Trying to cope

[kimmiekoko]

So I have been dealing with gastritis for 3 years now and have been on prilosec the whole time and up until about 8 mos. ago all seemed well then all of the sudden I began bloating painfully every day along with 10lbs. weight gain. So I started researching about the long term use of prilosec and found numerous reports that it can cause weight gain and terrible bloating.

I decided about a month ago to start trying to wean myself off of prilosec slowly instead of cold turkey like I did once before and got really sick. I've also changed my eating habits around and have put myself on a bland diet in hopes of healing this gastritis naturally.
So far so good but the only problem is that I have been experiencing nausea practically every day, every afternoon. This is horrible. Each time I go into my panic of thinking what if I caught that bug? Then my mom told me that my sister (she's a teacher assistant) was home sick for 2 days because she had caught what was going around. Just hearing that creates even more anxiety and I start to feel weak which only intensifies my nausea problem from gastritis even more. And they say stress is a big culprit of gastritis. So I'm having a hard time controlling my stress level with all this worrying about getting sick. It all goes hand in hand.

I've always been one that is terrified of gaining weight stemming from my long ago anorexic days. So I'm trying to cope with the fact that I've gained 10lbs. and having nausea every day plus hoping that this gastritis will heal. I have slight burning in the stomach but I am taking all kinds of things to help it, from coconut water to DGL to chammomile tea along with antacids.

Well, at least at this time of year is about when I start to relax a little more because some how I've related it to the time that these viruses start becoming less and less.

[IceMaiden]

Aww well at least you've been trying! I don't think you should be trying so many anti acid things at once, just try and stick to one and see if that helps, and remember stomach virus's are avoidable with good hand hygiene! Hopefully will ease your worrying a bit

[olschesky]

i agree try not to take too many antacid drugs at the same tiem.......drinkk alot of water when you can.....it helps reduce the acid alot....i was on prilosec for a few years myself.......now i take nothing.....unless i have a bad bloat day.....i hate those then i take maalox tablets with the anti gas treatment in it.....

good luck

[crd08]

I use to be on prilosec, but it wasn't really helping. Try drinking a lot of water. I have increased my water intake so my stomach issues have gotten better.
Have you even tried alo vera pills? They are suppose to coat the stomach and help ease discomfort. They also help boots your immune system. Also, Ginger Root pills help with any nausea.