Chronic Gastritis?

[Lynn28]

I would just like to know if anyone here has ever been diagnosed with chronic gastritis?
Last year and endoscope revealed gastritis due to h-pylori. All meds were taken and a year later no relief. So last friday I went and had another endoscope and the biopsy reavealed no bacteria, BUT showed "Chronic Gastritis". So far the way my doctor has been treating it hasn't worked.... AT ALL.
Mainly just antacids. I'll be looking soon for another gastro doctor, BUT would love to speak with other people who have had this to see how they were treated and if they ever got better. It's such a painful thing to have and mentally it has drained me. Any input would be so gratful.  Much Thanks!

[PM]

Yes, I was wondering what happened to you.  I think you, I,and a few others are in a small percentage of Chronic Gastritis suffers.  It is good to hear you still have hope and are searching.  I spend most of my free time trying to figure this thing out.  I think the reason I have had so many test run is because of the fever.  I have had the following in relation to Gastritis:

CT Scan of Abdomen.
3 Endoscope over last 5 yrs.
ultrasound of abdomen
hida scan
24 hr. ph test
Upper and lower GI
Having colonoscopy in 2 weeks (I have pain under my stomach too).  The doc thinks maybe colotis could be the cause of my problems.
blood test checking gastrin levels, pancrease, liver, etc.
I do have a postive ANA which could mean autoimmune involvement, but I don't want speculation... I want answers and help.

I am running out of test, but I am thinking of (2) others I may request over the next yr.  One that tests the amount of time it takes for food to leave your stomach (I saw something on this site about this condition).  I am also thinking MRI.  I have heard of some weird things being found on MRI as a last result.  Such as an artery being clamped, so not enough blood was getting through.  You would almost have to think that after so long this is something "out of the ordinary".  

I have had your symptoms before, but it usually goes away after a few minutes  or hours.  At it's worst I have found that the excessive gas that comes with gastritis can be the most painful thing.  How serious is your Gastritis?  Can you eat more than bland foods?  Are you weak?  Are you able to keep your job? I have my job, but only because I have a good employer who is understanding.

I so desperately want this nightmare to end.  I have actually been dreaming of eating normal foods.  Please stay in touch and again it is great to have some understanding company.  Is it against the policy on this site to give out personal email addresses?  I have been to lazy to read it again.  

Melissa

[karie]

The DGL did not help?
what Chinese herbs did you use ?
The carafate did not soothe for me and made me very dizzy.
What test showed your Gastritis conclusively ?
Do Tums help ?
What would cause stomach ache pain ? Is that acid when acid drugs don't relieve it. Feel as if I have the flu chronically

[PM]

yea, I saw a reflexologist.  He is a famous local Chinese Dr.  I think it helped some of my problems, but I tell you this Gastritis thing is not easy to beat.  DGL didn't do a thing to help.  Carafate and Nexium over time have helped, I just wish it would allow me 100% recovery. :)

[karie]

I too pray daily and continue to live a healthy lifestyle even though my stomach is not back to itself yet.
Have you tried any hollistic approaches like accuppuncture?
Or DGL?
This board is so well informed, I wish we all felt better

[PM]

It sounds like we are in the same boat.  I wish I could offer more hope, but it sounds like there are few answers to this.  My belief is the only reason I have survived and this has made me a stronger person.  I don't give-up.  I get each morning and I pray each day.  If you hear of any miracle meds let me know.

[karie]

I too feel as if I bother the doctor. So sorry the meds did not help. I did not find relief after trying Nexium for 6 weeks and have lost weight. The chronic stomach aches and pains are chronic and my diet is still very bland to keep heartburn at bay. Oh the tummy troubles.