Helping woth acid reflux in hypothyroid.

[Dils]

Is gaviscon good for acid reflux?

I feel like sumthing is in my throat and chest pain..

Or zantanc or risek or instum sachet (doesnt work properly)

Or can i take dietry supplement metabolism booster for weight loss.?

[shaws Administrator]

Dils, one of the clinical symptoms of hypothyroidism is low acid due to everything in our system slowing down. Low and High Acid are very similar in symptoms and most doctors prescribe antacids.

Many on the forum have found providing acid helps with stomach issues and many take Betaine with Pepsin Tablets with meals, to help dissolve food. Others take Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with juice or water. This is a link which may be informative:-

scdlifestyle.com/2014/08/th...

[Dils in reply to shaws]

Is there any side effect of acv?

[Dils in reply to shaws]

I tried it finally.. Hope fot positive result

[humanbean in reply to Dils]

Start with a low dose - one teaspoon of ACV in a small glass of water and start sipping it through a straw about 10 minutes before eating a meal. When you finish your meal and the vinegar + water, rinse your mouth thoroughly with plain water to wash away the vinegar. Acids like vinegar soften tooth enamel. It does harden up after a while though. Don't clean your teeth for an hour after using the vinegar + water otherwise you could end up brushing away your tooth enamel.

If 1 teaspoon of ACV in water isn't sufficient then increase the dose to 2 teaspoons. Some people end up taking 1 - 2 tablespoons of ACV in water, but it is trial and error what works for you.

There is an alternative which can be taken in capsules and doesn't damage teeth... Betaine Hydrochloride + Pepsin. But you need to know how to use it - these links give good advice :

scdlifestyle.com/2012/03/ho...

scdlifestyle.com/2013/10/4-...

[Dils in reply to humanbean]

Thanku so much .

[janveron1 in reply to Dils]

I just take 2 tabs with lunch. Bye-bye acid!!

Not had anything since taking these. GREAT!!

[janveron1]

Was suffering badly from this for about a month very suddenly. Read the good advice on here. Bought Apple cider vinegar tablets ( Holland and Barret ) for speed. They work!!! I only take 1 or 2 with lunch and no more acid . Brilliant and quick. janveron1

[Dils in reply to janveron1]

With lunch after or bfr meal?