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Still feel unwell after Helicobacter Pylori Treatment

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louise63558
louise63558

Hi,

I had symptoms for about 2 months, nausea and upper abdominal gwaning feeling, plus appetite affected and had waves in the day feeling generally unwell , I think it was brought on due to a stressful situation. I went to the doctors and tested positive for helicobacter pylori. I have completed the 7 day treatment (Triple Therapy.) I was on 400mg Metronidazole 3 times a day, Amoxicillin 500mg 3 times a day and Omeprazole 2 times a day. I've been off the medication for about 11 days. I have waves of extreme tiredness, abit sickly feeling, sick upper abdominal feeling, tounge doesn't look right, been given thrush treatment for this. And also I have waves of soreness and swelling feeling in the upper stomach. I have lost a bit of weight, a few pounds. I have been off work for a month in total and am wondering if I will ever get my health back?

I take probiotic tablets, Manuka honey, peppermint tea, abit of yoga, walking, plain foods. But admittedly at times I do feel a little bit destressed when I have waves of not feeling so good. Everyday is a battle at the moment. Plus when I go to the loo, last week my stools were acidic, this week a slight improvement, but not normal. The doctor just said they can retest in another 3 weeks. But sometimes I feel so ill.

Any advice in a positive way forward?

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  • Juma6009
    Juma6009 louise63558

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    I found out in 2009 that I have H-Pylori. I took antibiotics and Claromathricin for 2 weeks then I took omeprazole for  3 months. after treatment, I got my health 100% for almost 9 years. But it all started last month (January 2018) while I was in Canada. Whenever I had greasy foods like lamb, chicken, eggs etc.. my hearts palpitation immediately starts, extremely uncomfortable feeling and stomach burning which last 2 to 3 hours for a few days. After few days I started to lose my appetite and feel nausea, feel extreme body burning. It was worst days of my life. I visited few doctors they could not tell what was wrong with me. The fifth doctor after I bought up that have H-pylori, he gave triple treatment which lasted for 2 weeks but I still feel nauseous, uncomfortable, sleep disorder but heart palpitation is gone. I schedule my Endoscopy on Monday for further analysis.   
    • tamas92825
      tamas92825 Juma6009

      Posted

      Yes, you got back looks alike. At least you know that is will pass and everything will fine at the end even if it is bad for a long time. I got prazols only for a month and even now is not perfect my stomach after 3 months of eradiction. Hope it is gone because it destroy my life at all. When you finished omeprazol were not too much acid for a while? Any side effects were for such a long time prazol?
  • Juma6009
    Juma6009 louise63558

    Posted

    what I found from the majority of websites which are good for H-pylori are as follows: 

    Green tea, garlic, rice, yogurt(probiotics) whole grain bread, broccoli sprouts, berries, olive oil, raw honey, fish, ripe banana, and apples. Of course, plenty of water especially early in the morning( warm up a little bit).

    • sandra18523
      sandra18523 Juma6009

      Posted

      Hi all!! I hope you are feeling better! This past week has been awful for me! I am feeling anxiety and the therapist said I have some kind of depression!!! She wants me to take medication for that but I am reluctant to do it! I feel weak, sad, desperate and with not energy. I will continue trying natural things and hopefully they work!
    • sheltie64
      sheltie64 sandra18523

      Posted

      Hi Sandra - so sorry you're feeling like this - Doctors tend to give a  'depression' diagnose for when they cannot make any other diagnosis.  My doctor actually asked me if I was depressed when i broke down in her office purely because a felt so awful with everything the HP had done to me.  As if I'm qualified to know what a depression is and if I had it! it truly is laughable.  I'm with you and would not want to put any more drugs into my HP ravished body than was absolutely necessary.  You are not alone feeling like this! 

      I handed in my stool sample today for testing - fingers crossed.  I am still on my own chosen diet regime as I know most of you are, but I do feel much better now than I did 4 weeks ago - I think I was at an all time low then. I am takiing alu-caps and malox 5 times a day and if I forget to take it once in a day - I really do know about it!  However, I do feel that there is now light at the end of the tunnel and am getting my strength back slowly. 

      I did consult a holistic practitioner (not sure if holistic is the correct terminology) and she gave me Bio82 to take for 2 weeks.  then I took a prebiotic powder and also probiotic tablets.  My daughter is a nurse and she said there was no point taking just the probiotic as the bacteria it gives us need the prebiotic fibler inulin to thrive and so on.  After a few days of Bio82 i honestly started to feel better.  I do hope you start to improve soon, as this limbo post HP is a horrible place to be xx

    • Juma6009
      Juma6009 sandra18523

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply, I really found this forum useful. In fact, this forum has decreased my anxiety. I had my Endoscopy on last Monday 2/5/18. The doctor told me that nothing serious, but he did Biopsy and he told me to see him in two weeks. He said nausea could be from medication side effects or anxiety.I believe the patients with HP should watch their diet for an extended period of time. For the last 3 weeks, I had low fiber foods such as banana, rice, cracker, sometimes apple and recently Lactose milk, eggs, Cereal. And I am planning to keep this way. When I had my treatment in 2009 I took the anti-depressant for 4 months but the downside is that they are sort of addictive if you can stay away. Try to distract yourself from overthinking, socialize, work out , watch your favorite TV show and plenty of other hobbies out there! 
    • Juma6009
      Juma6009 sandra18523

      Posted

      Sandra, after triple treatment, it takes 2 to 3 weeks to fully recover from HP. It also depends on your immune system, diet, and level of depression or anxiety. Don't worry you are gonna recover shortly. It took me 3 weeks to feel better and I am still not 100 percent recovered.And for energy to try consume some white meat like chicken or fish.  

    • sandra18523
      sandra18523 sheltie64

      Posted

      Thank you Sheltie for your kind words. It becomes challenging when Drs don't give us any answer. I am feeling better today. Blood tests show I am low in potassium so I am taking a supplement. I also added b12 vitamin hoping these two help. I am going to look for a prebiotic and see how it goes. Thanks again! I always feel better when I find answers in this chat! I really hope you erradicate this terrible bacteria! Fingers crossed too!

    • sandra18523
      sandra18523 Juma6009

      Posted

      Hi Juma. Thanks for sharing your experience. I don't have really bad heartburn or stomach discomfort which I could relate to gastritis. What I feel is shaky arms and legs similar to when you get the flu. I get tired easily and get cold hands and feet. I guess feeling this is what causes anxiety. Feeling shaky is permanent and I have really bad moments but some others is not that bad. I will wait a little to go for a second treatment. All this started when I took the antibiotics. I had different symptoms before the medication. I wish you all the best!

    • Juma6009
      Juma6009 sandra18523

      Posted

      Hi Sandra, it looks like you are experiencing side effects of antibiotics. It 's ok. I was feeling almost the same symptoms in 10 days while I was taking antibiotics, I could barely stand up, I had no energy, extremely restless, shaky hands but after 10 the symptoms slowed down and I lost 20 pounds in two weeks. But remember that antibiotics kill good and bad bacteria. we need to get the supplement for probiotics which is good bacteria.( I made my own yogurt at home, rich in probiotics ) consult with your doctor to take the multivitamin. overall, the HP is horrible. Its recovery process is very gradual and slow. If you want to go for second treatment, first test yourself to see if your  HP is negative then go for it. If it is positive, never mind. 

      wish you a speedy recovery. 

    • anna71424
      anna71424 Juma6009

      Posted

      I’m just gutted just when I’m starting to feel a little better I find out from a stool test that I still have it and my stomach feels a lot better after those antibiotics but now my gastro doctor has told me to go back on them for a further 2 weeks. 
    • mian78085
      mian78085 sheltie64

      Posted

      hi, sheltie64, I feel the same exact as you, can you tell me what is this Bio82 because I have to get it, it made you way less fatigued? and you said it only took a few days.  I looked at what's in it, do you still feel way better?

       

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