Can you get ulcers if you don't have h pylori?
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I had h pylori in 2007 which was successfully treated. I was then re tested last October to see if it had come back as I was having stomach aches.
For the last 2 weeks I've had a constant stomach ache, it's like this sick gnawing feeling. Relieved by food somewhat.
I'm terrified I have an ulcer
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argzxoni dani2590
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dani2590 argzxoni
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Unfortunately I have spent a lot of time on google during the last week and have worried myself I have anxiety and came across Zollinger Ellison Syndrome and even though it is extremely rare I'm worried I may have this. I don't take much medication, maybe 1-2x a month for pain if that and I don't have h pylori so if my specialist finds an ulcer I'm wondering what could have caused. As usually ulcers are caused by hyplori or medications.
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vergil91786 argzxoni
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I am in the same boat as you! I thought i was going crazy thought was the only person who had ulcers not caused by h pylori. I had an endoscopy done about 4 months ago and had multiple biopsy taken to test for cancer, zollinger ellison, h pylori etc (all negative thankfully),. The endoscopy showed ulcers in the antrum and duodenal with grade B acid reflux (never got heartburn in my life) The gastrodoc said it is caused by acid and put me on ppi 40mg once a day for 3 months. I just started my tapper off the ppi to h2 and havent seen any change in medicine relief (both working good). I do sometimes get a burning sensation when I get hungry so I am a little worried my ulcers havent healed. I have read that while healing should be done in 2 months it can take up a very long time to be back to normal so im keeping positive attitude. I am due back for an endoscopy in 1 month hopefully its all great. The things I do that seem to help: do not eat 3 hours before sleep (like you), avoid alcohol, spicy, fried, greasey foods, exercise 3-4 times a week.
argzxoni vergil91786
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ginger47520 dani2590
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