So, as I'm sure you've been able to tell, I've been stressed and kind of miserable as of late because of all the wedding planning (my wedding is in 9 days). My body can't handle stress well, and my health is suffering. After I was laid off a year and a half ago, I developed gastritis, which is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It causes bad gastroesophagal reflux disease for me, as well. My gastritis is getting almost as bad as when I first got it. I am barely able to eat anything... all I had today (since 7:00 AM this morning) is half a bowl of oatmeal and banana and half a bland sandwich. I've been in pain all day with burning in my stomach, and I'm getting upset thinking I won't be able to enjoy my wedding. This is not how I ever imagined things going.
I think I may go to a GI doctor on Monday or Tuesday, but they've told me before that they can't really do anything. There is a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors, but they have bad side effects (brittle and more easily breakable bones). You can't be on them long-term, and I already maximized it probably. I was on it for 8 months (they recommend 2). The stress of the wedding has completely undermined 1.5 years of recovery, and I feel so disheartened.
I really need prayers that my stomach will heal. Or at least that I will stay calm. I'm overly sensitive to things right now, and it's hard for me to keep perspective.