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H. Pylori test while on PPI?

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3lli3
3lli3

Been on a PPI (Omeprazole 40mg) for GERD for just over a week. I've been having a gnawing abdominal pain for over 3 weeks now and suspect H. Pylori. My GI has ordered a fecal test, so I stopped taking my PPI. After scheduling to pick up the kit with the nurse I said to her "So am I right in thinking I shouldn't take my PPI for a few more days before doing the test?" but was told "No, take your PPI as normal, it won't make a difference."

Is that right? Or should I continue not taking it for a week?

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  • hani3174
    hani3174 3lli3

    Posted

    Hi 3lli3, not sure but as per my doctor you must stop the PPI some days before that test. 

     

    • 3lli3
      3lli3 hani3174

      Posted

      Yep, that's what I thought too, so I find it bizarre that the nurse said I should keep taking it. I stopped on Saturday and will do the test over the weekend. My husband has now started with symptoms so I am really expecting to hear that we have H. Pylori.

    • hani3174
      hani3174 3lli3

      Posted

      Its not necessarily to be H.pylori and I hope its not some time the stomach gets crazy just for no reason and hope you will feel better soon. waiting to hear good news. 

       Me I'm suffering from it since October.  

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