Do you think it’s harmful to take renetidene when l get an attack of Gastritus

[Natalie is fed up]

? Hello. So l realised that gluten was making me throw up and that l was constantly losing my stomach lining .... 3 to 4 days at a a time.
For 18years l have taken meds, first Gaviscon (1998) then later (2011) l was put on Omeprezol that stopped working so then l went on Lansaprasol that also stopped working.

I was told l had H-pylori. This was treated and it worked as my acid reflux stopped. (Had it bad for 13 years)

The Gastritus remained and was getting worse sometimes 3 out of 7 days a week l had it. The last straw was a bowl of cous cous. It wiped me out for 1.5 weeks. I decided to completely stop eating gluten. Then l just got better and better. 6 weeks after stopping gluten my doctor tested me for Celiacs and it was negative. This was last July 2019. I asked for an appointment with a specialist. It’s coming up at the end of April. 
Anyway l seem to be even more intolerant than before.
ie: 1 single crisp that l forgot to check gave me 4 days of Gastritus.

It’s so painful ? l can’t work or concentrate. I have to eat as l am a Insulin dependant diabetic. 
 

My issue is l am in the habit of taking 300mg of renetidine when l first feel the pain. It seems to just halt all my symptoms. Then l just look after my stomach really well to get it back to normal. If it twinges or is bad l may have 300 for two days in a row. 
 

Does anyone else do this?

Do you think it’s ok to do?

l feel like l don’t have a choice it’s all that works. If l don’t take it, my Gastritus goes crazy. I can’t work or sleep... 

Also: Has anyone heard about Renetidine being recalled.

Thanks in Advance ??Nat

Edited March 11, 2020 by Natalie is fed up
Bad writing

[Fenrir]

I'm not sure if they are now making ranitidine that's safe or not. 

However, I think PPIs or Prilosec is the most popular method treat reflux in celiac disease. 

[Natalie is fed up]

3 minutes ago, Fenrir said:

I'm not sure if they are now making ranitidine that's safe or not. 

However, I think PPIs or Prilosec is the most popular method treat reflux in celiac disease. 

I no longer have reflux. I just loose my stomach lining a couple of hours after even injecting the smallest amount of Gluten. Also PPIs stopped working on me years ago!

[cyclinglady]

1 hour ago, Natalie is fed up said:

I no longer have reflux. I just loose my stomach lining a couple of hours after even injecting the smallest amount of Gluten. Also PPIs stopped working on me years ago!

Well, there you go.  Avoid consuming gluten at all costs.  Taking medications that do not get to the root cause of your problem, might not be a good idea.  

I have autoimmune gastritis.  It flares up when exposed to gluten.  But sometimes it flares for no apparent reason,  I took ranitidine when I was dealing with autoimmune hives (stated first in my gut before affecting my skin) two years ago.  So, I understand your concern.  From my FDA emails, the recall was very broad.  Most generics are manufactured in China.  I think now Metformin (helps with Type 2 diabetes) is under scrutiny for the same reason.  

Consider not consuming gluten (avoid eating out for a while), try fasting (no foods after dinner), keep a food journal to track other possible intolerances, and sleep on a wedge pillow if the reflux comes back.  

I hope you feel better soon.   

[cyclinglady]

@Natalie is fed up

Ranitidine (aka Zantac)  has been recalled!  

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-requests-removal-all-ranitidine-products-zantac-market

[ravenwoodglass]

I agree that it sounds like you definately have an issue with gluten. If I read correctly you were already gluten free when you were tested so that could be a reason for a negative.  Have you tried taking liquid Pepto Bismal? I get horrible stomach pain from soy and just one dose stops it quickly. Ask your doctor if it is okay to try as they should know if there are any contraindications for you to use it.