Can H Pylori come back even after taking the 3 antibiotics

I know how you feel. I have had three treatments and still test positive.  I have heard some people get rid of it in 4 treatments.  However, this time I am taking supplements like mastic gum, manuka honey, curcumin, and especially N-acetyl-cysteine.  (This one is especially important as it dissolves the mucous that the H.pylori bacteria hide in), licorice, Next week I am going to ask my doc to give me the antibiotics again and will take them this time with this other stuff.  I would encourage you to try this too.  Also if you decide to do this, eat a healthy diet and make sure you wash all fruits and vegetables, be meticulous with hand washing and don't kiss anyone unless you know they have tested negative for this bacteria.

Hi Linda how are you well I have taken the treatment twice and it does come out negative after the treatment but i can't get rid of the symptoms it makes me think I have it again I hope not but I have a drs appt this month to get check again can u tell me ur experience

If you have ulcer caused by the hpylori it can be eradicated if you follow instructions taking the antibiotics and acid reducer at the same time and also avoiding foods high on acid, it's also very important to drink lots of water while medicating ... works for me with one treatment.

Stomach cancer comes from leaving an ulcer untreated.

Thank you very much

 

Sorry to hear you still have it!  Its so annoying to think this thing just lingers.. I am on the meds and I am changing my diet to make my stomach less hospitable.  I have a weid taste in my mouth but I don't care as long as this stupid thing goes away!  Let me know how your treatment goes for the 4th cycle.  

Hi Lori,

Just got tested and positive for h pylori. Doctors prescribed triple treatment. I am nervous to take them, scared of the side effects. What were your side effects and how long did the side effects stay? Did they cause heart issues like palps and irregular heart beats?

How did you take the antibiotics and ppi? All together 2 times a day?

I also suffer from chronic fatigue and I am already weak. Not sure if I can handle two weeks of antibiotics.

I am so sorry to hear that you tested positive.  I did the triple therapy honestly with no real side affects.  The triple therapy was 14 days then I waited a month and did the breath test to find out that I was still positive so I did the quadruple therapy for 14 days of Pylera and the PPi 2 times a day.  Those 14 days I took a total of 16 pills and stuck to the schedule regularly.  I made sure to get the book called the H.Pylori diet and follow all the instructions on what to eat and what not to eat.  I then waited 30 days and retested and it finally game back negative.  Happy about that yes but I still have some issues with the stomach and following the eating recommendations.  When you eradicate the bad bacteria you also eradicate the good bacteria so you want to make sure even on the treatment to get a really good probiotic.  

Other then being tired and fatigued I did get some yeast stuff going on but that was during the quadruple therapy not the triple therapy.  Make sure to take meds on time and follow a strict eating plan.  I understand your journey since I am still trying to get my gut back to good health.  Please let me know your progress and you are not alone.  You want to get this crap out of your belly.

I am a recent divorce and met a gentleman on Match.  The man was a person I knew, so it wasn't a stranger.  He and I had a 6 month love afair and while in the relationship, he mentioned to me that he and his deceased wife did could not have intercourse, due to her constat abdominal pain, so they sought alternatives.  One was that he would make her have an orgasm by licking her the in the soft tissue space between the rectum and the vagina.  I just assumed this was a way for couples to enjoy each other, as an alternative, and thought nothing of the harm, since we engaged in oral sex.  Little did I know his prior experiences with his wife would come back to haunt me.  About 3 months into our relationship, I developed a "burning" sensation in my upper stomach.  I thought it was an STD, so I insisted we both get tested, and that was positive.  Although, I'm not sure the attendant tested him because she knew him from where he work.  She did ask "why are you here for testing", and he said "I'm not sure, but she asked me to do it".  I went to 4 different doctors who preformed xrays, ultrasounds, but nothing was located.  Until, after about 6 months of symptoms continuing, my GP suggested I go to an endocrinologist.  I had my endoscopy on 3/15 and the results showed a "mild case of influmation" in stomach.  He also performed a byopsy for H. Pylori.  As I was showering the next day, it dawned on my how I could have gotten this.  My exboy friend was the carrier, based on the experiences he had with his deceased wife.  I have not gotten the results to determine any positive for H. Pylori, but based on my research of where it stems from, I'm sure this is the culpret.  I am furious with myself for not questioning his actions with his wife and for continuing to have intercouse with him, since it never suspected this to come back to haunt me.  If I have to take some expensive medications to get rid of this, I am going to ask him to foot the bill.  Plus, he has moved on to another female and if I have H. Pylori, she will get it to.  I sent him an email yesterday indicating that I had an endoscopy stemming form my stomach burning and he "should call me".  I suspect that since his sister works for the medical firm where I get tested, she will check records for my illness and I will never hear from him.  I'm concerned that if he does nothing, many cases will follow for women getting h. pylori.  And, now I am ashamed to tell my friend that I kissed a couple months ago that he to could be infected.  I will not tell him anything until I get a "positive" or "negative" from my doctor.  Even if it is negative, I think he deserves to know what posibilities there could be for developing symptoms or passing this on in the future.  I'm not horrified that this is in the same category as an STD and depending on what medicines you take, the bacteria can linger on and on.  Praying for all of you!

I screwed up some of my text...here are some corrections:

I am a recent divorce and met a gentleman on Match.  The man was a person I knew, so he wasn't a stranger.  He and I had a 6 month love affair and while in the relationship, he mentioned to me that he and his deceased wife could not have intercourse, due to her constant abdominal pain, so they sought alternatives.  One alternative was that he would make her have an orgasm by licking her in the soft tissue space between the rectum and the vagina.  I just assumed this was a way for couples to enjoy each other, as an alternative, and thought nothing of the harm, since we engaged in oral sex.  Little did I know his prior experiences with his wife would come back to haunt me.  About 3 months into our relationship, I developed a "burning" sensation in my upper stomach.  I thought it was an STD, so I insisted we both get tested, and that was "negative".

Another correction..."I am horrified" that this is in the same category as an STD...

This is an interesting founding that suggests h. pylori in your system is "good"?  I was floored to hear this.  The report was a link on this blog that I just happen to click on:

cutyourcravings.com/171130.php?n=aff

Dr. Stephen Gundry, MD

 

I have been eradicated of h pylori besides the ongoing stomache pain and inflammation from gastritis. Is anyone else suffering from fatigue from this. It's been two months and I still feel tired and weak. How long before it subsides?

Should be causing your symptoms. It's gone. What's more likely is that the medication you've been on has wiped out your good guy bacteria / flora which is the important to your body. Get that built up and feed it you'll feel sommuch better but it takes time and very health eating along with supliments to do this.

Also make sure you speak with your doctor as well as could be another thing you're suffering with you need to rule all other serious conditions out.

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Shouldn't be causing your symptoms