After h pylori eradication
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 6:24 am
Hi, I learned I had h pylori infection toward the end of May after several months of unusual stomach issues that would come and go. It started with just a cramp like sting in the left side of my stomach back in January. By May I was having daily indigestion, burping, bloated stomach, cramps, loss of appetite, grumbling and burning stomach and a hunger feeling even after eating. After going to the doctor several times over the few months, and having ultrasounds and regular blood work she finally ordered a blood test for h pylori which came back positive. I took 2 weeks of the prevpack and acidophilus. I also continued the acidophilus for a while after the antibiotics, and loaded up on yogurt. After about 3 weeks I had the stool test which came back negative. The course of antibiotics was pretty tough but my stomach did seem to improve. My question is, I still do not feel my stomach is back to normal. Some days are much better than others. Some days I burp all day and have an unsettled stomach, and a dull hunger feeling much of the day, and an occasional cramp on the left side. I haven't had any issues with diarrhea or anything like that. I have tried to keep my diet pretty bland and healthy. Currently I am not taking any medications. I finished my antibiotics about 6 weeks ago is this normal for recovery? My doctor hasn't been too helpful with information on h pylori in general. I do not go to a GI doctor and I don't want to do unnecessary testing or medications. Should I be concerned that my stomach isn't 100% yet? Thanks for any help!!!