H.pylori test
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I have got an h.pylori home test kit, I have heard that you have to give up ppis before doing the test, is that correct and if it is how long for?
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Notes on H.pylori test
ashley44325 moon53540
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2 weeks
pippa58442 moon53540
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You need to give up PPIs for two weeks before an H pylori test to make sure it is accurate. This information is correct.
moon53540
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Can I take ranitidine, because my stomach is really uncomfortable.
ashley44325 moon53540
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No you shouldnt as it can effect the test
mary19068 moon53540
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Hi moon53540
Two weeks...
Esther2016 moon53540
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Why don't you ask your Doctor?
moon53540 Esther2016
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It takes a month to get an appointment at my surgery, that is why I got the home test kit. I am waiting for an appointment to get an endoscopy but in the mean time I thought I would test for h.pylori in case that is what is causing the problem.
ashley44325 moon53540
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ive just been through similar hence i knew the answers to your questions. You can still take tums and antacid tablets apparently. i found andrews salts to be the best for instant relief. i hope you feel better soon 😃
moon53540 ashley44325
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Thanks, I am going to start a really healthy low fat diet diet and just drink water and green tea for a couple of weeks when giving up ppis I think.
PanPilot moon53540
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Just a word of caution; green tea is one of my guaranteed triggers...
mary19068 moon53540
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Hi moon53540
Are there no instructions about do's and don'ts with the HP Kit?
moon53540 mary19068
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Not about giving up ppis just how to do the test. It is just a cheap one from Amazon.
pippa58442 moon53540
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Your endoscopy will test for h pylori; I would wait for that. I don't know accurate home kits are but endoscopies are very reliable. Alternatively submit a stool sample to be tested for h pylori.