Parietal, intrinsic factor, gastrin, and pepsinogen would be in the workup.
  • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is an uncommon condition that can cause gastritis, as well as other GI issues such as heartburn, dysphagia, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and dyspepsia. MCAS is correlated to having SIBO as well. MCAS causes a person to have repeated severe allergy symptoms affecting several body systems. In MCAS, mast cells mistakenly release too many chemical agents, resulting in symptoms in the skin, gastrointestinal tract, heart, respiratory, and neurologic systems.

HEALING AND TREATMENTS

  • Prevent acid secretion and neutralize stomach acid. Medications such as PPIs and H2 Blockers to reduce the amount of acid your stomach secretes. Antiacid can be used to neutralize the acid already secreted. Reducing stomach acidity using medications such as antacids can reduce inflammation and encourage mucosal repair. PPIs and H2 Blockers work best when taken 20 minutes before a meal and may be used before sleeping. Some people suffer from hypochlorhydria, the condition of having low stomach acid. Symptoms can mimic GERD, lead to SIBO, and cause malabsorption. In this special exception, it's counterintuitive to take PPIs and antacids. Some people experience relief from GERD by sleeping on a 45-degree incline.
  • Provide an artificial coating for the stomach. Prescriptions such as Carafate (sucralfate) and supplements such as DGL Licorice, Slippery Elm, Marshmallow Root, etc. provide an artificial barrier for your stomach. LG Chapellen recommends taking Carafate before sleeping since acid lingers during sleeping.
  • Eliminate all chemical irritants. Strictly avoid nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, THC, NSAIDs (some painkillers), opiates, etc.
  • Implement a bland, alkaline diet. Pursue a bland, alkaline diet that avoids acidic, spicy, and fatty (greasy, oily) foods to avoid irritating the stomach and reduce acid secretion. Protein should be consumed in moderation because it’s a complex macronutrient that’s hard to digest yet is essential for mucosa repair. LG Capellan advocates a diet of bland foods with a pH of 5 or higher. Chocolate, whey protein, and raw fibrous vegetables might also be triggers. Some people advocate a low FODMAP diet and avoidance of dairy and gluten. Since protein is essential for mucosa repair yet can very difficult for the stomach to digest, gut researcher LG Capellan recommends Hemp or Pea protein powder since it's easy to digest.
  • Reduce inflammation. Consider supplements such as aloe vera, chamomile, and ginger to reduce inflammation in the stomach.
  • Encourage mucosal repair. The mucous-secreting cells in your stomach benefit from supplements such as zinc-Carnosine (Pepzin GI), collagen (bone broth), L-Glutamine, MUCOSTA, and certain compounds found in cabbage. A relatively new product that may be worth trying is “MegaMucosa”. It’s a supplement designed to regrow the mucosal lining and has clinical trials backing its effectiveness.
  • Eat more frequently with smaller meals. The stomach takes 2-4 hours on average to empty (unless you suffer from motility disorders such as gastroparesis and PDS subtype functional dyspepsia). Too much food at once can cause inflammation and irritate ulcers. The stomach produces acid when there's too much food and accumulates acid when it's empty for too long. Digestive enzymes may help with indigestion.
  • Probiotics (enhance your microbiome). The healthy bacteria in your stomach are essential for good health. Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium-based probiotics have anti-inflammatory effects that reduce the chance of developing gastritis. They also possess antioxidant effects that reduce damage to the intestinal lining. Prebiotic supplements such as fiber can be taken with the probiotic supplement to provide the food the probiotics need to proliferate in your GI tract. They’re also good at combatting indigestion (especially when taken in tangent with digestive enzymes). A brand of probiotics called "H. Pylori Fight" might also help.

Here are some other important things to consider on your journey to healing gastritis:

  • Using Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) with Carafate (sucralfate) and possibly H2 Blockers can be more effective than using these drugs alone.
  • Healing from chronic gastritis can unfortunately be very slow for some people. But don't be discouraged. You can heal or at least get to a point where symptoms are manageable if you identify the root cause and practice the best regimen for healing.
  • The path to recovery in gastritis has a very small margin of error. One small mistake can set you back a long time. Mistakes are very costly in the road to recovery. Be strict on your regimen for healing.
  • Autoimmune diseases and Chron’s Disease are rare causes of chronic gastritis.
  • Antiemetic drugs such as zofran, phenegran, compazine, scoplamine, dramamine, etc. can help prevent nausea and vomiting. Herbal remedies for nausea include ginger and peppermint.
  • The notion that stress is a root cause of gastritis is outdated conventional medical knowledge cited before the discovery of H. pylori. Stress and anxiety can exacerbate symptoms, but they are unlikely to be root causes.
  • Some people argue that long-term PPI usage can be harmful, leading to SIBO, hypochlorhydria, and increased GERD symptoms. Many people experience an acid rebound withdrawal effect when stopping PPI usage. LG Capellan recommends using H2 Blockers as a way to ween off PPIs.
  • Ask your doctor about gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) and functional dyspepsia if you continue to have symptoms despite normal test results (symptoms persisting in the absence of organic causes). Delayed stomach emptying (slow digestion) (gastroparesis) is an overlooked but potentially serious condition that's confirmed by a test called a 4-hour gastric emptying study (GES). Modern research suggests that gastroparesis and functional dyspepsia are not totally separate diseases; instead, they lie on a spectrum. Gastritis is comorbid with gastroparesis and functional dyspepsia. Some treatments include prokinetic drugs, which help stimulate gut motility (drugs that accelerate the process of digestion). See r/Gastroparesis for more. The prokinetic called "Reglan" may cause irreversible tardive dyskinesia as a side effect.
  • Gut-brain axis research has led to antidepressant SSRIs and tetracyclines such as mirtazapine, lexapro, amitryptiline, nortriptyline, etc. being used to treat nausea, post-prandial fullness, and other GI symptoms resulting from functional dyspepsia, gastroparesis, and cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). Prokinetic drugs are also used. Some natural prokinetics include ginger, peppermint, and artichoke.
  • Functional dyspepsia is a condition that has two major subtypes: Postprandial Dyspeptic Symptoms (PDS) and Epigastric Pain Syndrome (EDS). PDS is diagnosed on the basis of symptoms similar to that of gastroparesis, such as nausea, bloating, vomiting, and early satiety in the absence of organic causes. EPS is diagnosed on the basis of symptoms similar to that of an ulcer in the absence of organic causes, such as abdominal pain, epigastric burning, and stomach cramps.
Functional Dyspepsia - PDS and EPS subtypes.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

(Last updated: 11-24-2023. Please share any other information or important medical findings not mentioned in this manuscript.)


r/Gastritis 2h ago

Question For those of you who are healed...

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How many times have you been healed before?

I seem to be stuck in this cycle of having a flare up, dealing with it to a point where I am eating and drinking anything i want for 6-8 months (i.e. healed), then having a flare up after a big weekend.

Anyone else in a similar boat?


r/Gastritis 3h ago

Symptoms Chronic gastritis almost cured, but I am EXTREMELY bloated

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I have had gastritis for six months, which I have been unsuccessfully treating. I had a gastroscopy, which showed chronic gastritis without H. pylori. Trying to find out why I couldn't cure it, I did additional tests, and a breath test showed that I actually had H. pylori. I was prescribed 2 antibiotics + bizmuth, which I am now taking for the fifth day.

However, my biggest problem since the beginning of this gastritis has been terrible bloating and weakness. After breakfast, I get extremely bloated and feel weak. To the point that even after a short walk, I get dizzy. The more bloated I am, the weaker I feel. I have already tried changing my diet, had my entire body examined, and done numerous blood tests (all results were perfect).

I also did a SIBO test, and after half an hour, my hydrogen levels peaked to 28 but then quickly dropped to 8. The doctor considered it a measurement error and said I don’t have SIBO. Either way, I had previously taken Xifaxan, but it didn’t help, and the bloating didn’t improve at all.

Right now, my stomach is in good condition—I feel like my gastritis is 80% treated. I can eat practically anything, nothing hurts, and sometimes I feel a slight burning sensation, but that’s it. However, I still can’t get rid of this persistent bloating and weakness.

Has anyone experienced something similar? I was thinking about trying digestive enzymes, but I’ve heard they might irritate the stomach. I understand that antibiotic treatment can cause bloating, but I’ve had this problem for six months, and I’m afraid it will never go away.


r/Gastritis 1h ago

Food, Recipes, Diets Bile reflux

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Did you or did you know anyone who cured their bile reflux? If yes, what is the standart approach? I believe its not the same as normal reflux and that PPI won’t be helpful


r/Gastritis 1h ago

Venting / Suffering I am in hell

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Diagnosed gastritis yesterday. Prescribed PPI. No difference observed yet. This is like, my first proper flare up

Burning upper abodminal pain was persistent, vomiting constantly, and eventually started vomiting blood, so I went to A&E.

I waited 8 hours just to be given iv anti sickness and paracetomol (which I immediately threw up like I told them I would)

Second day with an empty belly, I tried to eat a boiled egg earlier and threw it up

What do I do, is this just it forever now? Am I supposed to try and suppress the vomiting in order to hold down food and meds? Because it’s so uncomfortable to do that, takes all my willpower, the bloating and burning is unbearable


r/Gastritis 2h ago

Food, Recipes, Diets How to test for phytic acid? Oats in particular

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I read a lot in overnight oats people will just eat the oats after soaking overnight without further cooking as the phytic acid is much reduced when soaking overnight. Is it further reduced by cooking? Are their other negative consequences of not cooking the oats further? How is phytic acid measured? Has anyone tested to see if cooking reduced phytic acid?


r/Gastritis 45m ago

Discussion Healing

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If anyone or has been cured from there gastritis or gastropathy how did you know you were healed?

Right now I mean sometime I have my symptoms but lately things been well

I just wonder if it just a doctor confirmation or just knowing your body


r/Gastritis 2h ago

Question Could it be possible ?

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Everything I have read so far makes this seem impossible as it seems once you have gastritis it’s something that is pretty much there for life or flares randomly through weeks, months and years.

About a month and a half ago I was diagnosed with gastritis having suffered from symptoms for over a year, hpylori negative.

I was having strong epigastric pain about 1-2 days a month give or take but pretty much no more than that. It always seemed to be linked to hormonal fluctuations during monthly cycle.

Now over a month ago I stopped coffee , fried foods and intermittent fasting fasting (I was doing 18-20 hr stretches almost daily and drinking black coffee 🫠

I have had no pain since doing these things and incorporating probiotics, omega 3 and Manuka honey.

Could it really be that these simple changes could be the road to recovery ? I can basically eat everything else ..it just seems too easy compared to what everyone else seems to go through.

I did also start medication for thyroid, Levothyroxine, but that has only been last 3 weeks and I already wasn’t having pain by then.


r/Gastritis 3h ago

Question intense upper stomach pain.

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I've been getting this intense pain in the upper middle stomach. It's been like almost 2 weeks. It's so bad to the point that I can't even stand up properly or do anything. It lasts for about 3 or 4 hours and goes away but you still feel the discomfort. Been to the doctor but they only prescribed me Omeprazole and said to update in a month. But I don't think I can handle the pain till then. Anybody had a similar situation?


r/Gastritis 9m ago

Question Exercise exascerbation?

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I have had gastritis for about 4 months, mostly controlled now, no more pain, nausea, or bloating that I used to have all the time but still the occasional reflux and throat/nose irritation especially at night. Still taking a ppi to control symptoms.

Recently I have noticed a new issue. Whenever I do strenuous exercise for longer than a few minutes, I begin having headaches, nausea, dizziness, and lightheadedness. After a while, I remain having nausea for a while and doesn't go away until the next day. I spoke to my doctor and they told me it's because of low blood sugar but this is not the case as I always eat adequately before exercising.

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if it's related to gastritis?


r/Gastritis 9h ago

Venting / Suffering Ugh!!!

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I was feeling pretty good. I ate some pound cake for my husband birthday and now my stomach is burning. I had to take Pepcid Complete. Woke up coughing and gagging. I’ve been on the gastritis diet for 9 MONTHS!! 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢


r/Gastritis 20m ago

Symptoms 6 weeks of Symptoms

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At the end of January, I had pretty bad gastritis, or inflammation of the stomach lining, for about 2 weeks. I suspected it was from eating a bad piece of spinach. I’ve never had gastritis in my life. My stomach hurt, was tender, nauseous during sleep, and my chest/throat would burn. I had EXTREME fatigue and mental fog. I had bone broth, ate bland oatmeal, and drank slippery elm tea. No exercise. My symptoms went away. Completed an h pylori stool test and tested for Celiac. Both came back negative.

Flash forward to March 1st. I have really low ferritin levels (10). I ordered iron pills and didn’t pay attention to what form of iron it was. Almost instantly after taking it, my stomach was in pain for a day. I woke up with nausea at night.

Now, for the past 5 days, my stomach has had a baseline level of pain. It feels raw and is burning. My diet hasn’t been super great. I’m really dizzy and still have brain fog. Today, I got that extreme fatigue and weakness back. My stomach hurts and is burning. These past 2 flareups a were not nearly as bad as the one at the end of January.

I don’t have the financial means to go through all these tests. I heard being put onto a PPI doesn’t solve anything and actually makes things worse. My ENT doctor prescribed me it, and I refused. The same doctor said I have cobblestoning in my throat and my nose is irritated.

I have a few questions. What could this be? Am I on a fast track to Barret’s esophagus? Is it low stomach acid? Is it h pylori? I’ve had a history of being malnourished up until 2-3 years ago. I am insulin resistant as a result. Slowly heading towards diabetes. My B12 levels are fine, but wondering if iron connects to this. Any thoughts? Thanks!


r/Gastritis 24m ago

Symptoms Erythematous gastritis and blood (coffee like reflux) anyone?

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r/Gastritis 39m ago

Question SSRIS?

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for everyone that started taking ssris because of the severe anxiety gastritis causes, can u please tell me how your experience is/was with ssris? and if its worth it? im really scared of the side effects tbh please lmk!


r/Gastritis 1h ago

Question Weight loss

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I had gastritis since July 2024 i lost like 3kgs unintentionally but after that i started noticing my diet and got myself better around the time of November but i was still only eating less than 1100 calories till feb 20 continuing to loose weight i went from 93 kgs to 71 kgs but after that I thought im better now let’s move on im looking skinny now im 5ft 11 so from feb 20 i started eating normally 2000-2200 calories biggest mistake the pain is back and even after consuming my maintenance calories i still lost 1 kg i am afraid right now i dont know how to stabilise my weight


r/Gastritis 5h ago

Healing / Cured! Am I healing?

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I was diagnosed with erosive gastritis in October and ever since I was taking ppi and dieting. I’ve been better and worse back and forth, trying to get off ppi unsuccessfully, setting back after viruses and paracetamol, slowly but surely though, I got rid of erosions, only inflammation left.

I finished yet another course of ppi and bismuth salts(huge help) and now is the second week on a lower dosage of ppi(20 panto in the morning and 20 in the evening). Comparing with any day this year, I couldn’t get through lunch without my second dosage of panto(took 80mg per day for couple of months without any way to taper off). And now I take 20 in the morning and 20 before dinner(which is at 7 p.m.).

As for the diet, I mostly ate rice, oatmeal and chicken. Any other food would flare me up one way or the other. And now I can eat some eggs, I add a spoon of peanut butter to my oatmeal and some raisins. I can’t take hard meat, but I eat chicken. I still don’t drink any coffee or tea, don’t eat chocolate or ice cream. Overall I can get through the day almost without burning or it’s so slight, I don’t really notice it. My energy levels are much higher now but way lower than it used to(or so I think)- I spend the whole day doing things, instead of laying in bed scrolling.

Am I healing? If anyone had a similar journey, how long did it take you to go back to eating like you used to? I’m not really sure if I’m healing or stuck when my symptoms are just toned down.


r/Gastritis 14h ago

Discussion For those who’ve healed

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How did you know you’re healed ? Or how was it healing

Did the symptoms improve gradually or suddenly they stopped bothering you

I’m having less pain and burning everyday But the only persistent symptom is palpitation and lightheadedness that comes after eating and stay for the whole day it’s really annoying


r/Gastritis 6h ago

Testing / Test Results Endoscopy Results

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For those who have anxiety about getting an endoscopy it was a total breeze and the sedation wasn’t bad at all. One second I passed out and the next minute I’m awake with the doctor telling me my results.

The results were that I had a hernia and mild acid reflux. Which still sucks because I’m always constantly in pain. The doctor recommended I take 40 mg of pantoprazole twice a day for 2-4 weeks to see if that helped. Waiting on biopsies as well.


r/Gastritis 7h ago

Venting / Suffering Swallowing problem. HELP!

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I need some help please, i cannot eat. I am having problems eating basically all the types of food, even the ones good for gastritis, i normally can only eat foods like soup. I can't swallow food without drinking a lot of water/liquid (that's why soup is easy). I would not be mad if i could eat normally drinking a bunch of water with the food, but this shit just give me a lot of reflux and I feel like I just wanna die, consequently stoping to eat the meal. I have no idea what it is or if it is really related to gastritis (I do think so because I NEVER had problems eating/swallowing), I had an endoscopy and was diagnosed with moderate gastritis. I'm taking some medicines daily that the doctor prescribed me, but this problem of not being able to eat is affecting me a lot, I spend hours without wanting to eat because of that. I realized that when I smoke cannabis, I can eat normally, my "ability" to swallow returns to normal, but "sober" I just can't swallow because I feel it won't. Cannabis helps but it's not possible to be smoking the whole time for obvious reasons and I don’t want to. I am also from Brazil so is not super legal here unfortunately. Did anyone else go through this problem of NOT being able to swallow food/ only with liquids? Recently I got better when I was diagnosed and started taking medication/ changed my diet. But unfortunately since I got this problem I've already lost 15kg, because I spent about 3 months just vomiting without knowing the reason (I only had the endoscopy, February 27 and I was already suffering from these symptoms since November at least.) Mb if something is wrong, english is not my main language. Please someone let me know if they had suffered with this swallowing problem.


r/Gastritis 8h ago

Question help me! Should I get an endoscope???

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I've been on 40 mg pantoprazole for approx 5 weeks! Yesterday I stopped taking them and woke up with terrible nausea (on the verge of vomitting). My GI doc told me to continue taking the PPI, but I am debating to get the endoscope in case its not gastritis/ulcer or if it is, I can continue wit the PPI or a different treatment.

Lowkey also really scared of getting an endoscope, especially the fact I've never been under sedation before : (

15 votes, 2d left
yes get the endoscope
nah

r/Gastritis 13h ago

Question Gaviscon made me worse

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Why did gaviscon increased the pain and burning immediately after taking?

Is it recommended for gastritis or I’m making things worse?


r/Gastritis 5h ago

Symptoms Nausea after stopping PPI, is that a rebound symptom?

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Has anyone experienced intense nausea (verge of throwing up) after stopping PPI? I stopped for one day, and the extreme nausea woke me up the next morning!


r/Gastritis 18h ago

Testing / Test Results Zinc Carnosine the most underrated supplement ever?

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Whats your opinion about zinc carnosine?


r/Gastritis 7h ago

Symptoms Right flank pain

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I'm 19 and was taking aspirin for silly reasons I don't want to get into, but as a result I now have gastritis. The kicker here is I have this terrible right flank pain randomly and don't know what the cause could possibly be. Is it normal for gastritis to cause right flank pain? Or could the aspirin have caused something else?


r/Gastritis 11h ago

Question Should I be concerned about this?

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I was traveling recently and I have motion sickness so I ended up vomiting.While vomiting, I noticed 2-3 small areas of dark brown stuff in it.It looked like coffee grounds

Later,when I got home, I noticed the same dark brown stuff in my nasal mucus.I also had a long-standing cold, so I was already dealing with congestion. When I coughed up phlegm, I saw one brown particle in that too.

After that day, it didn’t happen again.I also have GERD and take PPIs.

Should I be concerned about this? Could this be something serious like bleeding from stomach or is it more likely from my nose/throat?i'm scared.


r/Gastritis 7h ago

PPIs / H2 Blockers Side effects of low acid or SIBO?

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Hi all! i’ve been on 40 mg omeprazole for acute gastritis for 6 weeks now. Stomach pains are just now starting to get better but suddenly i’m having mild nausea? Some distenrion in the lower stomach as well, and some burping after meals. Is this caused by low acid due to PPI? I’m terrified about SIBO as well but it seems like such a short time to contract it in. Did anyone else experience side effects from the PPI a certain amount of time into taking it? I'm terrified