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5/17/2019 9:01:45 AM |
It was good to catch up recently on the phone. I know you have been having a difficult and stressful time, so I am glad to hear when you have days off to rest and recuperate. It is hard for people who work and have this disease too. You have had so much to juggle :-(. I hope soon that you get to cut the hours at work and I hope you manage to cope financially too. How's your mum doing now? I'm so glad that she got out of hospital and is doing better. I understand it being confusing that they said, 'a little gastritis,' when you have a lot of unpleasant symptoms at times. I had severe gastritis for years caused by painkillers for my endometriosis damaging my stomach lining. I know how painful it can be. Many things can cause gastritis. Gastritis can even be caused by prolonged stress alone. Stress can also trigger an existing problem as it can affect the whole digestive tract. The stress and the reactions to certain foods may be the triggers for you. For me I had to heal myself, as the doctors medicine for the gastritis actually made the problem worse. I still have to be careful though regards stress and the medication and food I take as my system is very sensitive. Did you manage to get some slippery elm Powder? It should help your gastritis as it is high in mucilage. It soothes irritated mucus membranes of the digestive tract. Tea like camomile, fennel, peppermint, ginger all should help the digestive tract. I love camomile tea, make it strong. It is anti inflammatory, anti spasmodic and its carminative properties soothe the stomach. It is also very relaxing I am drinking a cup just now as I write ... with two tea bags in.. as soon as I started to drink it I heard my stomach rumble as it released tension there :-). If you can, get some camomile essential oil, it is cheaper to get a little bottle already mixed with a carrier oil usually with 5% dilution. Rub it where it hurts and massage the area. Lavender oil diluted and massaged in will help ease tension and stress. Peppermint oil capsules could also help your gastritis. If you take painkillers always take with food and water. Don't take ibuprofen as it does upset the stomach lining. Always eat a small handful of almonds when taking WPS and drink a glass of water too so you're not taking it on an empty stomach. If you can, lie down with a hot water bottle or an ice pack in the sore area. Or even try a caster oil pack (with a little lavender oil added for stress relief) it really helps with pain. Or a nice relaxing epsom salt bath with ten drops of mint or ginger or clove oil added, as all of these oils has a positive effect on the digestive system. Avoid carbonated water as the fizz could upset your tummy. Could you take extra probiotics as they would help too. Avoid spicy , acidic, fried of fatty foods. A little chopped ginger in your drink is fine but too many spices might aggravate your delicate system. I avoid chillies at all cost. Maybe your body is telling you Linda that you need to be gentle on yourself :-) . Maybe you need to lie down and listen to some soothing music or rest and take it easy when your tummy starts up. I'm glad Mackenzie is feeling better but it was sad meeting her mum was so stressful for her and for you. Mackenzie has a very good gran though :-). I'm glad you have each other. Take care both of you, Chrissie. | ||||||
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