Gastritis, H pylori, IBS, acid reflux

Hi guys,

I'm new here.. I got diagnosed by a functional doctor with H pylori. I treated naturally but my symptoms never went away, it seemed to actually get worst.

I'm not sure if this is deep root anxiety ( I went through a divorce during this time but also went on lots of medication specifically steroids which caused acid reflux and stomach issues).

I am constantly trying everything. I get burning, indigestion, feeling full, burping, pain in the abdomen, constipation, slow motility etc.

I had IBS before this but was managing it ok not amazing but NOTHING compared to now. EVERYTHING hurts me, including vitamins and medicine etc.

Anyone similiar? Advice? I'm so desperate. I've been to SO many GI's. this is severely debilitating. I've wasted a year and half with whatever is going on with me...

Hi Sharon,

So heres a few things.. I've done several tests after including stool, endoscopy that all ruled that I was negative. I was on pepcid and Gavison and endo I was on Nexium the day before.. stupid doctor didn't know even and didn't tell me. Either way... my tests have come back negative. I am trying to find a way.. it's also hard because I would have to be off of everything in order to get a true accurate reading and even then. Every doctor is telling me it's most likely gone since I'm negative.

I wonder if it's the h pylori is still in me or anxiety= but it is SO hard to know. All I know is I am absolutely miserable and it makes NO sense.

thanks for the response...

Hi there! I just posted the below in another forum. I hope any part of it helps you. Please note that the Oil of Oregano knocks out H. pylori AND the FODMAP diet also addresses it. FODMAP is key in that scenario. Here goes and feel better!!

<< I was diagnosed with esophagitis some time ago. And things got SO rough that I could not swallow ANY of my safe foods even. All sorts of problems. I've been on omeprazole, famotidine, you name it. HERE is what has changed the game for me: GAVISCON ADVANCE. NOT the other Gaviscons but the ADVANCE one. It is a special British formulation. You can buy it on Amazon. There is a syrup and tablets. Both are GREAT. The syrup is slightly better and the chewable tablets are good for on the run. The tablets have a distinctive texture. It's best to ALWAYS take little bites of a tablet vs. chewing one outright at a time. They will be kind of sticky on the teeth. It's OKAY. You can scrape that with your tongue or fingers and swallow. You can take up to 8 tablets a day: 1-2 after each meal and up to 2 before bed. The first tablet will have a different kind of sensation when you swallow -- but it's FINE. You should ride with it and give the first dose (1-2 pills as a dose) 15-20 minutes to start working. The second dose (next 1-2 pills whenever you take them after the next meal) will REALLY confirm you're on the right track. These took me from eating NOTHING to be able to eat (liquids only) to safe foods the NEXT DAY and building up from there. Now I don't really take them. And if I have the slightest symptoms, I take an ACV gummy after eating a meal (2 gummies per day ideal -- 3 max). Then I'm GOOD. And I find myself needing the gummies less and less. But trust me, the Gaviscon ADVANCE is a BLESSING. You'll read the Amazon reviews and understand that this is the ANSWER. For those who get the mucus after eating -- and you nearly choke on it while sleeping... Oil of Oregano pills SOLVED that for me within one course (2 - 4 weeks, twice daily then at least a 5-day break // fewer doses need for future courses). I've used Best Naturals in the green bottle from Amazon and it works fab. But I prefer Gaia Herbs which is also on Amazon and in Whole Foods. It's richer. I really hope this HELPS! And I send my LOVE to all of you! * One more thing -- check out an app called Fig. It will help with grocery shopping re: what you can eat on an esophagitis diet. You make that diet selection in the app. And you can scan bar codes of items to get a thumbs up or down as you move through the aisles (or what's already in your fridge). Fig also makes grocery recommendations. I've found that the esophagitis AND FODMAP diet settings help when I feel a flare coming on. (You usually don't have to do FODMAP for more than a few weeks to rebalance.) You'll be really surprised by what you can eat. It's random but cool. XOXO!!! >>