1. Have Cyrex panels 3,4,5,10 completed and eliminate all sensitive items as food choices
2. Complete Spectracell Micronutrient profile so you can be strategic with supplements and not shotgun them
3. Complete Adrenal function testing as AIG will slowly affect adrenal function whether you have antigens to 21-hydroxylase or not
4. Complete comprehensive stool culture to identify potential pathogens/yeast to be eliminated and secretory IgA levels
5. Complete genetic testing to determine if you should be taking methylcobalamin vs. hydroxycobalamin injections weekly
6. Eliminate coffee, caffeine, tea, chocolate, gluten (even if gluten non-reactive), corn, soy, dairy, sugar, tomatoes, nightshades
7. If still having food issues follow Autoimmune Paleo, read The Paleo Approach by Sarah Ballantyne, PhD
8. Take charge of your health because none else will!

All the Best!

Dr. Rob Kominiarek
ReNue Health

Did you ever heal your stomach pain?

I accept my condition but would like to know what are the best managment for this ailment. He left me as I am on death row.

Thanks,

Hi Lanna. There is no way of saying that you cannot get stomach cancer simply because there is no stomach acid (more likely like low volume of stomach acid). There may have been some miscommunication or misunderstanding. We cannot advise you on your cancer risk as there are so many factors that can play a part. But as you can see from the article above, and as you will find in other medical sources, this type of gastritis may be associated with an increased risk of stomach cancer. You may further research it, especially with atrophic autoimmune gastritis. Here’s a link to a gastroenterology journal (http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/12/6109.asp) to help you with your research. However, we are not second guessing your specialist. He/she is in a better position to advise you further.

Well, the lion’s mane made me much worse … it seems to stimulate stomach acid production…. I had to take many tums over several hours. Some of these mushrooms are supposed to help with autoimmune disease, but so far, the one’s I’ve tried, exacerbate my stomach problems. (Mushrooms are high in B vitamins, so that could be part of the problem.) The next thing I might try is yeast derived Beta Glucan. Early stages of autoimmune atrophic gastritis are said to have HIGH stomach acid, while late stage has LOW stomach acid.

Hi Thx1104. It is quite interesting that there has been no conclusive diagnosis despite the battery of investigations. You mention herbal and nutritional supplements but do remember that these are not without side effects entirely, and can contribute to gastritis in some instances. Please do update us on your condition, if there is any improvement.

I’ve tested negative for H. Pylori, and had a battery of tests. I’ve had ultrasonic endoscopy, MRI and CT scans. Immune boosting vitamins like B12 seem to feed my illness and cause more stomach pain. I’m trying Lion’s Mane right now to see if that can help me.

Hi Thx1104. Autoimmune gastritis is not as common a problem as other types like H.pylori gastritis. An upper GI endoscopy can help with the diagnosis along with other tests. Your doctor will be able to advise you further. It is best to see a gastroenterologist if possible.