Symptoms returns after negative stool test. What to do?
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 5:47 pm
I was on the triple therapy; amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and omeprazole for 14 days in December,2012. Symptoms went away and stool test in April, 2013 came back negative. Doctor said it was eradicated since stool test was negative. Now 7 months later, some symptoms returned. My questions are as follows:
1. Is the stool test accurate?
2. What is the likelihood of recolonization?
3. Should I ask for another stool test to reconfirm eradication? Or should I request for urea breath test?
4. Should I try the same treatment or another protocol?
Thank you for your advise!
1. Is the stool test accurate?
2. What is the likelihood of recolonization?
3. Should I ask for another stool test to reconfirm eradication? Or should I request for urea breath test?
4. Should I try the same treatment or another protocol?
Thank you for your advise!