Helicobacter Pylori Infection -how long should it take for Helicobacter Pylori Recovery?
Question posted by sms08h on 15 May 2012
Last updated on 1 October 2023
I was diagnosed in April and treated with amoxicillin, clarithromycin and omeprazole for 7 days. 2 weeks after the treatment was over I had a stool antigen test to confirm eradication. It came back negative. It has been over a month since the treatment ended and everyone says I should be feeling better soon. But no such luck. I am still having problems. I do not have diarrhea anymore (like I did while I was infected). But my stomach still feels bloated all the time, I never get very hungry, and occasionally the upper part of my abdomen hurts and burns occasionally. I also get this feeling of pressure building up in my throat a lot, especially if i try to exercise and after i eat. I think its gastritis from the ordeal. I have an endoscopy scheduled on the 22nd. I have been taking probiotics during and ever since treatment ended. i eat lots of fresh fruit like bananas, apples, blueberries, and strawberries. Also i have not been eating spicy, acidic, or any foods that would cause me problems. and lately i feel like my discomfort and current condition is getting worse...
But my question is, is all of this normal? has anyone else experienced this? is it really a matter of months before I get 100% again? will i ever be 100% again? this is so awful, I want it all to stop so badly. all of this has taken so much out of me and i never feel good anymore. today i bought L-glutamine, mastic gum, DGL, aloe vera juice, and digestive enzymes to try and help my stomach heal. My doctor has also told me to take 20mg of prilosec before bed each night for the next 3 months, then to move down to zantac for another month. Thank you
I was diagnosed about a month ago and went through 8 day treatment of antibiotics, but anyways it’s actually gotten a bit better I’m still taking Omeprazole and sulcáfrate , the only thing I honestly get bothered by since is my throat feeling like I have a lump , my doctor said based off that it should take 2 months to get better because even though it’s eradicated your stomach lining has to heal as well as damaging to your esophagus, I’m getting tested 2 weeks from now I’m sure with my minimal pain it’s because my stomach and esophagus were damaged, it’s just a healing process I assume , if any doctor sees this it’s been a month and my doctor said I can eat now should I eat normal ? Or little by little?
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Neenee77
28 July 2020
I have been diagnosed with Helicobacter. It’s been three months where I have been feeling so sick. I have been diagnosed the 8 day antibiotic treatment. This made me lose my voice. I finished taking the antibiotics then had to see a ear, nose and throat specialist to see if I had any damage to my voice box, thank God my voice box was ok. It took almost six weeks for my voice to come back (although I still feel my throat abit sore).
After seeing the ear, nose and throat specialist he prescribed me Nexium 20 mg one per day.
This has not helped, I sometimes feel like I’m going to stop breathing and my anxiety makes things worse.
I have been in and out of hospital, they’ve checked my heart, lungs, head, kidneys, liver, and the doctors say everything is fine.
I am praying to God that this ends soon as I am feeling really tired.
Can someone answer how long should I expect some changes?
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PXNDX
28 May 2020
I was recently diagnosed with H pylori and let me tell you it is a super bad feeling. I was wondering what color was your stool? I was also given the same treatment of the 2 antibiotics and omeprazole how many days before you start feeling a bit better. I am currently on the 14 day cycle. Also how many time would you say you would go to the bathroom due to diarrhea? I am barely on Day 2 and my anxiety has kicked in already. It is a very scary feeling and it mentally breaks you down the constant bloating, burping all day, the upset stomach/ growling and the diarrhea. Reading these post makes me feel a bit more at ease since many have gone through this already. I just hope for the best trying to remain positive and keeping my head high.
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Keisenmenger
18 May 2020
I was diagnosed through the breath test with H Pylori February 2020. Immediately went on a bland diet, only drink water, no alcohol, no caffeine, no sugar, no meat. Felt better after vomiting and severe nausea, that brought me to my GP in the first place .
Diet made a big difference. After getting into my endocrinologist, I did one round of antibiotics - amoxicillin and clarithromycin combined 3800 mg/ daily with omeprazole. I eased through these antibiotics, felt great, walked 30 miles a week - didn’t even know I still had it. Waited six weeks & through another breath test, I tested positive. Started my another round of antibiotics (tetracycline, omeprazole with metronidazole) that I’m on now and it is so difficult. I am at my 8th day mark and it is the worst thing I’ve been through. Nauseous, diarrhea, lethargic, brain fog, tired. I’m afraid to keep going on these heavy antibiotics- 2800 mg/ day .
One is on an empty stomach and one is with food / 14 pills a day. Has anyone else experienced this? I see the endocrinologist in a week for endoscopic and colonoscopy. I’m still following the bland diet, no caffeine, no alcohol - it’s incredibly strict for me. The nauseous part is so hard and of course COVID-19 is not helped anything, as far as appointments. I would welcome any insight, helpful suggestions or experiences.
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Jabaris13
20 Feb 2019
I also was prescribed amoxicillin 500 2 pills twice a day, clarithromycin 500mg one pill twice a day and omeprazole 40mg once a day for 14 days. I took it for 7 days straight and stopped for 3 days because it was irritating my esophagus so bad. I continued treatment for 3 more days and stopped cause my insides felt like they were burning so bad. I am continuing to take omeprazole for 2 weeks then i will do stool test and blood work. But my symptoms have not improved, I feel worse than before. I only have relief with black seed oil and Manuka honey.
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IndianaJones1
31 March 2018
Interesting you mention the pressure build up in the throat. I to experienced that when exercising. I suspect that was acid reflux, a common symptom.
Regarding the dosage you received and then had to repeat, i suspect the first round was not enough. I was just diagnosed about 3 weeks ago and am on a 28 day dose at 3100 mg of 3 different meds. Although i think that is A LOT, i will continue taking it all because i want it to be eradicated completely, once and for all.
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gloreen
26 Nov 2017
i finished my course of 7 day triple over a week ago. I started taking a heavy duty probiotic straight after as I could feel thrush in my mouth, I also feel it is in the nether regions as well , I am extremely exhausted and bloated, I am very uncomfortable and feel like I am swelling up everywhere. I cant sleep properly but havent been able to for a long time due to reflux. I was on nexium but was warned that it can do more damage than good. so I am taking mylanta if needed. I do have an appetite but it comes and goes. I crave water all the time. I sweat alot also. I am so over feeling so bloated and tired. I sometimes have giddy spells and my eyes become so very heavy in the afternoon on my way home from work its scary. I just want my life back. I found this formula that is natural and is supposed to be amazing with results. Has anyone used it? or heard anything about it -Matula Herbal Formula.
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Azzi
3 Nov 2017
I have completed my triple therapy course for h pylori doc said me infection is no more bt still my stomach is paining and hard to swallow bubbles in my stomach muscular spasm my doc gave me hyocimax for next 15 days what should i do
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Runner8
21 Aug 2017
I went through the same thing. HPylori is hard to wipe out and the scars it leaves behind. My stomach felt horrible and I just wasn't myself. The doctor told me there was nothing they could do after giving me the antibiotics. So I did my own research. I found Matula tea online, I drink it first thing in the morning and late at night, always by itself, no food with it and let me remind you that it is expensive but worth it. I am taking Mastic Gum right after breakfast and after dinner. At lunch time I take two capsules of Black Walnut, and I already feel good again but I am not stopping this treatment till it is all gone. I highly recommend all this to feel good again. My energy is back, no more stomach aches, and the bliating is minimal. They recommend a double treatment of Matula.
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Mary1889
1 Oct 2023
How did you feel after antibiotic treatment? What were your symptoms ?
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Felicia028
18 Aug 2017
Drugsuser7 thank you so much on the tips the things what to do for my h-pylori I'm definitely about to look them up right now and read more into it because if it can help me I'm definitely going to use it and yes I'm trying to change my diet because it seem like it get worser when I do eat fatty foods
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Felicia028
18 Aug 2017
I have h-pylori I've been diagnosed almost for a year-and-a-half now nothing's not working this is my third treatment of antibiotics I tried Mystic gun manuka honey I tried almost everything and nothing working the worst part about having h-pylori is getting real Dizzy Like You Go pass out and getting hot flashes stomach is always upset and having real bad heartburn on anything you eat I don't know what else I could do or what else I could take because it's driving me crazy and I have real bad gas all the time and I'm burping all the time and I always stay at the emergency room because my chest always hurting it feel like sometimes I'm having a heart attack because my chest hurts so bad
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DrugsUser7
18 Aug 2017
Hey Felicia,
I am sorry to hear that you've been suffering from this health condition. It sounds very similar to mine but I have been able to manage it through my diet.
Have you tried managing your diet?
There are several diets you can take up, such as the Elimination Diet or David Hompe's H. Pylori diet. These diets may help other treatments work more effectively (e.g. Mastic Gum & Manuka hone). You should try changing your diet for 20 days and then start the mastic gum treatment once again (It's recommended that you do not start the Mastic Gum treatment until 30 days after your previous attempt. I'm not sure why this is the case). Or just follow David Hompe's diet. It has helped me a lot.
I am currently healing as well. Out of desperation, I took it upon myself to start doing the Elimination Diet and mastic gum treatment w/ Manuka honey. I haven't reintroduced any allergy-causing foods into my diet as of now but mostly because I like not having acid reflux.
Checkout David Hompe's information on Google or look into the Elimination Diet. Then try combining the diet with either the mastic gum treatment or the Matula herbal tea treatment.
Also, big pointer: do the research before trying these treatments. Don't just take my word on it. If you find evidence that it may not work on you, don't just jump into them. Ask for professional advice on these treatments if necessary.
Finally, make sure it's someone who has heard about these treatments, not some professional who just dismisses you at the mention of alternative medicine. I mean, you've already tried the antibiotics -- 3 times, at that.
Good luck and I hope to hear more from you on this forum.
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Felicia028
18 Aug 2017
I wrote you at the bottom I didn't know how to comment back on it but I just want to say thank you 4 the things that I can look up and hopefully it works for me
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Ssrathlete
2 Aug 2017
Dear all,
33 year old athlete that found out 2 weeks ago I have pylori. I'm 1 week into my antibiotics, worst part for me is for some reason any ppi really makes me feel like death, like nothing is absorbing. I did talk to an online health practicioner because I felt like my family doc or gi doc wasn't getting any where and he had me diagnosed with pylori within a few minutes. I'll list what I'm taking but please note this was prescribed for me, so it may not work for you.
1. Quercetin 2. Dgl 1/8 teaspoon before breakfast and dinner 3. Devrom with dinner 4. Fd guard - given to me by my gi doc, this definitely helped.
Those items for 2 weeks definitely made me feel better, didn't need any acid h2 or ppi. Now my antibiotics make me feel worse but it's what's necessary.
Also from what I read, keep in mind you can't eliminate pylori, it just becomes useful gut bacteria flora. Definitely get on a good probiotics.
Also I was already on a paleo diet which probably helped, but I did start eating more carbs, mostly from jasmine rice, sweet potatoes, cantelope, and carrots. I struggled with the anxiety from vegus nerve stimulation also, to me that is the worst. I'll gladly update everyone on how I'm progressing, if anyone has any questions feel free to email me.
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Elena25
25 July 2017
Many studies state that you can get a false negative or positive if you check for H. Pylori within two weeks of ceasing the treatment. It is common practice to have a test done 4-6 weeks after treatment ends to get a more accurate reading. You could still have H. Pylori and have had a false negative on your test.
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Franefc
4 July 2017
Anyone struggling with chronic burping after h pylori, I have struggled with this for 2 years. Burping 1000 times a day plus. Also battling with anxiety which I never had before h pylori. I tried all kinds but have found something that cured me. Exercise, mindfulness meditation 10 mins a day (headspace app), lactose free milk, stopped eating gluten as much, 2 turmeric tablets a day from the health store. 5 cups of green tea through the day. Not looked back since. Anxiety gone. Burping gone.
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Adrian1988
29 May 2017
Hey everyone i was diagnosed with H pylori as well i feel horrible fatique and everything my most hardest thing is i cant really digest my food when i eat,i eat a little i feel bloated and a lot of discomfort is annoying am on my first week of antibiotics hopefully it inmproves is someone else suffering with the diggestive part i berly go to the restroom i cant really poopam fustrated i have 3 kids and i cant be that active help!!! I just ordered manuka honey and mastic gum from amazon hopefully that will work
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Bibi-Nakori
1 June 2017
Adrian, hang in there I felt the same as you did. It's been a month post antibiotics and I'm still having some symptoms. It's also normal to feel tired since your body is breaking down that bacteria. Antibiotics can also make you tired. I felt mentally foggy and had bad anxiety. But you will feel better just expect some residual effects after treatment. There is are several post by Belgrade on this site. His information was very helpful and he is a physician. All the post are helpful & informative but as a medical professional he does mention how Dr.s may not always tell you because they may not know just how crappy you may feel during therapy or after (for a while) when we don't know what to expect, our symptoms are magnified and increases stress & anxiety. I do wish you a very speedy recovery
