Doctor's news

I made the appointment today to see my GP as he had sent me a letter asking me to come in to discuss the results of a blood test I had taken. Turns out I have Helicobacter Pylori infection, which is a bacterial infection of the stomach and duodenum. Good news is that it can be eradicated. After my endoscope next week, assuming the ulceration isn't too bad, I can begin a week's course of antibiotics and PPIs which will destroy the bacteria (fingers crossed) after which, the ulcer can be cleared up and the anti-inflammatories re-instated (with PPIs to safeguard against further ulceration) and close monitoring to make sure I don't get anymore intestinal bleeding. Woo Hoo. It's such a relief to know what is causing all this pain and discomfort and to know that an end is in sight. Finally, after all this time of waiting, I can do something to get better.

I reckon the most likely time when I got this infection is when I was in Nicaragua. I did get VERY very ill on that volcano! Wouldn't surprise me if that is where I got it. It's not contagious, either, so I don't have to worry about passing it on to Peter or Mrs B.

Yay!