jenza20
13-04-10, 11:47
I have mentioned on several posts of the problems I get with reflux. I have just taken weeks of omeprazole which has helped but have still suffered dreadful bloating and stomach pain. It all came to a head a few days ago when I had diarrhea with blood in it. I panicked of course! I have been back to my doctor today and I have finally agreed to get some further tests done. I see a gastroenterologist (not sure if spelt right!!) in June with a view to having endoscopy and colonoscopy. I am worried but then I am ALWAYS worried!!!
I also need to take a stool sample to hospital tomorrow for helicobacter pylori. I don't have a problem with this but when I came home and looked on the internet it says you have to stay away from ppi medicine (namely omeprazole) for 2 weeks before having a stool sample. Now I am worried that it won't show up because I have been on omeprazole constantly for weeks. Has anyone had the test which has been positive even though you have been taking a ppi?
I have also changed to lanzoprazole today - my choice - as someone recommended it to me in case it was omeprazole worsening my ibs.
I would also really like to hear from anyone that has had any of the tests I am having done as I am such a worrier!!
I also need to take a stool sample to hospital tomorrow for helicobacter pylori. I don't have a problem with this but when I came home and looked on the internet it says you have to stay away from ppi medicine (namely omeprazole) for 2 weeks before having a stool sample. Now I am worried that it won't show up because I have been on omeprazole constantly for weeks. Has anyone had the test which has been positive even though you have been taking a ppi?
I have also changed to lanzoprazole today - my choice - as someone recommended it to me in case it was omeprazole worsening my ibs.
I would also really like to hear from anyone that has had any of the tests I am having done as I am such a worrier!!