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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: honeybun on June 20, 2014, 09:09:58 PM

Title: H Pylori breath test
Post by: honeybun on June 20, 2014, 09:09:58 PM

Has anyone had this done ?.

I was at the GP this morning due to on going stomach pain. She wants me to make an appointment for a breath test. I have to stop taking any ant acids for two weeks and then to go in for a test. She said I have to do it twice but I am not sure how long the gap is between tests.
I have had this test before the breath tests was developed. I had a biopsy done. She is looking for an ulcer which I'm sure I don't have.
I have also to put in a urine test and have bloods done.
Going to be a while before it's done as I'm off on holiday tomorrow.

She was also pretty sure it was just my IBS, so came out clutching a prescription for yet more meds which I hate. So prefer to go the natural route but it's been beyond that lately. Need to bring on the strong stuff to get this sorted.

Any feed back on the test ?


Honeyb
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Title: Re: H Pylori breath test
Post by: Ju Ju on June 21, 2014, 01:43:35 PM

No, but go with the flow! It sounds as if your GP is being thorough and covering all bases, just to make sure. Being reassured will help.

Title: Re: H Pylori breath test
Post by: Limpy on June 21, 2014, 06:37:38 PM

HB - the treatment for ulcers used to be surgery!
Now antibiotics appear to sort it out
Natural might be good, but which is better AntiBs or surgery?
Whatever, enjoy your holiday