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Celiac + Gastritis

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Good afternoon and happy mother's day to all the moms out there,

I'm curious to see if anyone else has had something similar to what I have right now.

I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with gastritis, and am awaiting the Celiac biopsy results (strongly convinced I have it right now). I went gluten-free after the test, and my gastritis pain, which is usually daily, is gone after I rooted out some decaf tea that had slightly too much caffeine for my stomach to handle.

However, my mom brought over gluten-free bread today and when I ate a piece my stomach started doing the usual burning sensation immediately. I called her to ask her about it and it came out that her non-stick pans had quite a few scratches.

Does/did anyone else have gluten-induced gastritis pain? Did your gastritis go away after being gluten-free? How long did it take?

I really don't want to take the doctor-prescribed Nexium if going gluten-free will cure me. I strongly dislike prescription meds. Any advice/info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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My husband who has Celiac Disease had gastritis (still) many months after he went gluten free (about 10 mos gluten-free). He had to take Acidphex (spelling?) for about two months to help the gastritis. He felt better after the Acidphex. Sometimes gastritis goes away on its own, but sometimes it needs a helping hand (Nexium, etc.). It sounds like your doctor gave you the correct medication.

I too just recently (I am not a celiac) had gastritis that was caused by bile salts (had my gallbladder out two years ago & free-flowing bile is a problem for me). Anyway, I am on Nexium and may have to stay on it for a few months. The Nexium helped me immensely - but it took about a week taking it before I had the best results. Now I am afraid to stop the Nexium as I might get the upper abdominal pain & gas again. I was tested for celiac and am negative (by biopsy).

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