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Thank you, I will speak with my doctor and retest.

I've had 2 different breath tests and I've contacted both labs on ranges. They keep telling me they don't have ranges that its just positive and negative. Is there some other way I can ask?

I also noticed in my endoscopy write up there was low ...

I had my doctor visit a few days ago. The doctor I visited said that 12 days off ppi should've been enough. I told him I was told at least 14 days. I went through the test and results came back negative.

Should i accept as negative? Do false negatives change significantly from day 12 to day 14?

I ...

I have my dr appointment tomorrow. It will be my 12th day with no ppi.

I'm thinking of asking for a blood test for H pylori. If positive, should I proceed with treatment? Or should I wait until UBT?

What would you recommend?

Helico, your response above recommends 2 weeks off PPI, but the pdf says 7 day exclusion period off PPI. Is 2 weeks to be safe for false negatives? Just wondering.

Also, does h pylori have any effects on esophagus? I'm asking as I did have grade b esophagitis.

Thank you for the response.

No my chest pain is without burn or acid feeling. I do have what feels like some reflux, but it's not acid. My throat feels a little tight and I have a bad taste in mouth.

The chest pain/discomfort is mild at its worst. Its more of a sensation. I feel it in center ir ...

Hello, I've been reading a lot through the forum and it has been very helpful. I thought I'd join and hopefully get some help myself.

December 24th I started feeling shakey with chest discomfort and vomited end of day. Same thing for December 25th.

I went to ER on December 25th at night after ...

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