Heartburn/acid reflux question inside, help needed. Many thanks.

[sezzy]

I had heartburn/acid before starting levo a couple of years ago, in the last two months ive increased levo and gone gluten free and have the worse heartburn since any ideas of cause and how to solve it , not the symptoms, ive tried apple cider vinegar and im taking gaviscon. I dont like taking medicine , so if any one could give me any ideas. Thanks.

[nobodysdriving]

you should find this info helpful:

drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Hypochl...

[sezzy in reply to nobodysdriving]

Thing is i havnt had it for ages just with increase in levo and going gluten free

[ianessex]

Tell me about it ! Had to go on the ppi,,.omeprazole. I got to the point I was getting food stuck in throat and most horrendous heart burn. Are your thyroid levels ok?

[shaws Administrator]

Have you had a recent thyroid gland blood test, if so, post your results (complete with ranges) on a new question for someone to comment on them.

You could be undermedicated.

These are two links which may be helpful. Because we are hypo, everything moves slowly through out digestive system and a lot complain of constipation etc. Many doctors think we have Acid Reflux when in fact it may low acid may be the cause. I have taken camomile tea which is calming. I don't buy ready made camomile tea but the herb itself, I bring some to the boil in a cup of water and drink.

articles.mercola.com/sites/...

stopthethyroidmadness.com/s...

[Marz]

NBD and Shaws have given good advice. Dr Myhill's site is like a medical encyclopaedia. Low stomach acid prevents the breaking down of proteins into smaller molecules so it can pass into the duodenum from the stomach. When they are not broken down reflux occurs as they are not digestible. I understand that Betaine/HCL tablets taken after eating protein bring great relief. You need stomach acid....

[ednamary]

I was on esamaprazole for quite a few years then found out it wasn't good when you are hypothyroid so took myself off it. had really bad acid reflux but found chewing a piece of stem ginger in syrup eased it.after a couple of weeks my stomach acid settled down its worth a try. Edna