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?
Hi, I have been experiencing the same as you. I too tested positive for h pylori just last month and was put on the same drugs as you but for two weeks. I finished the course on 2 May (so over three weeks ago) and still suffer from the same symptoms. The doc says he will retest me in six weeks so I have another three to go. The gnawing pains in my stomach are awful and I feel pain after swallowing. I also have cough alot after meal times - like I have mucus in my throat and need to keep clearing it. Hopefully someone might add to the thread and shine a light? You should be retested soon so let me know whether the h pylori was eradicated or not. Good luck x
How are you today? Personally I am drained of energy, even after a good night sleep. I'm eating, but pale skin. I've heard this amount of anti-biotics can strip your goodness in the stomach lining. Mantra you have to keep telling yourself 'I will get better.' I know the whole experience is really hard as I'm going through it as well. Good Luck to you as well
I dnon't sleep well ever so never really feel refreshed and always look pale. I still think I have the h pylori even after the course of antibiotics.
Hope you feel better soon. I have heard of people having to take another course of antibiotics if the first course didn't work. I felt ill during the 2 week course, though my doc did warn me of the horrible side effects in advance! When will you be retested?
Maybe you should take Mastic Gum and Broccoli Sprout juice whilst your waiting to retest, cranberry Juice, Manuka Honey. Are you on anti-acid tablets?
I'm not sure I still have it? For the last 2 days I've just had no energy. What do you do to take your mind of it whilst you wait?
I also find a little bit of stretching (yoga), waking, time in the sunshine can help energise yourself. Plus resting the body when needed.
I am taking Nexium and Zantac. I just try to get out in the fresh air as much as possible with my dog to help keep my mind off things, plus the exercise helps me sleep. I watch what I eat too - nothing spicy or acidic (like fruit juices etc) and I find eating little and often helps too.
Maybe you should take Mastic Gum and Broccoli Sprout juice whilst your waiting to retest, cranberry Juice, Manuka Honey. Are you on anti-acid tablets?
I'm not sure I still have it? For the last 2 days I've just had no energy. What do you do to take your mind of it whilst you wait?
I think I can get retested in about 2 more weeks. Who knows if there will be any progress in that time? I'm not sure if I could take anymore anti-biotics. I've heard the anti-acid can effect the results. Although I'm not a doctor.
Did the doctor warn of the side effects on the medicine or after the medicine?
He warned me that the antibiotics could cause unpleasant side affects - apparently many people dont complete the course because of them. I did though through gritted teeth! Doc said I should try to come off the Nexium at least 10 days before we retest as they can cause false negative.
Your not alone. Keep me posted on your progress... People do seem to recover over time.
My doctor told me to stop the amoxi. Gave me tinidazole, and clarithyromyocin. Taking zofran for nausea and bismuth. 3 days left on meds. God willing I will be cured. Hope you are well.
Hi,
I also feel really bad after the pylori treatment. I was wondering if you are feeling better after 7 months. What is really frustrating is that I feel weak, nauseous and these palpitations create more anxiety. Thank you!
I have never felt so bad after the antibiotics which was only 2 weeks ago getting heart palpitations feeling dizzy now I have more anxiety more than ever because I feel that this h. Plyori hasn’t been eradicated and I have to wait until January until I come off the Omeprazole which I’ve dropped from 40 to 20 because that was making me feel even worse it’s a waiting game not good.
I have a question.
Im 22 diagnosed with h. Pylori in october of this year. Took meds for 2 weeks, since i stopped my medication ive lived threw hell. After a huge process of side effects with taking tecta i finally stopped that. But now i am constipated and sometimes ill have inflammation in my chest middle part. I drink tea morning night. Eat healthy. Drink loads of water. Im just starting to get discouraged. Any help?
Anna,
I am also taking omeprazole, just started yesterday. The bloating is better but still there. The palpitations is what worries me. I try to stay calm but it is difficult. When I try to think in something else it helps but still the palpitations don't go. We have to try and find ways to avoid anxiety. I am seeing a psychologist and see if that helps. The gastroenterologist told me to start a diet low in fiber, which was completely different to what I was doing eating mainly fruits and vegetables. We have to keep our minds busy. On top of it, I have menstrual cramps and the period always affects my hormones. We all need to think this is going to go. Ahhh, also, small meals and drink water 30 minutes after meals. I am trying to do 5 or 6 small meals a day. 1 or 2 portions of fruit and 2 or 3 portions of vegetables such as squash, potatos, spinach, eggplants. One portion is half a cup. I don't know if this will help but the gastroenterologist said it will. White bread, pasta and saltines. It will have to be for some days because we need fiber. I will let you know when the Dr. Tells me to stop. I am having a endoscopy on Th. Hope we all feel better every day.
Also fish and chichen, small portions.
Jose,
We are in the same situation, I hope you don't feel the palpitations! The gastroenterologist told me to drink water half an hour after meals. I always did it with meals. I hope it helps you.