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how long do you have to use acid suupresors for gastritis?
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how long do you have to use acid suupresors for gastritis?

by rucnateb, Jun 20, 2002 12:00AM
been on pepcid 40, then 20 twice a day for almost 4 months.have been feeling better but now i am trying to stop and i feel sick again.any input?:)h.pylori gastritis.
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by Abbey, Jun 20, 2002 12:00AM
What were your symptoms that indicated h.pylori gastritis? I was treated for h. pylori but I still think I have it. My upper abdomen kills whenever I eat something. Please advise.

by Lynn28, Jun 20, 2002 12:00AM
To: Abby
You probably have gastritis. If you've had H-Pylori, chances are you have gastritis too! Very painful at times, especially when you eat. You should have an endoscpy done by your gastroenterologist.



-Jenifer

by Lynn28, Jun 20, 2002 12:00AM
To: Ruc
Hi Maria-

How have you been feeling? I think it would be a good idea to keep taking them. How long did your doctor tell you? If it's too soon, you could hurt your chances of recovery. How has the gastritis been?



-Jenn

by rucnateb, Jun 21, 2002 12:00AM
To: jenn
Hey jenn, how are you?well i have been feeling better some improvement.and i think you rightmaybe i should keep taking them for now.i skipped a dose the other day and felt a little sick.i still have a lot of stress:( concerning my overall health and that doesnot help.everything that i see here i think i have and i am sure there is a lot of people like me.my doctor told me to keep taking it until my strees level got better.but i think it needs work still lol.how are you? has your pain subsided?

by Lynn28, Jun 21, 2002 12:00AM
To: Ruc
Try not reading the board so much. It's not healthy!!!!! Go get yourself better. Keep taking your meds and WATCH your diet. I feel ok, still kind of the same. I'll keep you posted and you do the same.



Jenn

by reb, Jun 21, 2002 12:00AM
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I have read somewhere (sorry, forgot where), that it is normal to have gastritis after H. Pylori for about a year. The good news is that it goes away though!

by noonoo, Jul 01, 2002 12:00AM
To: Toccoah § Everyone
Sorry for the late post, its been some weeks since I posted about Gastritis (6/6/02 still on forum)



I saw my Gastro consultant and asked alot of questions about the condition.

Here are the quetions and answers...



1. What can cause gastritis?



   H Pylori.

  

   Can a functional problem with anything else cause it?



   No.



2. How long does it take to recover?



   He suggested that the Dr who performed the endoscopy probably elaborated at "Gastritis"

   in my case and he only suspects "Non-ulcer functional dyspepsia" (NUD). He talked months, not years.

   Gastritis can be misdiagnosed as tv monitor set up can make the stomach look inflammed.

   Very subjective diagnosis in mild cases.



3. Is there any other bacterias that could cause it (Gastritis/NUFD)?



   There is no medical proof to support that other bacterias can survive in the stomach.



4. Would antibiotic treatment help me?



   Only if you had H Pylori.



5. Are pains attacks typical?



   Yes, episodic problems are common with "Non-ulcer functional dyspepsia"



6. Are there side effects of Zantac? (I was suffering from rib pain)



   Very unlikely to be causing rib pain.



7. Is Zantac (Ranitidine) the best drug to be taking?



   No, its cheap, slow acting and must be taken without fail.

   Nexium is far better, fast acting and more effective. Take "as and when" in my case.



8. Should I expect acid rebound coming off Zantac?



   Yes.



9. Can alcohol make the condition worse?



   Yes, alcohol stimulates stomach acid production.



Obviously these are my consultants views, people will have

different opinions I'm sure!



He suggested I come off the Zantac which I've been off for 3 weeks. Had severe acid rebound.

After 6 days acid subsided and felt much much better. Funny rib pain subsided also!



Have no Nexium as yet, need to go to doctors to collect. Have been muddling through and have had

2-3 acid attacks. There is no question alcohol does affect my condition even in small amounts.



Symptoms:

Pressure / bloated pain below breastbone. Have "attacks" that last a day, then sore for 2 days after.

Re-occurs every 10-14 days. No pain in back. Just pain below breastbone. Tender to press after an attack.

Stomach feels better empty. As day progresses and after eating pain get worse.

Seem to suffer from constant indigestion.



Tests:

Endoscopy - told I had mild Gastritis.

Abdominal ultrasound - everything normal - no stones/sludge anywhere.

H Pylori negative - breath test.



I hope this info is some use to somebody!



C ya

noo





















by Lynn28, Jul 01, 2002 12:00AM
To: NooNoo
OK. Now I feel SOOOO much better ;)  You are the only person that seems to have the "Exact" same symptoms as mine. It has to be gastritis. Here's what you said...........





"No pain in back. Just pain below breastbone. Tender to press after an attack.

Stomach feels better empty. As day progresses and after eating pain get worse.

Seem to suffer from constant indigestion."



TOTALLY me! Feel better on an empty stomach, but not really. Feel good when I eat, BUT 20 min later feel like a load of **** is hangiong out in my stomach just dragging.....LOL   Slow to digest I think. Now I'm noticing lower left rib pain. Hmmmm

Always something new. As for the TV monitor and gastritis, they took a biopsy which "Confirmed" chronic gastritis. Did you yourself have a biopsy taken? ALWAYS a good idea. Your doc is pretty much right on the money as far as his responses. My doctor said all the same things. Pretty normal. Have you completely stopped taking meds?



-Jenn

by karie, Jul 02, 2002 12:00AM
Do you  feel as if a heat ball in erupting in your stomach for over 2 hours after a small meal ?

Have you lost weight ?

Did they put you on the Brat diet ?

Do you have allergies to foods ?

I tried Nexium for 6 weeks and no help ?

Ranitidine made my heart race.

Any over the couters ?

Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta: no help

9 months and 20lbs that I need back................

by Lynn28, Jul 02, 2002 12:00AM
I have no more burning. Haven't in weeks. I think the protonix for 5weeks did the trick. I no longer take it, or anything for that matter and I'm eating just about what I want. I finally gained some weight as well. Maybe you should try another PPI. The PPI's may need to be taken longer in your case. The ONLY thing that worked for me was the protonix. Good luck!

by noonoo, Jul 02, 2002 12:00AM
To: Toccoah
I've been off Zantac