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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Effects of H Pylori
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Effects of H Pylori
by halj2324, Oct 23, 2009 12:45PM
This may be long. May 2009 I test positive for H Pylori (which was not treated), June 2009 my gallbladder was removed due to other complications, July 2009 I lost my job and health insurance, August 2009 I felt a sore throat and swollen gland, went to the doctor and was put on amoxicillian, September 2009 I was also put on Duraceff and another does of Amoxicillian, October 2009 I was put on the triple pill medication for H Pylori and felt GREAT for those two weeks, now I am in PAIN and out of medicine. I have a stomach biopsy scheduled in a week but I want relief NOW.
I am having aches and pains, muscle and possible gland pain (similar to the flu) but only on my right side. I am always tired, my stomach hurts, I get headaches and I just feel run down and achy. I was tested TWICE for mono, which came back negative and I was finally able to go to a specialist to schedule the stomach biopsy. I am getting overly frustrated with doctors because I feel like they are not taking me and my concerns seriously. I keep going back and telling them it is NOT a virus, NOT a cold, NOT the flu, NOT mono and all they do is try another antibiotic that doesn't do anything. Can all this be associated to the improperly treated h pylori? How can I have tender flu like symptoms only on the right side of my body? Even my right arm hurts and feels tired all the time. I do have other symptoms like pain in my right side, I feel sick to my stomach when I eat, heartburn and exhaustion. Has anyone else had horrible body aches and pain with h pylori? Almost to the point where you feel like that side is deteriorating away? If anyone could advise it would be greatly appreciated. I know we are all different and do not end up with the same issues, but no doctors have really helped me the past 3 months and I am loosing patience and faith that I will find out what is wrong before it is too late.
I am having aches and pains, muscle and possible gland pain (similar to the flu) but only on my right side. I am always tired, my stomach hurts, I get headaches and I just feel run down and achy. I was tested TWICE for mono, which came back negative and I was finally able to go to a specialist to schedule the stomach biopsy. I am getting overly frustrated with doctors because I feel like they are not taking me and my concerns seriously. I keep going back and telling them it is NOT a virus, NOT a cold, NOT the flu, NOT mono and all they do is try another antibiotic that doesn't do anything. Can all this be associated to the improperly treated h pylori? How can I have tender flu like symptoms only on the right side of my body? Even my right arm hurts and feels tired all the time. I do have other symptoms like pain in my right side, I feel sick to my stomach when I eat, heartburn and exhaustion. Has anyone else had horrible body aches and pain with h pylori? Almost to the point where you feel like that side is deteriorating away? If anyone could advise it would be greatly appreciated. I know we are all different and do not end up with the same issues, but no doctors have really helped me the past 3 months and I am loosing patience and faith that I will find out what is wrong before it is too late.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Nov 05, 2009 01:16PM
, Nov 05, 2009 01:16PM
Hi,
H pylori is one of the common causes of peptic ulcer disease.
It has to be readicated with triple or quadruple therapy.
But no treatment is 100% effective and symptoms tend to persist or recur.
The flu like symptoms may occur during acute infection with H pylori and not in chronic cases.
H pylori is one of the common causes of peptic ulcer disease.
It has to be readicated with triple or quadruple therapy.
But no treatment is 100% effective and symptoms tend to persist or recur.
The flu like symptoms may occur during acute infection with H pylori and not in chronic cases.
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