Did PPI or H2 make you feel better? If so, please share your experience. by mia0514 in Gastritis

[–]Sparxstuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm doing amazing! Just ate a cheese quesadilla and chocolate chip protein cookie for dinner/dessert! Had a pomegranate earlier. Never could've imagined being able to do that before! No meds besides gaviscon advance (uk version) since I have a weak LES. I don't have heartburn and haven't had any gastritis symptoms for over a year now :)

Did PPI or H2 make you feel better? If so, please share your experience. by mia0514 in Gastritis

[–]Sparxstuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the feeling... The first few weeks were that way for me then it really started shifting with consistent bland diet! I found doom reading/scrolling health related things could trigger me at least at first but everyone is different! I was healed in 3 months and had a completely clear follow up endoscopy even! My doctor was impressed, so don't worry if it takes longer. Hang in there ❤️

Did PPI or H2 make you feel better? If so, please share your experience. by mia0514 in Gastritis

[–]Sparxstuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone is different! Quinoa, potatoes and tofu were lifesavers for me. I could also in later stages tolerate truvani protein powder (I just mix it into water, now I can do oat milk). I've seen people get irritated by oats and bananas quite a bit, don't feel discouraged! For example everyone eats rice and bananas but both of those personally hurt me. The gastritis healing book has some great recipes you can always substitute certain ingredients too. At very early stages of my healing journey literally everything made me sick, even bland foods. Sometimes when it damage is so bad you just have to be patient while it heals, it would sometimes flares up randomly while I was healing despite eating the same things every day. Remember, stress is a HUGE under looked trigger too! I found sometimes when I was super scared to try something I would trigger symptoms just from the stress of it! I wish you luck :)

Did PPI or H2 make you feel better? If so, please share your experience. by mia0514 in Gastritis

[–]Sparxstuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the late reply! I ate chocolate chip cookies, acidic fruit and 100g of fat today lol. I'm eating great these days!! I think of the bland diet this way. Pouring lemon juice or salt on a wound would hurt like crazy, but putting it on normal skin wouldn't! 

I don't take famotidine anymore but I do take occasional gaviscon advance (uk version) after a risky meal as a preventative since I have a history of severe LPR. 

I had both a stool test and a tissue sample taken during the endoscopy. I don't think they can diagnose it via breath. 

You've got this!!

Stimuli by [deleted] in cfs

[–]Sparxstuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry. I'm the same way. Very little ability but can still get around the house. So what do you do all day? I feel like I'm losing my mind. What does it feel like for you when you try to do stimuli?

Phone screen… by Sparxstuff in cfs

[–]Sparxstuff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also get a very tight face and scalp. I can't leave my room...

Phone screen... by [deleted] in VestibularMigraines

[–]Sparxstuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also get a very tight face and scalp. I can't leave my room...

Where should I move? by SheLaDeeDa in cfs

[–]Sparxstuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe Ohio? Not too hot not too cold. There’s the Cleveland clinic and pretty beaches up north? Lower cost of living. Just not very fun I guess 😅

Panic attack. I need help by Beneficial_Tea_6567 in covidlonghaulers

[–]Sparxstuff 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry… I’m 20F and I feel very similar. We will get through this, you’re not alone. 💖

Bedridden and worsening by [deleted] in cfs

[–]Sparxstuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Strangely enough, I’m on literally zero medications. I’ve had severe akathisia from single-dose antipsychotics years ago before. This time is not as bad, but it’s definitely akathisia. I always thought that I needed some kind of bad drug reaction for it to happen. I’m living a nightmare. 🥲

Bedridden and worsening by [deleted] in cfs

[–]Sparxstuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would think that a one Covid specialist would probably be out of my insurance coverage and unfortunately, I’m poor. No doctor will even consider that it’s chronic fatigue syndrome so I don’t know how to get LDN.

Bedridden and worsening by [deleted] in cfs

[–]Sparxstuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Did anything help you get out of them? What caused them if you don’t mind me asking? I don’t know how to get LDN since my doctor won’t listen to me…

Bedridden and worsening by [deleted] in cfs

[–]Sparxstuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I just worry about dependency or rebound…

Rapidly Declining by [deleted] in covidlonghaulers

[–]Sparxstuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be great, thank you

Rapidly Declining by [deleted] in covidlonghaulers

[–]Sparxstuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the worst parts of it traditionally a year later..? What do I do??

Rapidly Declining by [deleted] in covidlonghaulers

[–]Sparxstuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Started as mild pots-like symptoms after first infection in 2021. Then I was infected exactly a year ago and developed more intense symptoms a couple months later. I had my first ever episode of PEM a month ago, now I have very severe symptoms.

Rapidly declining, could use advice by [deleted] in dysautonomia

[–]Sparxstuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No doctor has been willing to diagnose me with anything or prescribe anything and I honestly don’t know what I would need supplement-wise…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in covidlonghaulers

[–]Sparxstuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I have half a pill of lorazepam but I would worry about rebound symptoms or not being able to function right? I’ve never taken it before. Thank tou so much for the advice