Does H. Pylori lead to stomach cancer?

Hi @hogan_g1937,
While you posted your message in the Transplants group, I've also added it to the Infectious Diseases group. Additionally, I'm tagging @travelgirl on this post so that she can share her experiences with H. pylori.

@hogan_g1937 I had H-Pylori 2 1/2 years ago. I DO NOT have stomach cancer. But I can tell you it certainly feels like it. It takes a long time to get yourself back to normal. I took some heavy duty antibiotics for 3 weeks to get rid of the H-Pylori.
It is my understanding untreated H-pylori that goes on for years will cause a Malt Lymphoma Stomach cancer.
I now have severe acid reflux also known as Gerd as a result of the H-Pylori. Gerd symptoms can also cause stomach pain too. Mine does sometimes especially when I think I don't need to take my medicine. Which often I forget to take it. Then it's like BAM the massive Gerd/ Acid reflux acts like it is on steroids. Has he been given medicine for acid reflux. that helped ease some the H-pylori symptoms? I am still on a heavy dose of omeprazole today 40mg in the AM and 40mb in the PM. It took several months so you know, to feel better.
Question have you been traveling outside the USA?
Jackie

@travelgirl Good morning, no he has not been treated for Acid reflux. He has been treated for H-Pylori with antibiotics and Pepto-Bismol. He has lots of stomach pain but no acid reflux. He is experiencing lost of appetite and when he does eat he gets full with just the smallest amount of food. Praying he does not have stomach cancer. He goes to see if the H-Pylori is gone in a couple of weeks. Thanks for the response,

@hogan_g1937 I didn't want ro eat much either when it was hurting. I lived on aloe water, coconut water and chicken soup. I couldnt drink coffee. They ended up diagnosing me with gerd when I got the h-pylori. I did not have it prior. If I did it was what they would call silent gerd. And the stomach pain went on for months. What kind od antibiotics did they give him? Now so you know when they did my retest after the antibiotics were done. It was done with a stool sample. I will tell you H-pylori makes you feel like your dying. It is beyond miserable.. It took like five or six months to feel better..

@hogan_g1937 I was hospitalized for vomiting blood 13 yrs. ago. Diagnosis - ulcer caused from h pylori. After getting my stomach pumped & 5 days in the hosital I was sent home with a description for the helidac (if I'm spelling it right) pac. It was an awful tasting syrup like substance that made me sick every time I took it but the doctor said I had to finish the bottle to get cured. I have tested negative multiple times since then. Yes I was told it has been linked to stomach cancer but so far so good in that respect. For now the goal is for him to become h pylori negative. It has only been linked to some cases of stomach cancer but not a guarantee that it will cause stomach cancer.

Hi, I have been fighting H. Pilory infection for the last couple of months and now the infection is now cleared but it has left me with IM and a concerning diagnosis. Current prescription: Sucrafate 1G, Ranitodine 150mg, Omeprazole 40mg, famotadine 40mg.

I am very concern about this since the pain doen’t go away specially after eating. I am also expecting and don’t want to take any meds that could harm the baby. I need help figuring out my choices here to stop the progression of IM and what are other natural ways to restore my health. Here is my diagnosis:

Gastric antral mucosa with intestinal metaplasia, reactive epithelial changes, and mild chronic inflammation.

Thanks for your help.

Is it possible for you to obtain a referral to a nutritionist right away? There are all sorts of diets to follow and supplements to take for gut inflammation but all that may be different if you are pregnant. A nutritionist can be of great help to you in this situation. People usually follow lactose free, low carb, and gluten free diets for inflammation but that may not be feasible for a pregnant woman.

Hello, @alfanny, this is @mamacita, from the Adults On The Spectrum page. I was very interested in your situation and just wanted to pop in and give you just a good word or two, of encouragement. I personally have been on the Lazy Keto diet for over a year. I am Diabetic and also have IBS and Diverticulitis. When I am faithful to my low carb diet, I have no stomach or gut issues whatsoever. My A1C went down to 6.2 and my blood sugars are normal. I have plenty of energy to do what I need to do. I take no medication at all for my stomach or gut issues. I have the medication, I just simply do not need it if I eat what I know is good for me.

My young friend has a one year old, a five year old, and an eight year old. She has extremely high insulin levels, and has been told by her physician that she should eat like a diabetic does. She follows a looser, less strict version of the Keto Diet. Throughout her pregnancy, she continued the Keto Diet with rare "cheats." She did not gain a ton of weight and was carefully monitored by her OB/Gyn. Most Nutritionists are connected with the ADA and they are hooked on fifty carbs per meal. Fifty carbs per meal may work for some people but to me they were a death sentence. There was no way I could keep my blood sugars down, and worst of all, the pain in my abdomen never went away. I think that a good nutritionist at this point would be someone who recommends lots of vegetables, a little bit of fruit here and there, a small handful of nuts/seeds, and protein from a reputable source. Organic if you can get it.

Grains seem to be the culprit in body inflammation. Maybe not for everyone, but for me, definitely. Many people with problems eating typical grains can manage with a couple of slices of something called Ezekiel Bread. It is made from sprouted grains. Definitely keep a food record, to try and track what seems to bother you. Find the medical/nutritional help you need and work with them on the best diet you can manage. Drink lots of pure water and do your best. You have everything going for you! You probably won't have all your questions answered immediately. Good things take time. I have confidence in you!

Mamacita

Hello @guthealth, I have similar situation, had before HP but now I don't have it, however last week my gastric biopsy result came: Positive for intestinal metaplasia, but Negative for H pylori, dysplasia and malignancy. The doctor said to repeat the upper GI after 3 years and to have a follow up with him after 6 months. But my question is, why he did not prescribe any treatment for me espcially if this condition my increase my chance to develop a gastric stomach cancer? I did not know how bad it is untill I started to read about. There are many articles about Intestinal Metaplasia but don't know how reliable these resources I am scared now because every time I eat small meal I feel full like the food is going up. Don't know what to do for reverse this. Any help is much appreciated.

Apparently these GI cancers are slow growing. You may not need a follow up for three years and never develop cancer. I ended up not having a colonoscopy this time because I had one a year ago and it was completely normal. My doctor is going on the assumption I have SIBO because my symptoms developed after a round of Clindymycin, the antibiotic from hell, in my opinion. As far as diet, I am following a gluten free, lactose free, low fructose, low carb diet. It sounds strict but it is helping my irritated intestines heal, which will take a while. Look into low FODMAP or SCD diets. If your gut is inflamed, it can’t digest grains, wheat, lactose, etc. Find a dietician if you can. Has made all the difference for me. I also take supplements, omega 3, vitamin D, B complex, vitamin A, zinc, etc, and probiotics (Florastor and Align). Hope this helps.