Suspected H.Pylori

[iOwlface]

hi everyone!

Been to see the GP today as I’m waking with a very sore throat and foul taste in my mouth, reminiscent of before I was prescribed omeprazole.

they gave me omeprazole for horrendous reflux over 10 years ago (suspected hiatus hernia) and I’ve not had any trouble with it since. Recently I’ve noticed the reflux getting worse again. I did read that Mebeverine could cause reflux with prolonged use, where I took one tablet a day for 2 years to keep my IBS D at bay.

I’ve been off the Mebeverine for 8 or so weeks now and still getting the reflux :/ Dr says I have to withdraw omeprazole for 2 weeks, test my stool then depending I either have to have the antibiotic triple treatment or have the camera down (no way!)

any advice? Antibiotics always upset my stomach and make my ibs worse. I take probiotics 2 hours either side to try lessen symptoms but I’ve never done this triple treatment before

I won’t have the camera down unless they knock me out. Sedation will not work and I suffer emetophobia so.. that also terrifies me.

I want it to be sorted but Ack!

Thanks in advance 🩷

[xjrs]

Information regarding how to protect yourself whilst taking antibiotics below:

ibsresearcher.com/rebuildin...

Saccharomyces Boulardii is the go to probiotic during antibiotics, but all explained in the link above.

[Evonne02]

Hello iOwlface, I'm so sorry to hear about the hell you've been going through. I've taken Omerprazole continuously for about 10 years. Then strangely and iut if the blue it became redundant. Like you I have numerous health issues and take about 30 tablets daily. You have a few options to decide about here

1. Ask to be put on Esomerprazole, which us a stronger version, yet I take 4mg twice a day. Steange eh?

2. You can have the camera down with being put to sleep and an overnight stay for monitoring, which is what I had the last time.

3. Ask to be referred to your local Pain Clinic to look at your nefication...with you, nit your gp. They'll then advise your gp on what to prescribe you.

4. Ask for a referral to The Speech & Swallowing Team, who I see sporadically. This is if you've swallowing, regurgitation of any type issues no matter how small and if its food or liquid or both. This referral can be done in addition to number 3, or as a stand alone referral. I absolutely love mine, but they know what they're talking about and will expertly link certain things that cause certain health aspects that your gp doesn't know, or can't be asked to look into. They'll give you a personalised diet with restrictions which are the culprits of swallowing or regurgitation issues.

5. You could ask to have the camera down your nose. This looks at the top part of your stomach via your esophagus. Whereas the other procedure looks at the bottom of your stomach. It doesn't hurt at all because it's ticklish. And you can see it on the screen in front of you which I found amazing.

Sorry to go on. I'm hoping you'll think about the 5 choices and you're able to consider one or more as options to get help. Personally, I'd go with option number 3 &/or 4. If you'd like to try something in the short term, I'd consider the Esomerprazole 40mg twice a day), whilst waiting for your appointment.

Anyway, I wish you all the best. Please try not to worry, but you must act soon as each time you have these episodes you'll feel even worse than before. Can you et us know how you get on too please? Cheers 😍

[Bracondale in reply to Evonne02]

As I understand it both a transnasal or oral upper gastrointestinal endoscopy will investigate the oesophagus and all of the stomach. The transnasal 'scope' is a bit 'finer' but both can take biopsies. Having had an oral endoscopy in the past, I'd imagine the transnasal approach would be more comfortable!! But if someone is very nervous then a general anaesthetic/very deep sedation would be less traumatic.

[Evonne02 in reply to Bracondale]

I was told by the consultant it can only look at your esophagus and upper stomach. Mind you that was at least 10 years ago, so do check. They prefer the other one as its cheaper, i was told, and usually has walking/day only patients. Patients who are disabled, vulnerable, live alone have to stay overnight. I wasn't nervous, just previous and ongoing throat issues and won't allow them to hold me down ever again. So I'll only ever elect to be sedated. Thanks 😊

[Chickenwoman1962]

Hi l also took omerpranzole doctor told me very bad for people with IBS , l now take kefir , probiotics and digestive enzyme has been so much better l won’t say l don’t get indigestion but l can handle it a lot better , hope this helps .