Any advice and tips post antibiotics treatment?

[Brownchikano]

I'll be done with my 14 day treatment on Thursday of this week.

Any advise?
I really hope this 1st round killed it. What's the success rate? I've read wayyy to many horror stories

Yes ill keep eating clean for a few more months.

What to do and don't do?

Thank you, just trying to learn.

[Helico_expert]

just do your normal activity.
monitor your own symptoms.
can take probiotics or herbs if you think that helps your digestive system's recovery.

most importantly, one month later, repeat your breath/stool test to confirm that you have no more H. pylori.

[Brownchikano]

Thank you!!

Should I ask for more PPI after my 14 day antibiotic treatment is finished?

[Helico_expert]

You can ask for more PPI if your symptom persist. otherwise, there is no need for more PPI.

[Brownchikano]

Thank you so much!!

You have been a HUGE help. Fingers crossed I get a negative when I retest in 4-6 weeks.

[Helico_expert]

All the best.
Try to stay positive.
Try not to think about it too much.
Can try mint tea, which i think it helps.

[msybb]

Hi Helico_expert

I am thinking to try peppermint tea. I have had acid reflux for a while. I read somewhere on internet saying peppermint may not be suitable for people with GERD because it may relax the sphincter muscle that close off the stomach from esophagus. Is it true?

[Helico_expert]

hmmm.. a lot of things on the internet is not true. I am not sure if peppermint tea will relax your sphincter muscle. But you can give it a try, if it is not helpful, you can switch to other product.

[Brownchikano]

Day two post antibiotics, today is not a good day. Shortness of breath pretty much all day.

Think I ate too much

[Helico_expert]

thanks for the update.