atrophic gastritis

Posted By wren on January 11, 1999 at 06:17:21:







I have several autoimmune illnesses including atrophic gastritis which was originally found through a test for parietal cells, and confirmed with biopsy. Any information that you can give me on this disease would be greatly appreciated!
I also have Hashimoto's, CFIDS, and as yet to be determined autoimmune connective tissue disease.  I understand from my immunologist (who suspects I may have Lupus) there is an increased risk for stomache cancer and I have read in a lupus book that it is usually assoc. with Sjogren's disease.  I also know that it can be assoc. with pernicious anemia (which my father has, but my Schilling's test was neg.)  Autoimmune diseases definitely have a family connection with us as my sister has M.S. too.
My gasteroenterologist does not give me any information on it and seems to think it is no big deal.  All he has told me is that I'm the youngest person he has ever seen with it (I'm 45).  I was on a baby dose of eneteric coated aspirin once daily to thin blood, but had to stop it due to the stomache pain it caused.
That is the extent of what I know.  Can you elaborate on any of this for me and/or fill me in on more?  I am especially interested in any ideas you may have re: the autoimmune connective tissue disorder aspect of this and if you are familiar with it ever being associated with Lupus.  
Also, any potential problems with atrophic gastritis or course of action recommended?
Many thanks!
Sincerely,
Wren