Gastritis anyone?

[m]

I've been thinking about why I seem to have nausea so much when the rest of you don't. So I did a little research on webmd and found that gastritis (inflammation of stomach) covers most of my symptoms. Does anyone else have any experience with this?
m

[tex]

Hi Melissa,

I sometimes have what may be gastritis, during reactions. Be aware that, like Crohn's disease, MC can affect any and all parts of the GI tract, (not just the colon, as some assume). In fact, when I have a reaction, my small intestine is almost always more inflammed, and more of a problem, than my colon.

The reaction that I had a couple of weeks ago, was marked by severe gastritis symptoms, and I couldn't keep anything down for 3 or 4 days. In fact, if I tried to lie on my right side, for more than a few seconds, it would cause spontaneous nausea and vomiting. I've had that happen before, but never as obvious as it was this time.

Wayne

[Mars]

Hi Melissa,

Yes, I have always - as long as I remember been diagnosed with chronic gastritis. Along with the gurgling is nausea, vomiting and severe pain at times - likened to labor pains!!!

Not fun is it?

[Carrie]

Hi Melissa. No, during the entire six months that my LC was raging I never once suffered from nausea. I think I was just plain lucky.

Wayne! Your comment has me wondering. Does MC affect the esophagus??? Do you know where I might find more information about it?

Love,
Carrie

[Liz]

Hi Carrie. Why do you ask about the esophagus. Do you have symptoms in that area???? I have esophagael spasm and it drives me nuts at time. Very uncomfortable.

Love

Liz

[Carrie]

Hi Liz. I asked about the esophagus becuase I have had one strange symptom since my LC started in July 2004. The back of my tongue and upper throat felt "grainy" and then the sensation gradually - very slowly over many months - moved down to what I think is my espohagus. I had an exam by an ear/nose/throat specialist in December but he didn't find anything. Nothing hurts, I don't have trouble swallowing and I do not have Gerd. But still it is an odd feeling. It's like it's been moving down the tract. I wonder when and where it will end and if it could be something the doctors have not found...

Love,
Carrie

[Liz]

No Carrie I don't experience that but what I do have is my esophagus goes into spasm and nothing will go down. The saliva builds up and feels like huge ball in my throat & chokes me. I have to try & get it up the best way I can. Saliva production seems to increase at these time too. GI doc says it is similar to what does on in the rest of my intestines.

Love

Liz

[Carrie]

Liz, my husband has Gerd. He was miserable - I used to think he was choking. The doctor changed him over to Nexium and it was like a miracle. Maybe Nexium would help you? It's just a thought....

Love,
Carrie

[tex]

Hi Carrie,

I can't seem to find any really worthwhile references, but I have located a couple that might lead you in a direction that may provide additional information.

For example, you might be able to find additional information about the research of Dr. Weinsetein, that might be beneficial:

http://www.ddc.med.ucla.edu/wweinstein.htm

Here's a little information about changes in the texture of the lining of the esophagus:

http://www.henryfordhealth.org/body.cfm?id=37903

I can find refererences which mention measuring the "granularity" of the esophageal mucosa, but nothing more substantive than just the mention of it..

Here is a good medical discussion of the techniques used in tissue sampling, and analysis, of the various components of the GI tract, including the esophagus, but it does not really shed any light on the question you raised:

http://www.asge.org/nspages/practice/pa ... s-samp.cfm

I'll continue to search.

Love,
Wayne

[JJ]

Hi...nope, no pain, nausea, spasms, or anything....before Entocort, I had bloating, gas and D, but that was it...as if that's not enough. My symptoms have stayed lower in my track I guess....I feel so sorry for anyone who suffers from nausea...what a yucky feeling....take care...JJ

[Carrie]

Hi Wayne. Thanks so much for your research. You're the best! After reading about the esophagus, now I think my problem maybe is in my throat and not the esophagus. Of course that's just a guess. But it began with very tiny white bumps in the back of my throat - at the very same time my LC began. The bumps went away after about 10 months, but the odd feeling in my throat remained. In the past few months it feels as if the 'graininess' has moved down almost to the lower part of my neck. I even had a mild rash on the outside of my neck for a while. There definitely is the feeling that the sensation is moving lower. In addition to what I call 'grainy' it does feel a bit like I have a lump in my throat at times - almost like what it feels like when you're going to cry. Well, I don't want to obsess about this. Maybe it's time to find a new ENT and have another exam. But if you find any new information, Wayne, I always appreciate your help.

Love, Carrie

[Arlene]

Hi Melissa. I still suffer from gastritis. I suffered from it ever since my gallbladder removal. I never had it before then. It's horrible to have. When I went and had my upper endoscopy and colonoscopy they took biopsies and nothing showed. They say that usually h.pylori is a bacteria that causes gastritis, but I didn't have it. My biopies ended up negative.

I have been told that when I have gastritis to eat very light foods and low fat foods. They said I should stay away from meat and beans until it clears up. Then I can go back to my regular diet.

Much love
Arlene

[m]

Arlene,
Thanks for the tip about what to eat. Do you have pain with your gastritis? I never have pain, just terrible nausea.
m

[Arlene]

Sometimes it's just nausea and sometimes I do have pain with burning and pressure. I went to the emergency room a couple of times because of it, only for them to tell me that it was gastritis and take some Malox.