Gastritis and H Pylori - Digestive Disorders Message Board

Narda99 · 07-27-2008, 08:47 AM

After an endoscopy done six months ago, I was diagnosed with gastritis and stomach polyps. Before the endoscopy I tested positive for H Pylori and took the three antibiotics treatment. I later tested negative for that, after the treatment. But I never did recover from the gastritis. I still have a lot of stomach discomfort (gnawing, empty, hungry feeling, which feels better after I eat something) and gas. It has now been over six months and I am wondering if the H Pylori is back again. I hear it is very difficult to get rid of. I did have a blood test last Friday to see if it had returned. Has anyone ever had this problem? I am now on Nexium, Carafate, and occasionally Bismuth. None of these seem to help.

pearlandmary · 07-30-2008, 08:55 PM

Narda99-I also had an endoscopy done about 7 months ago and found that I had a hiatal hernia, ulcer,GERD, gastritis and the H Pylori and the doctor gave me a regime of meds to take . I just went for a followup and advised him that I still had gastritis and still felt bloated, lots of gas, hungry feeling after i ate a meal. He told me to continue with Zegerid(which has not helped) and prescribe Levsin (sublingual) for a month. He also said I probably had Irritable Bowel Syndrome. He never suggested to recheck for the H Pylori like your doctor did, hmmmm. I wonder if I should suggest that? Sometimes I think some doctors don't really know what to do.
Anything that I eat makes me feel bloated and uncomfortable. Maybe I should stop eating period. LOL
Hope you feel better.

Mary

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Harry · 08-04-2008, 11:28 PM

H pylori bacteria can return but the test that is usually used is either the breath test or an endoscopy and take a biopsy. A blood test is not reliable because the H pylori bacteria can live a long time in the blood.

I usually get gastritis (stomach inflammation) after using almost any type of antibiotic and PPIs like Aciphex, Prilosec or Prevacid do not help even after 2 months.

I have found an OTC remedy --Mastica taken twice daily between meals -- 2- 500mgm capsules and a probiotic supplement like PB-8 cures me in about 2 weeks. I first had it prescribed by an Alternative MD in 2001.

I now buy it online from Vitacost.
It is worth a try.

Harry

londoner70 · 08-06-2008, 07:15 AM

I was also diagnosed with gastritis and h-pylori positive after an endoscopy was done, I did the antibiotic regime, but the problems still insisted so the GI recommemded the breath test to check for the bacteria, it was gone. Problems persisted and I had another endoscopy this time erosive duodenitis and gastritis, and the biopsy for h-pylori was negative. Today it has been one year since my problems started, I have seen 2 GIs, and one ENT who said I haVe Laryngopharengal reflux(LPR).
Especially today I have horrible stomach aches, like I need to eat something, but even eating doesn't help.
I saw a dietician yesterday who has recommended very expensive tablets, some kind of probitics, which I should be starting them shortly.
I am desperate for solutions, by the way I am on 80mg of nexium.
I wonder if I will ever get better. I understand your frustration, and` hope you get better

Narda99 · 08-06-2008, 04:43 PM

Thanks everyone for replying to my message. It has been a long year for me suffering with this stomach. My doctor told me my H pylori was eradicated since the blood work came back negative for H pylori antigens and the stool sample was also negative. I have not found any medication that has helped. My GI told me to take my favorite antiacid, so I eat 2-3 rolaids. The only relief I can get temporarily is Pepto Bismol. I have been on Carafate for a year, but I don't think it helps at all. I have this huge, empty, hollow feeling in my stomach, like I am absolutely starved. It does help to eat. Then I burp and burp, and eventually I get horrible cramps (gas) in the bowels. Such a miserable feeling. I quite often wake up in the night with it. I think I shall ask for another endoscopy soon. I know I also have stomach polyps.

Harry, a question, does the Mastica have any side effects? I am diabetic on oral medication and have to be careful what medications, including OTC ones, that I can take.