It was Campylobacter coli

NEVER STOP ASKING FOR CHECK-UPS. NEVER. GO TO A GASTROENTEROLOGIST.

I've been sick since November (F23)

It started with diarrhea, chills, vomiting, and nausea. Three days like that, and then it stopped.

I had blood tests—nothing. Just slightly high magnesium. After that, I had occasional episodes of bloating, nausea, mild stomach cramps, and some diarrhea.

Then in January, I had a bad relapse. My blood pressure dropped, I had persistent nausea and gas, and this went on for weeks. I had urine and stool tests—again, nothing.

The doctor diagnosed me with IBS, gave me probiotics and gas relief medication, but the symptoms didn’t stop.

Finally, I went to a gastroenterologist, who ran every possible test:

SIBO tests Parasite tests (including Giardia!) Lactose intolerance test Endoscopy

He found the problem in the endoscopy: Campylobacter coli and an ulcer.

The lactose intolerance test also came back positive.

Now, I can finally rest. This has broken my mental health too. I hope if someone is lurking on here can find some answers.

Also I want to add I live in South America.