Question 1

Diagnosed with gastritis. can't take ppis or h2blockers due to side effects. will tums (calcium carbonate) or another antacid work as well? thank you.

Accepted Answer

How was the diagnosis made?Depending on presence of h pylori or not, you may need in addition antibiotics. Avoid nsaids and smoking . The brief diagnosis use of protons inhibitors or h2 blockers are relatively safe.

Question 2

What are your options for persistant gastritis on egd for over a year if no ppis, diet changes  or carafate work? dont drink alcohol or use ibuprofen

Accepted Answer

Sounds like you have given conventional therapy a fair trial.  
A therapy I think worth looking into is Bovine Colostrum

Question 3

I've been diag with chronic gastritis. blood work and egd neg for hp no nsaids diverticulosis 2 bleeders stopped carafate (sucralfate) &ppi but still in pain.help!

Accepted Answer

Try adding some Pepcid (famotidine) 20mg and follow up with gastroenterology. There may be an underlying cause that needs to be managed.

Question 4

I took one aleve(first time ever)in october and since than have had stomach pain/cramps 24/7. doctor diagnosed me with gastritis. ppi's do not work.

Accepted Answer

One aleve (naproxen) will not cause gastritis, but worsen symtoms for a short time yes. If PPI's are not helping you should see a gastroenterologist for confirmation with an exam endoscopically. Perhaps it is incorrect diagnosis?

Question 5

Is it possible that even though i am on pantoprazole at 40mg per day, that eating very spicy foods could cause flare ups with my gastritis? ive been told that ppis dont protect you 100% from spicy foods or alcohol for example.

Accepted Answer

You may add a quick acting antacid such as Tums to relieve symptoms. Please avoid caffeine and spicy foods, eat yogurt and follow up with your physician.

Question 6

Is sucralfate only taken for ulcers or can it also be effective for gastritis when taken in addition to ppis?

Accepted Answer

Although some clinicians see no use for it in nonulcerative conditions, sulcrafate may be useful in gastritis by its action which could prevent erosions of the stomach lining in cases of gastritis.

Question 7

Endoscopy results show minimal chronic gastritis with mild stromal fibrosis. taking ppis for 3 years for barretts esophagus. i have never seen stromal fibrosis on my pathology - what does this mean? is it benign? appt next week but worried?

Accepted Answer

The report says there is some scarring. It is benign in that there is no malignancy.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

How come my mild gastritis won't heal if i don't have bacteria no nsaid, on bland diet, taking carafate (sucralfate) ppis??? 3 months in pain.

Accepted Answer

The pain pattern is critical in establishing the diagnosis, before or after meals, periods of high stress, etc. How was your diagnosis made? In case you did not have an upper endoscopy, you might need one. Would recommend that you keep a log with the  type of food/ drinks that you ingest and the timing/character of your pain and bring it to your follow-up visit.

Question 9

Why most of the doctors prefer to use ppis to "treat"(hide the symptoms) gerd, gastritis and ulcers instead of misopostrol that is a way less harmful?

Accepted Answer

First, i'm not sure what you mean by "way less harmful." neither drug is side effect free. Second, ppi's effect healing of peptic damage, not just "hide the symptoms." please refer to the many excellent healthtap answers regarding drug safety and efficacy, and of treatment options for gerd/gastritis/ulcers.

Question 10

If i have gastritis or an ulcer, will the ppis always help? i've been taking pantoprazole for a month, and i'm still experiencing stomach burning.

Accepted Answer

If you are still having symptoms after one month of a PPI, you should return to your doctor to see if further testing needs to be done, or if you need a different medication or a change in the dosage of the current one. In the meantime, it will not hurt to add over-the-counter antacids, such as Tums, (calcium carbonate)  to your regimen. Good luck.

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Diagnosed with gastritis. can't take ppis or h2blockers due to side effects. will tums (calcium carbonate) or another antacid work as well? thank you.

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What are your options for persistant gastritis on egd for over a year if no ppis, diet changes or carafate work? dont drink alcohol or use ibuprofen

I've been diag with chronic gastritis. blood work and egd neg for hp no nsaids diverticulosis 2 bleeders stopped carafate (sucralfate) &ppi but still in pain.help!

I took one aleve(first time ever)in october and since than have had stomach pain/cramps 24/7. doctor diagnosed me with gastritis. ppi's do not work.

Is it possible that even though i am on pantoprazole at 40mg per day, that eating very spicy foods could cause flare ups with my gastritis? ive been told that ppis dont protect you 100% from spicy foods or alcohol for example.

Is sucralfate only taken for ulcers or can it also be effective for gastritis when taken in addition to ppis?

Endoscopy results show minimal chronic gastritis with mild stromal fibrosis. taking ppis for 3 years for barretts esophagus. i have never seen stromal fibrosis on my pathology - what does this mean? is it benign? appt next week but worried?

How come my mild gastritis won't heal if i don't have bacteria no nsaid, on bland diet, taking carafate (sucralfate) ppis??? 3 months in pain.

Why most of the doctors prefer to use ppis to "treat"(hide the symptoms) gerd, gastritis and ulcers instead of misopostrol that is a way less harmful?

If i have gastritis or an ulcer, will the ppis always help? i've been taking pantoprazole for a month, and i'm still experiencing stomach burning.

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