Parasite and H-pylori testing

[Nico101]

Hi guys,

As anyone had a stool analysis for parasites and faulty gut biome? if so, was it helpful and which company did you use? I'm guessing the NHS won't do it.

Thanks

[Maryam_1]

hello yes! - I'm just about to post about this - after all my tummy issues hashimotos i asked my GP to test me for Heliobactor pylori. I just had a stool test and was positive !!!

I have H-Pylori finally i have got a root cause. its amazing finally i know what caused my stomach issues. i believe I have had it for years and it triggered my hypothyroid.

[Nico101 in reply to Maryam_1]

Right then - I will be asking my GP for the test next week at our appointment. It's to discuss antibody results, so I may as well have a go and ask for this test too.

I'd like to know more about biome imbalances, but the private tests are quite pricey. But knowing if I have H-pylori would be a very good start.

Thanks

[Maryam_1 in reply to Nico101]

oh my gosh im in same situation - so my nutrionalist said i should still do the £500 test that throughly tests the gut. I spoke to her to her at length and i'm still considering to do this test because of the detail and I would benefit from it.

[userotc in reply to Maryam_1]

£500 seems high for a full microbiome test. My recent, detailed research indicated prices up to ~£360 and the one I selected, from 5 options, costs that. No hpylori in my results (Ive had 3 to-date) but note comments from their website below:

"Q-Polymerase Chain Reaction analysis not only has the ability to identify H. pylori, but also the CagA and VacA strains and specific antibiotic resistance genes that identify the most appropriate treatment options. Co-infections and other dysbiotic problems can also be identified".

[userotc in reply to userotc]

Of course, most/all of the companies require a practitioner to send results to so that's likely to cost a further ~£60. Maybe you included that in the £500 estimate?

[Maryam_1 in reply to userotc]

Yes that’s included

[Nico101 in reply to userotc]

Yes, that's the sort of price I saw.

[Nico101 in reply to userotc]

which testing company did you use? or did you go through a private GP? I've been looking on Medichecks, Regenerus, etc.

[userotc in reply to Nico101]

I will pm you so as to avoid seeming to "recommend" anyone. But my survey followed my extensive

research, no pte GP etc

[monkeybird in reply to userotc]

Please can you pm me the info. I’ve also been researching widely

[userotc in reply to monkeybird]

Now done

[SlowDragon Administrator]

When I had private endoscopy (confirmed gluten intolerance) they tested for H pylori - it was negative

[Nico101 in reply to SlowDragon]

Did you get anything else tested for - gut biome imbalance and/or candida overgrowth? Or was it just H pylori you suspected?

[Maryam_1 in reply to Nico101]

just H- pylori. I shall ask about other testing. It think i am going to the detailed private stool test which is pricey but i reckon it would be useful so you know exactly whats happening.

[Marz in reply to Maryam_1]

Do your research as to the company you use - they can vary. Check they do an analysis for you ...

[mourneadventurer]

Invivo GI Map Test (Thyroid UK has recommended list of practitioners)

Viome Tests also worth considering it can be done individually.

[userotc]

It was the GI Map I had done last.

[monkeybird in reply to userotc]

How did you find a practitioner to name on the form?

[userotc]

I have used a registered nutritionist at cost of £60 to present/discuss results so her name on the form.