Here is a question we received about H.Pylori:
Hi there! This question is NOT for me but for a friend…She has H. Pylori and this is the 2nd time that she’s had it…She doesn’t want to take the reflux meds because, for some crazy reason, it makes her lose hair…She really wants to know how else she can get rid of it…Also,she is worried about the cost. I was tested for it myself, but never had it (I have digestion problems, but not h. pylori)..
Thanks in advance!
My reply:
H.Pylori is a bacteria that can cause acid reflux (not everyone with reflux has H.Pylori).It is imporant to treat H.Pylori because right now the reflux might just be annoying but later it can lead to more serious issues.She can treat H.Pylori without using typical reflux meds (like Prilosec, Nexium, Aciphex…)
It depends on how old she is but she should talk to her doctor about getting the following prescriptions…
1. Flalgyl (metronidazole) 250mg
2. Tetracycline 500mg
3. Pepto-Bismol Chewable
When you take them together four times a day for 14 days they can treat H.pylori. It is the medicine that is in Helidac but it will be cheaper if the doctor writes them seperately.
Hope this helps and saves you some money!