Helicopter Bacteria

[sa111antha 38]

Helicobacter pylori...is it's actual name. I like Helicopter Bacteria better

Did anyone else have this bacteria pre-op? My doctor perscribed me two weeks of antibitoics. Apparently it is a very common bacteria that lives in your stomach and intestines. He said he couldn't go slicing into my stomach with the bacteria present.

I didn't know I had this issues. When my blood work came back I was positive for this bacteria. Common symptoms include heart burn, acid reflux, irritable bowels, etc. I had NONE of these symptoms. I actually thought I was pretty lucky because I NEVER got heart burn or acid reflux.

I am now done with the 2 weeks worth of antibiotics and I feel like I got hit by a truck. My stomach hurts, my bowels hurt....and going to the restroom is a nightmare.

I spoke with my surgeon today and he said my pain is pretty normal with this much antibiotics....but I was wondering if anyone else went through this before surgery?

Does the uncomfortable feeling every go away?

[zayifkadin 8]

I had to be treated for Hpylori. Had no symptoms either. I had 3 meds one a PPI. Made me horribly nauseated. Had to use an anti nausea patch. Could only eat carbs, starches and some yogurt, cheese. Then after 4 wks had the breath test to make sure bacteria gone. I was praying I wouldn't have to have another round of antibiotics.

[LisaPunkinHead 187]

H. Pylori is the bacteria that causes most ulcers. You don't want ulcers on that new tummy!!

[NewNewMe 277]

I did! I had to choke down a ton of pills twice a day for two weeks before surgery.

[****505 girl 18]

I had to do 4 weeks of both antibiotics. It destroyed my tummy . I was miserable