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Re: Chronic Gastritis Fear
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 1:34 am
by Maria.b
Sorry to jump into another post its been 14 months since i got the all clear from h pylori and i actually take a stool test every 3 months my condition has improved but im still not 100 percet is this normal? I had endoscope 14 months ago showing intestinal metaplasia and gastritis and im due another endoscope in september i stopped nexium last august and havent taken anything since does it really take over a year to heal? My general dr suggested to start taking controloc but really not sure any suggestions pls x
Re: Chronic Gastritis Fear
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 5:12 am
by ankiwo72
My last endoscopy showed mild chronic inactive gastritis in the antrum and chronic active gastritis in the corpus. Why would the antrum have healed but not the corpus? Can the antrum get reinfected to active chronic gastritis if H. Pylori hasn't gotten eradicated?
Re: Chronic Gastritis Fear
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:57 am
by Helico_expert
Maria.b wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2019 1:34 am
Sorry to jump into another post its been 14 months since i got the all clear from h pylori and i actually take a stool test every 3 months my condition has improved but im still not 100 percet is this normal? I had endoscope 14 months ago showing intestinal metaplasia and gastritis and im due another endoscope in september i stopped nexium last august and havent taken anything since does it really take over a year to heal? My general dr suggested to start taking controloc but really not sure any suggestions pls x
the recovery is subjective. depending on the severity of the damage. some members took years to be back to normal. But for your case, because you have metaplasia, it is better to have another endoscopy checkup. We shall find out if your metaplasia is improved after your September appointment.
Re: Chronic Gastritis Fear
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:00 am
by Helico_expert
ankiwo72 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2019 5:12 am
My last endoscopy showed mild chronic inactive gastritis in the antrum and chronic active gastritis in the corpus. Why would the antrum have healed but not the corpus? Can the antrum get reinfected to active chronic gastritis if H. Pylori hasn't gotten eradicated?
The inflammation could be patchy. Perhaps the area where your gastroenterologist took the biopsy is not very inflamed. Perhaps you need another breath test in near future.
Re: Chronic Gastritis Fear
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:29 pm
by Maria.b
Thanku so much for your reply in your experience does metaplasia tend to heal as this really does worry me also is it better i go back on controloc like my new dr says ive managed nearly a year with no meds but i dont want to damage my stomach even more by not taking anything yr advise is much appreciated x
Re: Chronic Gastritis Fear
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 10:22 am
by michelleva58
With chronic inactive gastritis, I am taking 150 mg daily of Zantac. Is this enough? Or is 300 mg better? Still feeling crummy
Re: Chronic Gastritis Fear
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 2:07 pm
by Helico_expert
Maria.b wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:29 pm
Thanku so much for your reply in your experience does metaplasia tend to heal as this really does worry me also is it better i go back on controloc like my new dr says ive managed nearly a year with no meds but i dont want to damage my stomach even more by not taking anything yr advise is much appreciated x
This is always in debate. Some doctors see recover of metaplasia and some doesnt. So I guess it's subjective to patient's healing ability. Nevertheless, according to the guideline, patient with metaplasia just get yearly endoscopy can reduce the risk of gastric cancer.
With chronic inactive gastritis, I am taking 150 mg daily of Zantac. Is this enough? Or is 300 mg better? Still feeling crummy
If you find Zantac not very helpful, you can switch to stronger PPI, such as Rabeprazole.
Re: Chronic Gastritis Fear
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 7:46 pm
by michelleva58
Trying to stay away from PPI and staying only with H2 blockers. Zantac for the most part is helping. But for gastritis should I up my dosage to 300 mg vs 150 mg daily?
Re: Chronic Gastritis Fear
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 12:46 am
by Helico_expert
ranitidine is pretty safe. You can try lower dose and see it helps.
ranitidine is a fast acting drug but doesnt last long in your body. if 150mg is not strong enough to control your symptom, you can then try 300mg.
Re: Chronic Gastritis Fear
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 3:58 pm
by Maria.b
Thankyou for your reply much appreciated could u explain how some people get metaplasia pls and also can a ct scan show metaplasia as i had one from the bladder to the neck in may and it showed nothing apart from a back issue i have thanku again