Actually 3 years ago I took 2 ibuprofen pills 400 mg and suffered severe stomach pain next day. I looked up online and misdiagnosed this as gerd as painkillers is the cause of gerd. But actually it was possible gastritis or ulcer. I immediately stopped ibuprofen and took rabeprazole as an antacid. Now the thing is that for gastritis/ulcer, it is important to have a continuous therapy of ppi for 2-3 weeks. But I thought that 2 pills can not damage stomach that much. I used to take rabeprazole but with a gap of 1-2 days only when I felt pain in stomach. So basically used as" as needed" basis for symptomatic relief. This was my first mistake. But the bigger picture to my surprise was that my acidity and stomach pain issues lasted for about 6 to 8 months. And I used ppi as needed as I knew its a safe medication. But never did a course for 1-2 months with the medicine. I am having anxiety about 2 things. Question 1- did this happen because stomach lining could not repair due to inadequate acid suppression? Is stopping nsaid altogether not effective enough for stomach lining to repair itself without the introduction of ppi or h2 blocker in the body? Question 2- I regret that I did not see a doctor for this problem, later came to know that h pylori could also be responsible. Final question- if h pylori bacteria is not eradicated and leads to ulceration and person just takes occasional antacids for relief, and I assume the case becomes worst --progresses to gi bleeding or perforation. What is the ultimate prognosis. Is there any lifetime compromise with the digestion process. Are there patients eventually saved with endoscopic stoppage of blood followed by antibiotics and ppi suppression to kill the bacteria. Or vagotomy (removal of stomach) is also required in extreme cases. And also if any mortality/ death due to this event? Kindly enlighten me. I have faith in you. And also please comment on stomach lining ability to repair itself after stopping nsaids, but not providing enough acid suppression (assuming there is continuous irritation of hydrochloric acid on the affected inflamed/ulcerated area from time to time). Additional information - I never smoked or drank alcohol in my life.