H-pylori test and omeprazol?

[BlackJumpsuit]

Saw GP last week for extreme abdominal pain and she wants me to do the H pylori stool test.
She also wanted me to take Omeprazol for 7 days. Other measures were also discussed.

I realise after googling that you're not supposed to do the test for 2 weeks after taking Omeprazol. I'd already taken 2 tablets by then (Fri and Sat.

I will message my surgery tomorrow but does anyone know if you can have the test after only 2 pills or is it still a 2 week wait?

For long winded reasons including stool samples not being left in the surgery over the weekend and also constipation, I wasn't able to come up with the goods (so to speak) on Friday 🤦🏻‍♀️

She might have said not to take it till after the test but it didn't register if so, there was a lot being discussed.

I know this is Chat but it is Mumsnet after all, someone might know 😊

Little bump - I know this is a very specific thing I'm asking but you never know

I actually saw my GP on Friday for a meds check up. He said that they couldn't test for H Pylori for 2 weeks after I ceased taking omeprazole.
To not put too fine a point on it, If you've not yet opened your bowels since taking the 2 tabs, surely when you do the omeprazole will not be present in the stools???

Hmm that is a good point!

Thank you 😊

You should be two weeks free of PPI's, but if you are taking Omeprazole for excess acid/reflux there are other drugs they can put you on in the meantime that will not invalidate the H Pylori test.

Ranitidine worked well enough for me for a few weeks, but it stopped dealing with the symptoms rather quickly after the test was completed and I went back on to PPI's

@XDownwiththissortofthingX

Thank you. I will check with GP then, looks like I'm going to have to wait the 2 weeks after all 🤦🏻‍♀️

Def no ppi within 2 weeks of the test, in fact h pylori didn’t show in my stool, only on endoscopy!

@Boredofmyguts
Ok good to know!
How did you end up having an endoscopy?

@BlackJumpsuit - I’ve had reflux symptoms and other digestive issues. Had various tests!

I expect there are alternatives, but just to mention that Ranitidine isn’t currently available.

Thanks for that, didn't realise. I've taken it in the past but long time ago.

Sorry to hear that! I guess your username tells a story 😊