Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 Hi, I'm Betty from Newton and I had H.pylori. I stayed very neausaed and thew up a lot. DrR put me on a prevpack for two weeks which helped, if you think you may have it call DrR first. I went to my PCP and he wanted me to have gallbladder surgery, I went to a specailist and he said he would remove it but would not solve my problem. I would have saved money and time by calling DrR first. Hope this helps. Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 Gang, Hi, I wanted to know what the symptoms are of H. Pylori infection. I've seen that it is somewhat common. How do you know? Is there a cause? Prevention? The manual only really talks about the statistics. Post op 4 weeks _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 , Dr Rutledge recommends that we eat 8 oz of yogurt daily. Veggies and fruits. My H. Pylori, caused a very bad burning in my stomach and esophagus. Especially when eating anything spicy. And Bile. I would feel like I HAD to belch. Sometimes belching up bile. A pressure low in the stomach area, but above the waist line. The longer I went the worse it got. Hugs, LyndaV Cushing Oklahoma USA p8nlady@... 9/5/2001 296/172 ...I am always happy to be a contact. But Please....contact me privately. > RE: H. pylori > > > > Gang, > > Hi, I wanted to know what the symptoms are of H. Pylori > infection. I've > seen that it is somewhat common. How do you know? Is there > a cause? > Prevention? The manual only really talks about the statistics. > > > Post op > 4 weeks > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. > http://www.hotmail.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 I was never actually " diagnosed " with H. pylori but Dr. R suspected I had it and treated me for it anyway. I was having heartburn, " reflux " at night and a burning in my esophagus on waking up in the morning. I " only " had reflux about 4 times in almost a year. However, since taking the meds for H. pylori I HAVE HAD NONE!!!!! I do take an over the counter anti-ulcer medication (generic Tagamet, Zantac, etc.) just as a precaution if nothing else - that is my choice. in GA RE: H. pylori > > > > Gang, > > Hi, I wanted to know what the symptoms are of H. Pylori > infection. I've > seen that it is somewhat common. How do you know? Is there > a cause? > Prevention? The manual only really talks about the statistics. > > > Post op > 4 weeks > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. > http://www.hotmail.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 I also was on the prevpack and it helped very much. I was taking Prevacid daily before and now just once and awhile. aW Re: H. pylori Hi, I'm Betty from Newton and I had H.pylori. I stayed very neausaed and thew up a lot. DrR put me on a prevpack for two weeks which helped, if you think you may have it call DrR first. I went to my PCP and he wanted me to have gallbladder surgery, I went to a specailist and he said he would remove it but would not solve my problem. I would have saved money and time by calling DrR first. Hope this helps. Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 , I'm so sorry that you are feeling so bad. I've been there and have recovered. Good luck and stay on the bland side for a while. Bananas will help with the diarrhea. in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 What are the Symptoms of Pylori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2002 Report Share Posted August 16, 2002 http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/hpylori/hpylori.htm Re: H. Pylori What are the Symptoms of Pylori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2002 Report Share Posted August 16, 2002 a, Thanks for the info. This is a great site!!!! S Re: H. Pylori > > > What are the Symptoms of Pylori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 Hi Everyone, I'm taking the Prevpac as prescribed by Dana, along with the other drugs. I've had all the side effects, headache, nausea, diarhea. I like a few more days to complete 14 days. I don't have that awful headache today, but continue to have the nausea. Please tell me I will feel better soon. Connie (Va) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 In a message dated 8/17/2002 3:12:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 1nhamalian@... writes: > > The source of H. pylori is unknown, although person-to-person spread is > probably demonstrated by intrafamilial clustering and a high prevalence of > seropositivity in institutionalized persons, those of low economic status, > and populations in less developed countries. The prevalence of H. pylori > infection increases with age; in Western countries it is uncommon before > the third decade but thereafter increases with seropositivity at the rate > of approximately 1% per year of age. > > OK lets decipher this bugger! ntrafamilial clustering ---among family > groups--close enough to be family... > > seropositivity in institutionalized persons---positive blood tests for h. Pylori in folks that are in the hospita...work in the hospital...locked up in a hospital...should be locked up in a hospital? those of low economic status, and populations in less developed countries. poor folks and poor folks that live in poor countries The prevalence of H. pylori infection increases with age; in Western countries it is uncommon before the third decade but thereafter increases with seropositivity at the rate of approximately 1% per year of age. It's the same thing, once you get older, you start wearing out and falling apart. Mainly once you hit thirty...I thought it was 40...my hubby says it's 50! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 Connie....you will feel better soon. I've already been there and am feeling great today and can eat most things. Stomach doesn't hurt. You'll be OK. Suggest doing the bland type thing for a couple of weeks after you do the treatment to gradually ease your stomach back into the spicer land of foods. in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 Thanks for the links ! I will check them out! Sue Hass MGB 4/17/00 247/151 - but now up to 160 :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 Thanks I'm sure you are right. These are potent antibiotics, but I have to take them to get better. Although we knew the risk of getting this bacteria, I'm not sure why so many of get it. I am a stickler on cleaniness and washing my hands. It's just part of my make up. Is it because our immune system has been weakened? Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 I am not so sure that it is just " us " that get this bacteria. It is pretty prevalent in the world too. I think maybe we are just VERY aware of what is going on with our stomachs and maybe become symptomatic more easily. Don't know --- wish Dr. R would give us his opinion! in GA > Re: H. Pylori > > > Thanks > > I'm sure you are right. These are potent antibiotics, but I > have to take them > to get better. > Although we knew the risk of getting this bacteria, I'm not > sure why so many > of get it. > I am a stickler on cleaniness and washing my hands. It's just > part of my make > up. Is it because our immune system has been weakened? > > Connie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 Connie I went to that website that was posted on here last week and it was very interesting. It said that MANY people in the general population have H. Pylori and never know it. Maybe it is showing up in MGB'rs more because we are looking for it and also because we pay so much more attention to our digestive systems. Maybe the symptoms show more in us because of our altered state. I don't know, but I didn't get the impression that we had a greater incidence, just more often diagnosed. Margaret in St. Louis -- In @y..., connietrnr@c... wrote: > Thanks > > I'm sure you are right. These are potent antibiotics, but I have to take them > to get better. > Although we knew the risk of getting this bacteria, I'm not sure why so many > of get it. > I am a stickler on cleaniness and washing my hands. It's just part of my make > up. Is it because our immune system has been weakened? > > Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2002 Report Share Posted August 24, 2002 My personal thoughts....overgrowth of bacteria from the antibiotics and the stress of the surgery itself, weakened immune system. At any rate, it was only a temporary setback. Once I took the drugs and did a couple of weeks of extended bland foods, I felt better and still feel good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2002 Report Share Posted August 24, 2002 Connie, Margaret is correct about this too! We are very sensative to our new stomaches and how it is feeling. If anything feels a little out of whack, we focus in on it to make sure that everything will be OK. Most of the time we were overeating and could have not been aware of the pain in our stomach....we were feeling pain so many other places. in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 , Your husbands doctor should have given him medication to get rid of the H.pylori.... prev pak is actually a pre packaged form of meds that will kill the bug.... I'm not sure that they'd decided where H.pylori comes from, some think that it may be in us already, and just rears it head from time to time. There is also concern that it may be hereditary, myself I've seen it in my family a time or two... Left untreated your looking at an ulcer. Definitely need treatment, and sometimes one course on the medication doesn't treat it if it's a bad strain. Kathy Goodman klg@... Patient Representative CLOS Office phone 704-871-0031 Cell 704-682-1723 H. phylori <PRE>how does one get h.phylori and what does it do to you, if left untreated. My husband just was informed he tested positive for it. He is not an mgb,er .. He also had a scope and a hiatal hernia was detected. Any info would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 Covey, Be sure to let Dana or know about this. It sure does sound like H. pylori. Pat H. Pylori Hey all, I am new to the group. I had my surgery on 12/18/02. I am down about 30 lbs so far. I was wondering about the H. Pylori. What are the symptoms of the infection? My stomach burns a lot--feels like I have eaten something really hot. I pop tums all of the time to try and get rid of the burning feeling. Does anyone else have this problem? Covey _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 Covey, Call me at the office tomorrow so we can talk in further detail. Pusey, FNP H. Pylori Hey all, I am new to the group. I had my surgery on 12/18/02. I am down about 30 lbs so far. I was wondering about the H. Pylori. What are the symptoms of the infection? My stomach burns a lot--feels like I have eaten something really hot. I pop tums all of the time to try and get rid of the burning feeling. Does anyone else have this problem? Covey _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Why is the post-mgb stomach more succeptible to H.Pylori? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 I'm not sure if this is all correct but these are a couple of my theories. Ya'll jump in and help out! 1. You receive major antibiotics during surgery to prevent infection. This alters the natural flora of the stomach and intestines 2. You have altered the integrity of the stomach by cutting and therefore increases your risk of introducing the h. Pylori into the deeper areas of the stomach lining that would normally be intact. 3. You may already have the h. Pylori infection (especially those of us that had reflux prior to surgery) and after surgery you become more aware of how your new tummy feels and are now sensitive to it's every need. Just thoughts mind you. Any more info would be appreciated. in SC 2/22/02 288/193---finally broke the plateau! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2003 Report Share Posted February 10, 2003 It is not necessarily the MGB stomach but any stomach that has had surgery. Any stomach that has had its' natural flora disturbed by surgery can get an overgrowth of H-Pylori. The whole H-Pylori thing is relatively new to the medical knowledge base and we are learning more everyday. Sincerely, Pusey, FNP Center for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery Re: H. Pylori Why is the post-mgb stomach more succeptible to H.Pylori? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Hi Bea: I had the same thing years ago and went down the antibiotic route. They were horrible horse pills and I had to take them 4 weeks. Messed up my system. The next time I had the Pylori I took heavy doses of Colloidal Silver and it took care of it. I would suggest you try that and see if it works for you. Christel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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