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Re: Reinfection? - Pls advise Helico Expert
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:21 pm
by Maria.b
Hi helico expert
After my treatemnt i had my 1st endoscope and it stated prominent intestinal metaplasia detected 15 months later it was not seen by gastro dr or biopsy only mild chronic gastritis and to make another endoscope in 2 yrs
Re: Reinfection? - Pls advise Helico Expert
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 9:40 am
by Helico_expert
so this non metaplasia observation is made from visual or histology?
nevertheless, it's a still a good progress that if it cannot be seen by naked eyes.
Re: Reinfection? - Pls advise Helico Expert
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:40 pm
by Maria.b
Hi
It was done by histology samples being sent away got results last thursday
Re: Reinfection? - Pls advise Helico Expert
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 10:46 pm
by Helico_expert
Then the result is trustworthy. Very glad to hear that your IM is gone.
Re: Reinfection? - Pls advise Helico Expert
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 12:34 am
by Maria.b
Thanku so much for everything u are truly amazing i read im is reversable but just didnt think mine would reverse i was to be honest in shock
Re: Reinfection? - Pls advise Helico Expert
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:26 pm
by newpylori
Very happy to hear this! I have read that IM is not reversible etc. but seems our body's capacity to heal is tremendous.
Re: Reinfection? - Pls advise Helico Expert
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2019 3:13 pm
by willards1
Helico_expert wrote: Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:45 pm
stool test is as accurate. But all test is relying on good technician who knows what they are doing.
two weeks without PPI is enough for the stool test.
Hi Helico expert. I had H. Pylori and did the triple therapy with Amox, Clarithro & Protonix. I finished and waited two weeks after the protonix to do the breath test, it came back negative. It's been 6 weeks since my triple therapy. Do I need to do another one after a month off of antibiotics? Or should I just be happy that the first treatment worked? Also, I still don't feel hungry most of the time and have lost 25 pounds during this 3 month ride. Stomach still gets a little discomfort and I burp so much, my Primary doctor says it'll take time and just told me to take Omeprazole for 14 days to help with acid. Thanks for any information you can provide.
Re: Reinfection? - Pls advise Helico Expert
Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 3:52 pm
by Helico_expert
Breath test is usually quite accurate. However, it would be good to know how negative is your negative result.
I dont think you need to check again within 6 months. I agree with your doctor, give yourself a bit of time to recover. and Omeprazole too. take it if you have acid problem.
Re: Reinfection? - Pls advise Helico Expert
Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:36 pm
by ankiwo72
willards1 wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2019 3:13 pm
Helico_expert wrote: Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:45 pm
stool test is as accurate. But all test is relying on good technician who knows what they are doing.
two weeks without PPI is enough for the stool test.
Hi Helico expert. I had H. Pylori and did the triple therapy with Amox, Clarithro & Protonix. I finished and waited two weeks after the protonix to do the breath test, it came back negative. It's been 6 weeks since my triple therapy. Do I need to do another one after a month off of antibiotics? Or should I just be happy that the first treatment worked? Also, I still don't feel hungry most of the time and have lost 25 pounds during this 3 month ride. Stomach still gets a little discomfort and I burp so much, my Primary doctor says it'll take time and just told me to take Omeprazole for 14 days to help with acid. Thanks for any information you can provide.
How come test was done 2 weeks after treatment ended? I have read it must be minimum of 4 weeks after antibiotics to get an accurate result?
Even Breathtek instructions indicate “ 4.4 False negative test results may be caused by:
• Post-treatment assessment with the BreathTek UBT less than 4 weeks after completion of treatment for the eradication of H. pylori”
https://www.otsuka-us.com/media/static/ ... 1575120851
Re: Reinfection? - Pls advise Helico Expert
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 6:06 am
by willards1
ankiwo72 wrote: Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:36 pm
willards1 wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2019 3:13 pm
Helico_expert wrote: Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:45 pm
stool test is as accurate. But all test is relying on good technician who knows what they are doing.
two weeks without PPI is enough for the stool test.
Hi Helico expert. I had H. Pylori and did the triple therapy with Amox, Clarithro & Protonix. I finished and waited two weeks after the protonix to do the breath test, it came back negative. It's been 6 weeks since my triple therapy. Do I need to do another one after a month off of antibiotics? Or should I just be happy that the first treatment worked? Also, I still don't feel hungry most of the time and have lost 25 pounds during this 3 month ride. Stomach still gets a little discomfort and I burp so much, my Primary doctor says it'll take time and just told me to take Omeprazole for 14 days to help with acid. Thanks for any information you can provide.
How come test was done 2 weeks after treatment ended? I have read it must be minimum of 4 weeks after antibiotics to get an accurate result?
Even Breathtek instructions indicate “ 4.4 False negative test results may be caused by:
• Post-treatment assessment with the BreathTek UBT less than 4 weeks after completion of treatment for the eradication of H. pylori”
https://www.otsuka-us.com/media/static/ ... 1575120851
My primary doctor said that the breathe test results were accurate after being off the PPI for two weeks, which is the reason why I tested so early. I just wanted to confirm that with Helico Expert among the other things in my post.