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still infected

Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:32 pm
by caziann
I finished my medication for h pylori 8 weeks ago, neausia and wind have disapeared, I still have the bloating. is there a possibility I still have the h pylori?

Re: still infected

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:28 am
by Helico_expert
the only way to accurately tell is to do a breath or stool test. be positive.
:)

Re: still infected

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:45 am
by caziann
thanks, taking omeprosole and antepsin at the moment, how long do you need to be off these medications, before being re tested?

Re: still infected

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 7:25 am
by Helico_expert
you'll need at least 3 weeks off acid reduction medication or food or anything before the breath or stool test.

Re: still infected

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:03 pm
by caziann
can the medication im on surpress my symptoms? wondering will all my symptoms come flooding back once im off these tablets :?

Re: still infected

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:07 pm
by Helico_expert
u never know until you try it. maybe you can try slowly reduce the dose.