re: Americans Unaware of Primary Cause of Peptic Ulcer Disease

LosAngeles — Sun, 31 May 2009 09:56:51 GMT

Thank you for this article! I've esophagitis for 20 years now. 1989 a friend has left me and I had too much alcohol for one year.

Things like H2 made it even worse. There is a constant pain somewhere at the stomach entry. What can I do except avoiding

beverages like coffee, black tea and food like sugar etc.?

re: Americans Unaware of Primary Cause of Peptic Ulcer Disease

Deeee — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:27:07 GMT

I'm currently taking clarithromycin 1000 mg per day (I think, also known as Bioxx) I have pain and swelling in my upper abdomen, it swells up below my breast bone and also I have the worst taste in my mouth that gets worse as the day goes on. I'm up during the night with this awful taste and I think, as I had an acid reflux in my throat one night, that this is the reason for the taste. I don't have heart burn pain, just pressure in my stomache. Is having a horrible taste in the mouth a symptom of having the H. Pylori Infection? Its been weeks of having this rotten taste, I cant stand it, Its been two days since I've started taking the clarithromycin, it doesnt seem any better, maybe even worse. The doctor says if this doesn't work, then they will do tests. After reading this article, it doesnt sound hopeful if it is the H. Pylori. I think I will investigate the acidophilus powder and water treatment, not sure where I can get the powder from... but I'm getting desperate and this taste is horrible and my nights are miserable. Thanks for the information.