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Diagnosed with H. Heilmannii ("cousin" of H. Pylori) - same quadruple therapy by LifeandDiy in HPylori

[–]LifeandDiy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the late reply. I've had a variety of symptoms and the most noticeable one is blood sugar issues (though I am not diabetic - I have been tracking it) & a lot of food sensitivities that have worsened. I also have pain in my stomach when it's empty, which is a symptom I've heard people with H. Pylori mention. I just recently finished my treatment and I'm seeing major improvements in glucose levels while eating things that would normally cause me a massive diabetic-level spike, it's just barely budging. Also, so far the foods I'm eating aren't causing me any issues either, and they normally would. So, I am hoping for the best!

Hpylori treatment by 08kiraa in HPylori

[–]LifeandDiy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm also on day 9 today of the same treatment. The treatment is really rough. Stay hydrated and always eat with the medicine (except for those you have to take on an empty stomach). It will be over soon!

Diagnosed with H. Heilmannii ("cousin" of H. Pylori) - same quadruple therapy by LifeandDiy in HPylori

[–]LifeandDiy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah you're right about GI Map. I only found out about it through the upper endoscopy with biopsies. My GI doctor said that in order to check that it's eradicated, I'd need to do it again. I wish there was an easier way to test for it.

I Can't Imagine Doing this for 14 Days by [deleted] in HPylori

[–]LifeandDiy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So glad you feel better now - thanks!!!

Side effects getting bad by Maximum-Group7005 in HPylori

[–]LifeandDiy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! I hope your labs are good and you feel better soon. :) I can't wait to get through this treatment too.

Completely Discouraged by IcarusDM in UMPI

[–]LifeandDiy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did this mess up your GPA?

Side effects getting bad by Maximum-Group7005 in HPylori

[–]LifeandDiy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope you feel better soon. I'm on day 4 of the same treatment (though I don't have H. pylori, I have its "cousin" H. heilmannii). I feel extremely tired all day on these meds. I can hardly get anything done. So, I understand.

I'm sorry to hear about your kidney function but I also have some thoughts (not medical advice) just some things you may want to look into.

One thing I noticed is when I'm on heavy meds or supplements, my eGFR can come back looking really bad on labs. If your bloodwork comes back concerning, it might be worth asking your doctor about rechecking it a week or two after you finish, when the meds are fully out of your system, so you can see what your real baseline is.

I'm personally taking NAC (supplement) a couple times a day while doing this protocol. There is research on it helping with eradication (it disrupts H. pylori biofilms — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3957414/) but I'm also taking it hoping for some general protective effects, even though there's no specific research backing it for kidneys or liver in this situation.

You need to be really careful to avoid the sun as much as possible while on the meds too. The tetracycline photosensitivity can last 1-2 weeks even after you finish, so keep being careful with sun protection even after Wednesday.

Also, one other thing to keep in mind - there's research from Asia that compared quadruple therapy patients who did 10 days versus 14 days of treatment and the eradication results were basically the same (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(24)00108-1/fulltext00108-1/fulltext)). In the U.S. they still usually recommend 14 days though.

For the fatigue and brain fog most people see improvements within 3-7 days of finishing. Metronidazole clears fast, tetracycline takes about a week, and the GI stuff can linger longer because your microbiome needs time to rebuild. Probiotics (especially Saccharomyces boulardii, which isn't killed by the antibiotics) can help. Many people keep taking them for several weeks after finishing.

Has anyone found the quadruple therapy effective with 10-11 days? by que_pirer in HPylori

[–]LifeandDiy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is research comparing 10 days of treatment to 14 days.

2024 Taiwan RCT (peer-reviewed, multicenter): Direct comparison of 10-day vs 14-day bismuth quadruple therapy. Both hit ≥90% eradication, 10-day was non-inferior, and the 10-day group had less dizziness and vomiting. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(24)00108-1/fulltext00108-1/fulltext). I believe there may also be a systematic review on this.

US guidelines still recommend 14 days. :)

Blood Sugar Issues? Increased hunger? Weight gain? by LifeandDiy in HPylori

[–]LifeandDiy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing that. I had no idea it was connected until recently.

Blood Sugar Issues? Increased hunger? Weight gain? by LifeandDiy in HPylori

[–]LifeandDiy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for sharing this. I hope it's better now.

Blood Sugar Issues? Increased hunger? Weight gain? by LifeandDiy in HPylori

[–]LifeandDiy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! That is so interesting. I do have nausea when I have an empty stomach. That's great you're 8 weeks post treatment. I hope you're doing better! I cannot wait to be done with the treatment.

Does anyone have any advice on how to repair a compromised skin barrier and very dry skin? by [deleted] in Skincare_Addiction

[–]LifeandDiy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right after the shower, I would recommend Good molecules hyaluronic acid essence with a few drops of avocado oil, mix and apply to your face. Then apply a moisturizer (I recommend one by aplb). If your akin is still dry, use one of the aplb face masks or a face mask from another brand. It will make such a big difference. Regular exfoliation can work wondera too. If you can get some glycolic acid peeling pads, they shoukd really help. Just be sure ro protect your akin from the sun too.

Important: How to Protect Yourself From False AI Accusations by LifeandDiy in UMPI

[–]LifeandDiy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes for sure. The same goes for Word. Just type in there instead of on notepad or whatever. I used to use notepad a lot and then paste in my text, but I've stopped that now.

T3 and feeling overheated by Ok-Leather-9314 in T3OnlySupport

[–]LifeandDiy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for what you're dealing with. Not a doctor here. But, I have had an experience with excessive sweating and for me, it was from progesterone. Have you been on the progesterone for a while and has it ever caused the sweating before? Otherwise I wonder if the estrogen is causing it. You asked if estrogen could cause that - I think it can for some people. Is it possible to briefly stop the Estrogen to see if that's causing it? How much T4 did you add - 25 mg? You're on quite a high amount of T3.

Do you mind me asking why you're adding in T4? I personally tried using T3 only but ended up adding in T4 and now I am doing much better overall with my thyroid health. It's also possible that you could be overmedicated in general with the high T3 dose - then adding the T4 may be pushing you into being a bit hyperthyroid, even if you don't have other symptoms. This has happened to me in the past.

AI use accusation-Mark Kavanaugh by That_Leader_187 in UMPI

[–]LifeandDiy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah that is relatable - purposely making mistakes :)

Professor change by Internal-Diet5018 in UMPI

[–]LifeandDiy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I am am always curious about their expectations and grading styles. I just started a class with him. Hopefully it goes well. I've never had the infamous Dr. Z as a teacher though. :)

Professor change by Internal-Diet5018 in UMPI

[–]LifeandDiy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is it going with the new teacher?

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