I asked you if the symptoms of GERD started after you were treated for the bacterium, because Helicobacter pylori is associated with a lower severity of symptoms of GERD, as well as a lower incidence of Barrett's esophagus. Some studies have shown that patients who are treated for Helicobacter pylori can develop symptoms of GERD after the bacteria has been killed. If you have Helicobacter pylori and GERD, both disorders must be treated.
Endoscopy provides a sensitive, specific, and safe method for diagnosing peptic ulcers, allowing direct inspection and biopsy (the physician can see abnormalities, like inflammation or bleeding, through the endoscope that don't show up well on x rays. Also, can insert instruments into the scope to treat bleeding abnormalities or remove samples of tissue (biopsy) for further tests).
The results of the endoscopy with the symptoms you have will give your physician enough material for the final diagnosis.
Do you feel pain below your breastbone 2 or 3 hours after eating?
Do you get stomach pain that awake you during the night?