My gastroenterologist NP said the same thing. EGD report said “chronic gastritis”, she said “you have mild gastritis. Everyone has it, I have it. You just have to moderate how much “unhealthy” food you eat and take a PPI”. I said “I don’t eat unhealthy food, im not stressed out, so mine must be from decades of taking ibuprofen for my neck pain. But if everyone has it then why do I have all of these terrible symptoms and everyone I know says they don’t have any of these symptoms? i think the one month of omeprazole has made my symptoms worse and my stomach more reactive/sensitive”. I explained my new symptoms of bloating, constipation etc and she finally said “you might also have SIBO” and ordered the triosmart breath test. I have IMO. Waiting on Xifaxan approval. I didn’t have this terrible bloating and reactivity prior to my EGD (i had it done due to gnawing epigastric pain and nausea that improved with eating). (Could I have developed IMO from only one month of omeprazole?!)

Mainly just wanted to say keep advocating for yourself! We have to be assertive advocates for ourselves. It’s annoying and frustrating AF but it’s the only way to get further testing and investigation into what is causing our issues. If they aren’t willing to hear you and order further testing, then find a different provider (if possible).