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The Right Diagnosis: H. Pylori infection
Digestive Health | Last Active: May 13 4:39pm | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
Hello. I have a Helicobacter pylori infection and my Dr prescribed omerprazole without clarithromycin antibiotic. Should I be taking a combination of both? I have no acid reflux or heartburn, Just the infection without those types of symptoms. I had a GI map analysis done by a holistic nutritionist that I see which is how I found out about the pylori infection. The test also showed I had low acid. The omerprazole reduces acid from what I’m reading. I’m very confused. Along with this, I’m having internal vibrations or tremors in my upper body when I lay down to fall asleep. They happen before I’m asleep and also wake me up from sleeping. Tomorrow I start the medication and I’m worried about hurting what good bacteria remains and the already low acid. The resting tremors are extremely unsettling. Any other information or feedback is so much appreciated.
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I agree with t98. When I was diagnosed with h.pylori I was prescribed amoxicillin and cipro combined. My GI also put me on a PPI (like Nexium) double dose. I had a follow up stool test after completing antibiotics which was negative for h.pylori, but then read if a patient is taking PPI a false negative can be the outcome of test. Pointed this out to GI staff who agreed so then had to repeat test after getting off Nexium for a bit.
I had no idea I had h.pylori either. It was discovered during endoscopy. Good you found out though as it can cause problems down the road.
Best wishes to you, Cindy
Agree with getting a clarification and possible second opinion. I have also read about broccoli being used to treat h pylori at about 50% effectiveness. My holistic veterinarian prescribed brocoli sprout extract to treat my dog who was diagnosed with h pylori during her endoscopic procedure. I did not retest but her vomiting stopped and she regained her weight while taking the broccoli sprout extract and twice daily steamed organic broccoli. The GI veterinarian want a triple antibiotic and acid reducing combination that I knew she couldn't handle due to her delicate physiology.
Wishing you good health.
I had the h pylori and was sick and bleeding from hemorrhoids so finally stool test showed I had this. Put asap on 2 antibiotics, the omaprozole etc. cleared it up as a forerunner to stomach cancer(5 women in family died from stomach cancer). new stool test showed all clear. will get another in 9 mos. I had gastroenterologist not a general practitioner. Endoscopy showed no tumors per biopsy) but bile reflux and hiatal hernia(new). you need a stool test and the regiment I was given.
I had a H pylori infection too and was put on antibiotics which got rid of it. I also was put on a PPI for Barrett's Esophagus which they found during the endoscopy. You have a higher chance of getting stomach cancer because you have H pylori. Go to another Dr. and get antibiotics.
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I would think you need the antibiotic. I suggest you clarify with the dr and if this is what he wanted then you should get a second doctor's opinion.