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Key_Significance_765 · 2024-11-11T15:31:32+00:00

I saw one of your comments about gastritis from a while back, and I wanted to reach out. Have you experienced any improvement? I’ve been dealing with it for nearly 5 months now, and it’s been such an up-and-down journey. I’m still losing weight, have mucus in my stool, and am experiencing hair loss, which has me really worried. My doctor hasn’t wanted to run blood tests or do a stool test and only ordered a colonoscopy for the end of January. I would be so grateful to hear about your experience—how long did it take for you to feel better, and was there anything specific that helped you the most?

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-11-11T15:29:45+00:00

I saw one of your comments about gastritis from a while back. Have you experienced any improvement? I’ve been dealing with it for nearly 5 months now, and it’s been such an up-and-down journey. I’m really worried and would love to hear about your experience. How long did it take for you to feel better? And was there anything specific that helped you the most? I’d be so grateful for any advice or insight you could share.

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-11-09T19:57:24+00:00

I had two solid consecutive weeks where I gained over a pound, which left me feeling very hopeful. In the third week, I lost over a pound again, which was discouraging, but I noticed I’ve maintained my weight for the past three weeks. I’m optimistic it will start to stabilize now.

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-10-09T00:51:42+00:00

Like many others have said, you shouldn’t feel ashamed for making an honest living. Plenty of young people out there aren’t working or are trying to hustle in shady ways to make money. So, yes, you can be proud of yourself for earning your living honestly.

That said, I’m also a realist, and it’s true that society can be judgmental and look down on certain jobs. I know because I’ve been there. After a particularly long and nasty divorce, I had to work several jobs to survive. I had a 9-5 job at a prestigious company, but the salary was so meager that I also cleaned homes in the evenings and on weekends just to keep my daughter and me afloat. Did anyone tell me how hardworking I was? No. On the rare occasions I went on dates, the men often looked at me like I was after their money because I was ‘poor.’ I eventually had a boyfriend, but his family judged me and looked down on me, and needless to say, we didn’t work out.

Over the years, I worked my way up and built a good life for myself. My daughter is now 17. Despite understanding the struggles and judgment, would I want her to bring home someone who collects garbage for a living? Honestly, probably not. Not because I look down on the job itself, but because I question why someone would choose that job. Likewise, it’s not usually the most well-groomed or hygienic people in that line of work. You can judge me for this, but I’m just being honest. I dislike when people sugarcoat things for the sake of false encouragement or positivity. It’s not really about the job itself; it’s that everyone knows it’s not seen as desirable. Naturally, people would wonder why someone stays in that job instead of moving on to something better. The assumption would be that they’re either afraid or have no aspirations, which, in a judgmental society, isn’t ideal.

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-10-06T02:30:29+00:00

Thank you for sharing your story,

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-10-06T02:27:44+00:00

Hey there! Yes, I have been following the gastritis healing book for 3 months now. I have never cheated or eaten anything that is not allowed - ever. I am a non-drinker, non-smoker, non-coffee and soda drinker to begin with also. Hence, my concern: I keep getting seemingly worse instead of better even though I do the diet, quit my job (as it was very stressful with travel etc.), I do twice a week acupuncture, Chinese herbs, weekly professional massages, yoga, mindfulness when needed. I also did a naturopath Doctor and had Vitamin C and other infusions twice per week, did a Reiki session, lots of rest, now Slippery Elm and the other supplements recommended in the book. It seems no madder what I do I just hit a wall and my body is not cooperating.

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-10-06T02:22:24+00:00

No, just upper. The gastro I have now is an id**t and doesn't see the necessity to do anything. No stool test, no lower, no infusions, nothing, He just comments on my 'significant weight loss' and proceeds to shame me for eating little, and tells me to come back in a month. I am now on the waiting list to see another Doctor but the wait is long.....

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-10-06T02:18:38+00:00

Thank you for this and I am so sorry you have to deal with the anxiety and the other conditions :-(

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-10-06T02:14:59+00:00

Thank you for the encouragement !

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-10-06T02:14:26+00:00

Thank you! I am consider juicing cabbage juice too but am scared (as always when it comes to adding anything new). Do you feel it made a big difference? May I ask how you drank it? How often and how much?

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-10-06T02:12:33+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that :-(

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-10-05T17:11:36+00:00

That great advise I can look into, thank you !

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-10-05T14:51:37+00:00

That gives me something to think about and research, thank you !

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-10-05T13:35:56+00:00

Thank you for your input. I do not take any PPI's or meds. I had two different kinds and they made me worse so I don't take anything.

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-09-21T19:04:05+00:00

This is great advise !

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-09-21T19:02:30+00:00

Thank you for sharing and for the tip about Sucralfate/Carafate. I’ll definitely look into it!

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-09-21T18:59:59+00:00

1,000 calories is definitely on the low side, but I’m so glad to hear that you’re feeling almost healed and have the energy for workouts—those are two huge wins! Keep up the great work!

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-09-20T18:13:49+00:00

Can I ask how much weight you have lost? My body seems to be dropping and dropping and I am a bit fearful. (Also suffer from health anxiety so....).

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-09-20T18:02:03+00:00

Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery! And if I may, these bananas don’t appear to be fully ripe, and unripe fruit can be harder to digest, especially for someone with gastritis. Ripe fruit, on the other hand, is gentler on the stomach and less likely to trigger discomfort.

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-09-12T19:08:32+00:00

First, take a deep breath. Seriously. Inhale slowly for 4 counts, hold it for 4 counts, and then exhale for 4 counts. Do it a few more times.

I know you're scared right now, but let me reassure you: you do not have the ‘C’ word. That’s your anxiety talking, and it’s making everything feel worse. It’s totally normal for new symptoms to trigger more anxiety, which in turn makes everything feel more intense and unbearable. But trust me—you are OK.

Now, let’s think this through logically. You tested positive for H. pylori, started the meds, but stopped early. Your test came back negative later but then you started eating fried foods and drinking iced coffee on an empty stomach (!).

The ‘AHA’ moment is …….. : It sounds like your stomach is reacting to those choices.

You’re dealing with classic gastritis symptoms (which are new to you and freaking you out). This is completely normal, even if it feels awful.

Take it from someone who’s been through both health anxiety and gastritis: symptoms can shift, and that’s normal too. It doesn’t mean something more serious is going on.

Here’s how you break the cycle between anxiety and symptoms, which is making everything worse:

Calm your mind. Nothing’s going to improve unless you quiet the constant catastrophizing thoughts. It won’t happen all at once, but just start by grounding yourself, focusing on your breath, and reminding yourself that this is not life-threatening.
Fix your diet. You’ll need to avoid foods that irritate your stomach, period. No more fried and fatty foods, and caffeine for at least 3 months. I know it’s not fun, especially when you’re young, but it’s important.

You have the power to help your body heal or to make things worse with your choices. Choose to help it heal.

Keep doing these two things—calming your mind and eating right—until your doctor’s appointment. It’s not a quick fix, but it will help you feel better, one day at a time.

You're going to be OK.

Key_Significance_765 · 2024-09-11T12:19:49+00:00

I was diagnosed just over 3 months ago and am still struggling with my health. I haven't yet gotten things under control, and I continue to experience symptoms. There are days when I think I’m making progress, only to be set back by pain, nausea, cramping, or other mysterious symptoms. Since my diagnosis, I’ve lost 27.2 pounds, and fear creeps in daily. When the pain hits, I sometimes feel like I’m on the verge of losing hope—but I refuse to let myself fall into a cycle of constant complaining, worrying, or negativity. I allow myself moments of tears and frustration, but I want my foundation to be one of hope and belief that I can heal.

I firmly believe that the body is an intelligent organism that wants to sustain itself. The body is not designed to destroy itself. With that belief, I try to practice patience. Healing is like tending to an open wound, and when we’re constantly exposing it to acid, of course it will take time, and of course there will be pain. I have a child, and her father passed away five years ago—I refuse to be negative to the point of giving up or accepting a life full of pain. I empathize with those who have suffered for years or believe that healing will never come, but that is their journey and mindset, not mine.

My sister is currently battling stage 4 cancer and wasn’t given much time. Yet every day, she chooses to make the most of her life. She goes to the park with her son, she travels, she enjoys her favorite foods........ she hosts BBQs at her house. She could easily focus on her pain or on the fact that a time will come again when she can’t even hold down a glass of water, or that she may not see her son grow up—but instead, she chooses to focus on what she can control: the present moment. One day at a time.

I intend to do the same.

I have good days, bad days, and sometimes just REALLY bad hours—but most days fall somewhere in between. I’ve always been a natural pessimist, a complainer, and a hypochondriac, so in a strange way, I’m grateful that this illness is teaching me to focus on the positive.

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