H.pylori, Positive Blood, Negative Biopsy

[foodiegurl]

Several months ago, I rested positive for h.pylori by bloodwork. I declined the antibiotics because I already have allergies to 3 types, and was scared of the treatment to take 2 different antibiotics 7 times a day for 2 weeks. I felt this would make me feel worse than ever, and if I had a reaction I would not of known which one it was to, and would now have 5 i would not be able to take....anyway....I decided to take licorice root and probiotics to help with any discomfort, and had read that licorice root could help eradicate h.pylori.

I had my endoscopy the other week, and today they told me, I tested negative for h.pylori. So, did I never have it, and test a false-positive, or is it like celiac and maybe they didn't biopsy a part effected by h.pylori, or did it just go away?

I know I did not have an ulcer, so that is good. And I am grateful right now I do not have to take the heavy duty antibiotics, but any ideas why it is negative now?

[YoloGx]

It is very likely that with your new diet you are much healthier than you were. H. Pylori isn't that uncommon but a healthier gut can resolve many issues. By the way--did you ever try using the licorice root?

Bea

[foodiegurl]

It is very likely that with your new diet you are much healthier than you were. H. Pylori isn't that uncommon but a healthier gut can resolve many issues. By the way--did you ever try using the licorice root?

Bea

Yes, as I mentioned above, I have been taking it regularly. In the beginning, I was taking 2-4 a day, not I take it as needed. It tastes horrible, but did make me feel better.

[YoloGx]

It probably helped--along with going of the gluten. It may be eventually you won't need to take the de-glycerized licorice at all--or very rarely. It does actually work.

Bea