Gastritis for 9 nine months...what now?

[AP81]

Hi,

After going through the stress of my father almost dying and a bad brake up with my ex-girlfriend, I developed gastritis (which was confirmed with a gastroscope).  The diagnosis was erosive gastritis and the biospy was negative for H.Pylori.

I have been on Nexium ever since, however I have not had a noticeable improvement in this time.  I haven't drank any alcohol for six months, have avoid all caffeine, acidic food, carbonated beverages, etc.  I don't smoke, eat healthily and have been eating small meals and drinking plenty of water.

Being only 26 and having just moved cities, I would really like to have a couple of beers on a Friday afternoon.  Even this I cannot do unless I want to endure pain for the next few days.

This is making me so depressed and I am pretty much ready to give up.  I spent over $1200 on various herbal remedies, none of which have helped.

Is this normal for a 26 yr old?  Does gastritis generally last this long?  Should I get another gastroscope.  

I've pretty much admitted defeat, but would greatly like to get my life back and be pain free.

[boron]

Oh, before buying Oil of oregano. H. pylori goes with upper abdominal bloating and burping - more prominent than usually.

[boron]

Here you can spend few more bucks: If Oil of oregano helps you - in few days, it means it still was H. pylori, since I'm not sure if biopsy is 100% reliable.

If you eat a lot of meat/eggs (proteins), it can help, if you limit them. Proteins stay a long time in the stomach and they trigger acid secretion.

Also: if it started with stress, it may continue from stress. If you can think things over, make some conclusions in peace, and concentrate on some satisfying work...it helps.