Drinking baking soda in hypothyroidism

[Dils]

Is it safe to drinking baking in water in hypothyroidism for relieve gas and constipation??

[helvella Administrator]

One of the common features of hypothyroidism is low stomach acid. (Anywhere between slightly less than most of us to very close to none - it varies.)

Baking soda is alkaline. It will tend to reduce stomach acidity further.

Always sensible to take things well away (two hours or longer) from levothyroxine.

Otherwise, I am not aware of any specific issues.

[Dils in reply to helvella]

That y i posted to get the views.. Iam syfferung fron sever gas problem due to this alot of pains ib body so just brows tO get the solution i found this 1,

[thyroidquest]

Why don't you try supplementing with 400 mg magnesium powder? That's what a lot of us who have those symptoms do..and it does help. You can find it in health food shops. You drink it in solution one hour before bed. You take your thyroid meds when you wake. Best of luck!

[Dils in reply to thyroidquest]

Can u help me name of powder if.would.say magnesium suplement would say no... Plz help me

[Dils in reply to thyroidquest]

Can o use.instum sachet.i tried.to get.magnesium powder but it doesnt avalibl.

So plz sugest me the way.

[thyroidquest in reply to Dils]

I use a brand called Natural Calm. You can buy this supplement over the internet or just go into a health food shop or good chemists will probably also sell it. Good luck..

[Hidden]

Since Ive been taking a really good probiotic ( Solgar, one a day) all my bloating and gas has disappeared. I also bought milled seeds in Lidl ( £1.15 for a good sized bag) and put a scoop in a smoothie each day. My stomach & digestive system are better than they've been in years.

I don't eat gluten and eat minimal amount of gluten free bread and I've also cut out potatoes but don't know if this has helped until I reintroduce them and see if that causes a change.

[Dils in reply to Hidden]

Probiotic.and supplement are nt availbe here much so thats y i cant take it. And i cant live gluten freee.. Its very very very tough for me...

[Hidden]

Try fennel tea or peppermint tea. For bloating & gas. Yakult drinks are gluten free good probiotic.

[SilverAvocado in reply to Hidden]

I agree with Fennel tea, I've found it amazing to reduce heartburn anddgacid reflux.

[Msjoey in reply to Hidden]

How often do you drink the fennel & peppermint tea ...once or twice a day? & what time of day? Bloating has been such a problem (& worse since starting Levo in February) that I just can’t stand it anymore. Tnx so much for this tip!

[Dils in reply to Msjoey]

I used to drink green tea but it doeznt give much reluef.. I will try. I used to drink it sum1 told me its dangrous to drink fir long time so i gave up...

[SilverAvocado]

If you can drink bicarbonate of soda without doing a massive burp within two minutes then you probably have low stomach acid (the acid reacts with the baking soda like the child's science project of a paper mache volcano), so taking by reducing the ask if it's making the problem even worse.

Apple cider vinegar can help, take a spoon in a glass of water with meals. If that's not strong enough you can try Betaine HCL tablets.

If you can't get hold of digestive enzymes in your country try fermented foods, (unpasteurized) yoghurt, kefir, kombucha, miso, sauerkraut, kimchi, kvas, clabbered milk, etc. These can all help.

Also make sure your dose of thyroxine is correct, as digestive problems are a htypothyroid symptom.

[Dils in reply to SilverAvocado]

Acv was great but now cant drink causing nursing my baby... Bfr hypothyroid i used to drink it... I was great help and feeling smart..

[SilverAvocado in reply to Dils]

I had a quick search around about having ACV in breastfeeding. Sounds like the concern is with the active bacteria.

You could try a pasteurized kind (most vinegars you buy are pasteurized, if they aren't they will advertise it.

Or look into Betaine tablets instead. These work in a similar way to ACV, making the stomach acidic enough for digestion to work properly.

[Dils in reply to SilverAvocado]

What about husk is it good?

[Dils in reply to SilverAvocado]

And can u help me with flax seedz i wanna take it for weight loss i have learned flax seeds causes bloating..