Having Problems with Acid Reflux (also known as "H Pylori Gastritis")

Have you ever a bad case of Acid Reflux...not just a one time thing....but months of problems, just about every day?

Well, I have.  I finally decided to go in to see my primary doctor and she referred me to a Gastroenterology (Stomach & Intestines) specialist.  After the first visit, I was told to take Prevacid (available over the counter), take it once at night.  Second, I was schedule for day surgery where the doctor conducts an Esophagoscopy Gastroscopy Duodenoscopy (also known as an EDG Test).  {{Try saying that three times}}

You may be wondering what is an EDG Test.  An EDG Test is an upper endoscopy.  The EDG Test allows the physician to see the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the duodenum.

The outcome could possibly be Helicobacter Pylori Gastritis -- which is the bacteria responsible for most ulcers and many cases of stomach inflammation (chronic).  The bacteria can weaken the productive coating of the stomach, allowing digestive juices to irritate the sensitive stomach lining.

Is the a cure?  Yes, there is a cure and must be careful to check periodically with your physician.

Medication that I am currently taking is called PrevPac -- which consists of:

• Prevacid 30 mg -- two black/pink capsules, each containing 30 mg of lansoprazole as enteric-coated granules.
• Biaxin Filmtab 500 mg -- two yellow, oval, film-coated tablets, each containing 500 mg of clarithromycin.
• Amoxicillin Capsules, USP -- four yellow opaque cap and body capsules, each containing amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 500 mg of amoxicillin.

This is taken once in the AM and once in the PM....for a period of 14-days, consecutively.

In addition, a very strict Acid Reflux Diet will help as well.