Taking My Medicines for H.Pylori

So this week, I have been faithfully taking my meds for this H. Pylori bacteria that came back positive in my blood work. For those reading this and like me have never heard of H-Pylori, it is called Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori). 

Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) infection occurs when a type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) infects your stomach. This usually happens during childhood. A common cause of peptic ulcers, H. pylori infection may be present in more than half the people in the world.

When signs or symptoms do occur with H. Pylori infection, they may include:

• An ache or burning pain in your abdomen
• Abdominal pain that's worse when your stomach is empty
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Frequent burping
• Bloating
• Unintentional weight loss

Complications associated with H. pylori infection include:

• Ulcers. H. pylori can damage the protective lining of your stomach and small intestine. This can allow stomach acid to create an open sore (ulcer). About 10 percent of people with H. pylori will develop an ulcer.
• Inflammation of the stomach lining. H. pylori infection can irritate your stomach, causing inflammation (gastritis).
• Stomach cancer. H. pylori infection is a strong risk factor for certain types of stomach cancer.

Now we know what I have right? right. So my doctor prescribed antibiotics to help me fight this bacteria. I take one tablet of Omeprazole 20 mg by mouth twice a day. Once in the AM before breakfast and once in the evening before dinner. After I have eaten I take one tablet of Clarithromycin 500 mg and two tablets of Amoxicillin 500mg twice a day by mouth.  All the websites that I researched these medications say that they are commonly prescribed for this condition. 

On October 7th, I began my two-week regiment. I cant say that I like taking these meds. I have been good at remembering to take them I think I forgot once to take the Omeprazole before I ate a couple times but I will take all the medicine until gone. So I will have a few meals where I will not have the other two but will take the Omeprazole. there's only been once that I forgot to take the other two after I ate. So I think I am doing pretty good. 

Til next time

Linda H.