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Have I infected my boyfriend? Circle of re-infection poss?

Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 10:21 pm
by jenny5
Hi all, I was given a positive diagnosis of h pylori on Monday of this week after a blood test. I was oddly relieved as I believe it could explain my years of IBS/heartburn/stomach problems and recent fatigue. I started a week long course of triple therapy:

Amoxicillin 1g
Clarithromycin 500mg
Omeprazole 50mg

All twice a day, started on Tuesday which I've been supplementing with pro-biotics, eating very well (lots of broccoli!) and herbal teas in the hopes of boosting my eradication chances.

Now my boyfriend is, and has admitted to been having some of the same symptoms in recent months that I've had on and off for years - heartburn, a weird feeling of hollowness in the stomach, indigestion and fatigue. We've been going out just over a year, in fact yesterday was our anniversary... so I guess I'm wondering, have I inadvertently given him an anniversary present of some gram negative stomach bacteria?

If it's possible - could he re-infect me if my triple therapy works? I'm concerned at the potential of a vicious circle here of us re-infecting each other.

He's got a phone appointment with his doctor on Tuesday of next week, so if they do test him he wouldn't start treatment for at least two weeks - long after my triple therapy had finished. Could I re-catch it from him if he has it, or will I be "immune" for some time? Was almost buying him mastic gum in Holland and Barratt the other day but at £20 a bottle with no certainties and our low-money status, I couldn't just yet. Should I?

What should we do? Could the vicious re-infection circle happen? Any help at all, especially from medical professionals/folk with their own experiences of this is very much appreciated.

Jennifer

Re: Have I infected my boyfriend? Circle of re-infection pos

Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 3:31 pm
by Helico_expert
It's not easy for adult to catch H. pylori. However, I believe it is possible for close couples or family members living under the same roof, sharing food, to reinfect each other.

Chances of catching H. pylori via kissing will be very low. Although oral route is the only possible way of H. pylori transmission, it's difficult for H. pylori to survive in the mouth.

Nevertheless, hygiene is the best way to prevent reinfection. avoid sharing food and drinks.

Re: Have I infected my boyfriend? Circle of re-infection pos

Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:49 pm
by owenscfbws
jenny5 wrote:Hi all, I was given a positive diagnosis of h pylori on Monday of this week after a blood test. I was oddly relieved as I believe it could explain my years of IBS/heartburn/stomach problems and recent fatigue. I started a week long course of triple therapy:

Amoxicillin 1g
Clarithromycin 500mg
Omeprazole 50mg

All twice a day, started on Tuesday which I've been supplementing with pro-biotics, eating very well (lots of broccoli!) and herbal teas in the hopes of boosting my eradication chances.

Now my boyfriend is, and has admitted to been having some of the same symptoms in recent months that I've had on and off for years - heartburn, a weird feeling of hollowness in the stomach, indigestion and fatigue. We've been going out just over a year, in fact yesterday was our anniversary... so I guess I'm wondering, have I inadvertently given him an anniversary present of some gram negative stomach bacteria?

If it's possible - could he re-infect me if my triple therapy works? I'm concerned at the potential of a vicious circle here of us re-infecting each other.

He's got a phone dbuying.com appointment with his doctor on Tuesday of next week, so if they do test him he wouldn't start treatment for at least two weeks - long after my triple therapy had finished. Could I re-catch it from him if he has it, or will I be "immune" for some time? Was almost buying him mastic gum in Holland and Barratt the other day but at £20 a bottle with no certainties and our low-money status, I couldn't just yet. Should I?

What should we do? Could the vicious re-infection circle happen? Any help at all, especially from medical professionals/folk with their own experiences of this is very much appreciated.

Jennifer
I meet the same problem with you :(

Re: Have I infected my boyfriend? Circle of re-infection pos

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:44 pm
by asalspammer
He's got a phone appointment with his doctor on Tuesday of next week, so if they do test him he wouldn't start treatment for at least two weeks - long after my triple therapy had finished. Could I re-catch it from him if he has it, or will I be "immune" for some time? Was almost buying him mastic gum in Holland and Barratt the other day but at £20 a bottle with no certainties and our low-money status, I couldn't just yet. Should I?

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Re: Have I infected my boyfriend? Circle of re-infection pos

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:42 am
by Helico_expert
The key is oral hygiene. If you both can maintained your basic oral hygiene, eg. brushing teeth every morning, I think that will greatly reduced the chance of reinfected among yourself.

if you read through the forum, you'll find most people comment that mastic gum not very useful.

is your boyfriend symptomatic? eg. reflux? if he has reflux, the chance of oral transmission increases. Nevertheless, there is no need to be too paranoid.

Have I infected my boyfriend Circle of re infection poss

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:20 am
by ronaldcreli
Way to put it out there Rob, Im still in the place where I would like to share what I have been through, but afraid to. Looks like you have a lot of support.

Re: Have I infected my boyfriend? Circle of re-infection poss?

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 12:56 pm
by pickles
Yes I would be worried about that as I got it from an ex boyfriend just from kissing. I can pinpoint the moment I realized I had whatever gross infection he had and I've had it ever since for 11 years. I just thought it was a sinus infection all this time, but H Pylori makes so much more sense with my other symptoms. If it can be spread through sharing food, then it certainly can be spread through kissing.

I plan to toss my toothbrush after my course of antibiotics and I am also treating my dog. I know there is mostly evidence that says dogs don't get infected from humans with this, but there is also research that says the opposite. My dog has a constant runny nose now and bad breath that smells similar. Yes, I kiss my dog lol. Not intentionally on the mouth, but she has often licked me and her tongue has accidentally gone in my mouth. (I have only had her a few years so the initial infection was not from my dog, but that would be a concern otherwise since dogs do lick God knows what...)

Re: Have I infected my boyfriend? Circle of re-infection pos

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:24 pm
by soniroy
Helico_expert wrote:
Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:42 am
The key is oral hygiene. If you both can maintained your basic oral hygiene, eg. brushing teeth every morning, I think that will greatly reduced the chance of reinfected among yourself.

if you read through the forum, you'll find most people comment that mastic gum not very useful.

is your boyfriend symptomatic? eg. reflux? if he has reflux, the chance of oral transmission increases. Nevertheless, there is no need to be too paranoid.
Great.Thanks for your valuable reply.well done. :)

Re: Have I infected my boyfriend? Circle of re-infection poss?

Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 2:38 am
by juankax
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Re: Have I infected my boyfriend? Circle of re-infection poss?

Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 9:02 am
by Helico_expert
Should get a test done.