Super Sarah

Hi Brian,

I have not had exactly the same problems as you, but have had stomach problems in the past caused by food intolerances, namely gluten, wheat, yeast and lactose. Maybe you need to get some more comprehensive tests done though.

I know your docs keep saying gastritis, but have you ever been tested for H. Pylori? This is what causes stomach ulcers and can cause symptoms such as you describe. It maybe worth it, as the conventional PPI's have not worked. If this test were positive, then you would need a course of antibiotics to clear it and then a re-test afterwards to ensure that it had cleared.

You also say that you get shaky and are always hungry? It sounds like you have quite a fast metabolism, so have you ever had your blood sugar checked to ensure that you don't have any problems there? This does not necessarily have to be diabetes, but you can have a condition where your body is oversensitive to insulin and your blood sugar goes down fast.

Also, have you had your thyroid checked out? It could be that it is overactive.

Lastly, bloating normally means that the bacteria in your gut need to be re-colonised and you should think about either eating some live yogurt or taking Acidophilis caps. Keep them in the fridge and don't take them with hot drinks, as this kills the bacteria. You can take them twice daily on an empty stomach. You should be able to get these from a pharmacy and they contain Lactobacillis and other bacteria that are gut friendly and are used for re-colonisation.

Hope this helps and good luck?

Sarah