H Pylori, IBS & Celiac Disease

I have been undergoing some tests to determine the cause for my digestive issues (extreme bloating, gases, severe constipation & general stomach discomfort).

I was unable to do a full colonoscopy due to the prep not fully working due to the severe constipation. The Endoscopy resulted in severe gastritis and irritation of the esophagus- among other things.

It also tested positive for the H Pylori Bacteria. I started antibiotic treatment today.

However; the doctor doesn't think the symptoms of constipation, and bloating relate to H Pylori. I can say that I have become very moody and somewhat depressed. I am easily irritated and lack concentration and frequently fatigued.

Reading your site now just added another question to this puzzle which is could I suffer from Gluten Sensitivity?

How can I find out if my problems relate to H Pylori, IBS or Gluten Sensitivity. I feel that my depression has to do with feeling sick and unable to find a cause.

Can H pylori infection be linked with Celiac Disease

by RMurray
(Charlotte NC)

My son was diagnosed with Shigella when he was just a baby, he developed severe diarrhea. He was given a stong antibiotic to clear up the infection. He did get better but has had stomach upsets for years ever since. He was also diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was just 6 years old.

Last year he was diagnosed with Celiac disease and now has to eat a gluten free diet. He has heart burn frequently, I'm just wondering if he could have the H pylori infection and if that could have possibly brought on these two Auto immune diseases that he has. I've just had him tested for the H pylori infection and will hopefully get the results in 5 days.

I'm just asking if you think it could be possible that if he does have the H Pylori infection and if we get it cleared up, could that help with his gluten allergy. I know it want be a cure all, just curious if it could possibly be causing the allergy to gluten. Any advice you could give or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Rhonda

Is it Celiac or H Pylori?

by Jackie
(Michigan)

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos Thyroiditis 20 years ago and have been on Synthroid since. I am a 51 year old female. Since the onset of the Hashimotos my life has been hell. I have aching, blurred vision, fatigue and a host of stomach problems. Bloating, gas, heartburn,and no appetite.

One doctor told me I had Celiac Disease and have been on the diet for 7 months. Some of the bloating has decreased but the loose stool off and on has remained. Antibody levels for Celiac Disease were low and considered normal before I started on a Gluten Intolerance Diet.

I have had a high WBC count for 20 years with no explanation from the medical doctors. I am allergic to casein, egg white, almonds and have also eliminated these from my diet. My last WBC was normal since the diet.

I still have heartburn off and on, nasal congestion in the morning and I am losing my teeth due to Periodontal Disease. I have had Periodontal surgery ect. The gums look great and no one knows why the teeth are mobile and I am losing them,.

My legs are very thin and my weight is 123. Before the diet I weighed 132. I am of medium frame and am 5 ft. 3 inches. I take no vitamins due to stomach upset when I have tried numerous ones in the past.

My Ferritin is 27 and was 47 before the diet. CBC considered normal, B12 normal. Thyroid levels normal.

Low Vitamin D in past now 57. I take digestive enzymes before meals and eat one yogurt a day with live cultures.

Normal Sed. rates,normal ANA. Strong family history of Autoimmune disease. Hysterectomy in 2005 ovaries remain and cervix. Yearly pap and pelvic normal. I don't drink any alcohol or drink milk or eat dairy except for the yogart. I am allergic to Pennicillin and Sulfa.

Could this possibly be the H Pylori Bacteria? What tests are needed to confirm it?


I appreciate any information that you can send me I am tired of feeling unwell and no answers.
Thank you for your time.


Sincerely,

Jackie

celiac or h pylori

If i was diagnosed with celiac but it did not show positive on the blood test i took and i am not feeling any better could it be possible i have H Pylori? I had a colonoscopy and endoscapy done and the main suggestion of celiac was my villi does H Pylori have the same affect?