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H. PYLORI CONNECTION TO AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES????

by zmombomb, Jul 13, 2008 11:08AM

Tags: H. Pylori, leukopenia

I was thinking about when my Lupus symptoms started and what was going on before that. I know I had a Halicobacter Pylori infection in 1999, and once I got rid of that, then all my other symptoms started. Dry eyes, dry mouth, then many days of tooooo much spit in my mouth to the point of spitting a lot when speaking and choking on my own spit, having trouble remember from one SECOND to the next what I was doing, rash on the face, joint pain, long bone pain, etc. I also know I was drinking about 96 ounces of water per day that I was getting from the tap at work, which later was found to be contaminated with lead, be I never got tested for Lead poisoning. All my symptoms went away for a while, like 2 years, I think, and now they are back. I only drink Aquafina now, but it is all back. So, I guess I can't blame water. I do have the pain in my tummy again. Maybe I should check the H. Pylori again. HAVE ANY OF YOU HAD H. PYLORI INFECTION BEFORE STARTING AUTOIMMUNE SYMPTOMS????? WHAT ABOUT LEUKOPENIA???? I ALSO HAD THAT!

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by tctrumpet, Jul 17, 2008 03:10PM

To: zmombomb

I didn't have an H. Pylori infection, but I, too drank contaminated water. That (in combination with other things) is what they think spawned my Lupus. One theory about Lupus is that an infection can come in and throw your white blood cells into a frenzy, and from then on, your white blood cells have a hard time differentiating between good and bad cells. If that makes sense. I think it's very possible that your infection started lupus, but then again, i'm no doctor.

by mmmy2cool, Jul 22, 2008 03:57PM

To: zmombomb

Hello there,

I did have H-pylori and just finished the prev pac. I am also having very strange symptoms, thats why I decided to look on the lupus forum. I am still concerned that I have the infection as I am still belching and having discomfort under the right rib area with a whole lot of heartburn. I had a horrible case of chicken pox a few years ago when I was 33, then a case of the shingles. I know that infections can cause lupus. The cells in the body get confused. What are your symptoms of lupus?

by zmombomb, Jul 25, 2008 10:28AM

To: all

I Have been traveling for a bit now.  I am still out and about and using a friend's computer.  Anyway, I was with my father at the hospital last week while he was getting a triple bypass, and asked the nurse if she knew of a connection between H. Pylori and Lupus.  She said there is definitely a connection.  She agrees that is probably what  caused my Lupus.  I am ecstatic to know I found an answer but ticked that a fly pooping on my food is the probable cause!!!  that is so basic and usual.

Anyway, I will answermmm2cool in about a week.  Right now I have to get off here as I'm in someone's way.  Definitely sounds like you need more medicine for the H. Pylori.  they don't always go away, and if you miss ONE dose, or are late, the bacteria gets immune to the drug!  So, you'll have to get a new drug.  Try something different.  Anyway, gotta go.
Thanks to all for responding.

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