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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!
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Pepcid (famotidine): Try adding some Pepcid (famotidine) 20mg and follow up with gastroenterology. There may be an underlying cause that needs to be managed.
Answered 6/30/2014
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