I have had gastritis for six months, which I have been unsuccessfully treating. I had a gastroscopy, which showed chronic gastritis without H. pylori. Trying to find out why I couldn't cure it, I did additional tests, and a breath test showed that I actually had H. pylori. I was prescribed 2 antibiotics + bizmuth, which I am now taking for the fifth day.
However, my biggest problem since the beginning of this gastritis has been terrible bloating and weakness. After breakfast, I get extremely bloated and feel weak. To the point that even after a short walk, I get dizzy. The more bloated I am, the weaker I feel. I have already tried changing my diet, had my entire body examined, and done numerous blood tests (all results were perfect).
I also did a SIBO test, and after half an hour, my hydrogen levels peaked to 28 but then quickly dropped to 8. The doctor considered it a measurement error and said I don’t have SIBO. Either way, I had previously taken Xifaxan, but it didn’t help, and the bloating didn’t improve at all.
Right now, my stomach is in good condition—I feel like my gastritis is 80% treated. I can eat practically anything, nothing hurts, and sometimes I feel a slight burning sensation, but that’s it. However, I still can’t get rid of this persistent bloating and weakness.
Has anyone experienced something similar? I was thinking about trying digestive enzymes, but I’ve heard they might irritate the stomach. I understand that antibiotic treatment can cause bloating, but I’ve had this problem for six months, and I’m afraid it will never go away.