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Gluten Intolerant, Gastritis And Food Alleriges

DinaB

By DinaB
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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DinaB Apprentice
DinaB
Posted

Hello all,

I am Gluten-Free, Corn-Free, Egg-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, and Nut-Free. On top of this craziness I was diagnosed with Gastritis/Erosive Esophagus in January. So that diet eliminates: onion, garclic, scallion, broccoli, beans of any kind, citrus Fruits, anything carbonated, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, etc. It is very difficult to eat as my menu is extremely limited. I did cut out fruit totally for a few months. When I started eating it again I was diagnosed with Gastritis. Not sure if it was a coicidence or am I intolerant to fruit as well. Just wondering if anyone has similar issues.

Dina B

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ShayFL Enthusiast
ShayFL
Posted

Dina...I feel your pain.

Were you tested for (H. pylori)? There is a strong connection with this bacteria and gastritis.

Sometimes gastritis develops after major surgery, traumatic injury, burns, or severe infections. Certain diseases, such as pernicious anemia, autoimmune disorders, and chronic bile reflux, can cause gastritis as well.

Were you tested for PA? This would include testing your B12 and MMA plus antibodies to your stomach lining.

On top of the avoided foods, consider elevating the head of your bed 6 inches or so. Dont lay down within 3 hours of eating. Dont drink too much with meals.

Google PepZin GI. It is used in Japan to heal gastritis (with great success). Adding 10 mg Biotin daily can also speed recovery. SeaCure can be looked into. Spend some time reading about these.

Also consider probiotics.

For food, I am in a similar boat.

Focus your meals on simple meats with salt and olive oil for flavor. Not too much oil. All veggies that you can have. Saute, steam, bake and grill them. Rice, sweet potatoes and squashes for carbs. Eat the non-acidic fruits in moderation and not with meat meals.

Eat these fruits:

apricots - blueberries - huckleberries - strawberries - nectarines - raspberries - blackberries - gooseberries - mangos - elderberries - olives - fresh figs - sweet apples - cherries- sweet peaches - sweet plums - persimmons

Avoid the acidic ones:

oranges - pineapples - sour apples - sour plums - lemons - grapefruits - sour peaches - limes - tangerines - sour grapes - tomatoes

You are not alone. And believe you can heal. We are here to help. ")

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Hi Dina and welcome to the board :)

I can relate :( In addition to Celiac, I'm intolerant to dairy, soy, tapioca, legumes, citrus, and coconut. I was also sensitive to eggs and corn, but after avoiding them for about 2 years, I can have them in moderation again. I have gastritis that was found in the lower part of my stomach. (H.pylori negative).

At my last endoscopy 3 weeks ago, they found a hiatal hernia. To say I'm sick of the whole thing is an understatement. :angry:

Shay had lots of good ideas--I can't think of much to add. I haven't tried raising the head of my bed yet, but my doctor did suggest that so it might just help.

Hang in there, I do manage to eat well even on such a restricted diet--you get used to working within it and before long it's just second nature. :D I just discovered low-acid yellow tomatoes--very sweet and juicy.

Glad you found us here--many of us are in the same boat or with similar challenges. Let us know if there's anything we can do to help :)

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