H pylori

[Nackapan]

Going through an elimination list to try and move on.

Should everyone have the test for helicobacter pylori ?

. I was supposed to have had it but doctor forgot to put it on notes. Receptionist yhrn wouldn't give pot or form. I forgot about it as too ill at time. Since read can cause b12 defiency through absorbti on problems and headaches! !

[SunnyWorld]

H Pylori is very common but doesn't seem to cause problems for some. If you have any stomach issues I think it should be tested. I have had stomach problems for over 5 yrs and acid reflux issues. I had an endoscopy 2 yrs ago in UK they said it was fine and tested for h Pylori. Negative. I took very ill when abroad recently and was tested for H Pylori. Positive. All the stomache issues from the last 5yrs disappeared after treatment. Something obviously failed in the UK test. I would ask to be tested

[Nackapan in reply to SunnyWorld]

Goodness all that time with problems. I suppose you will go on antibiotics now and hopefully get some relief when you've got over them. Yes I will then Thanks.

[Sleepybunny]

Hi,

Links about H Pylori

patient.info/digestive-heal...

Next link is aimed at health professionals

patient.info/doctor/helicob...

H Pylori and PA

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/184...

UK guidance on testing for H Pylori

pathways.nice.org.uk/pathwa...

Click on boxes on flowchart for more info.

I am not medically trained.

[Nackapan in reply to Sleepybunny]

Thank you

[expatkerry]

If you have gastric issues your GP should refer you to a gastroenterologist who will do the test, if not a comprehensive stool test would show this up but you have to pay 😕 here in France I paid around 150 pounds but I think its about the same in the UK. I found it really useful and made my doctors sit up and listen.

[Nackapan in reply to expatkerry]

Okay thank you. I haven't any gastric symptoms . My main problem headaches and cranial nerve pain and extreme fatigue. . I just read untreated H- pylori can cause headaches . I think will get tested

Trying to rule things out. As struggling and stuck on the bed! Movement makes my head sore .