Gastritis stress and a flare up

[Kimbad1990]

Hi,

I'm pretty new to being diagnosed with endometriosis and am just wondering if anyone has flare ups when they are stressed and anxious? Or are the pains I'm feeling linked to gastritis? I have been poorly with (what I now know is) gastritis for a few weeks and it's made me feel really run down. Work stress has caused this, but on top of work stress I've been constantly googling and worrying about this sicky pain (gastritis). I am feeling very low and stressed. I have been doing well with endo and only have flare ups here and there since starting the combined pill but for the past few days my lower back, pelvis and groin are aching and I'm just wondering if this is a flare up due to stress and anxiety? If so, I definitely need to sort out my lifestyle as I stress and worry quite often!!

[Anastasia17]

Hi Kimbad1990. Stress affects all of these conditions unfortunately as it causes inflammation. Do you do breathing exercises when you are stressed at work?

Diet also has a massive impact and by tweaking your diet to contain less inflammatory food, like gluten, dairy, soya, caffeine (decaf coffee/tea), coconut milk, gluten free bread/pasta/cakes, it could help reduce the pain. It won’t cure but it will make it more manageable for you. But you may already be doing all this.x