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I seem to have a mild headache frequently after eating. I've noticed it after eating a few gluten free oatcakes and after eating an apple, for example.

I've read that headaches can be thyroid related, but I don't seem to have really bad ones, just mild ones. I imagine it's all part of some leaky-gut/thyroid/food sensitivity thing. But would like to know more if anyone knows of any resources on this.

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greygoose

Could be low stomach acid. Do you know if you have low stomach acid, and there for poor digestion?

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Gophe in reply to greygoose

Oh, interesting. I didn't realize there was a connection there. Yes, I've had reflux issues for several years, and it appears I have low stomach acid.

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greygoose in reply to Gophe

So, how are you dealing with your low stomach acid?

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Gophe in reply to greygoose

First off, I'm trying an increased b12 dose for a month to see if that helps (sounds like it worked for a couple of other people in this forum). If that doesn't work, I'm planning to take herbal bitters (dandelion root and gentian) to increase stomach acid (as well as marshmallow root to increase stomach mucus as a protective measure). I tried taking HCL a few years ago, and it made things worse.

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greygoose in reply to Gophe

Have you tried Apple Cider Vinager?

Do you take vit C?

Do you get enough salt in your diet?

Dandelion root and gentian might not be enough to raise stomach acid when you're hypo. But, I find ginger helps a lot. :)

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Gophe in reply to greygoose

I used to use a lot of ACV (stopped because of the reflux). I take 1000 vit C every day and get plenty of salt. I eat fresh ginger pretty much every day.

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greygoose in reply to Gophe

Are you saying that the ACV caused the reflux?

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Gophe in reply to greygoose

No. Just that I had to cut out a number of things to reduce the reflux, and that was one of them.

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greygoose in reply to Gophe

OK, but that sounds rather counter-productive, because the reflux was caused by the low stomach acid, and the AVC was increasing it.

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Gophe in reply to greygoose

I've been struggling to understand it, too. Why does my reflux get worse when I eat/drink acidic things if low stomach acid is the cause?

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greygoose in reply to Gophe

Perhaps you haven't managed to bring it up enough, yet. How much ACV were you taking?

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Gophe in reply to greygoose

Maybe. It was about 4 years ago that this started, and I don't remember exactly how much ACV I was taking when it began. But for a while I was having ACV in water every day or every other day -- maybe 1 or 2 tblsp. And I'd have it on salad.

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greygoose in reply to Gophe

Did you take it before every meal?

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Gophe in reply to greygoose

No. Good point.

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Gophe in reply to Gophe

greygoose I started experimenting with ACV today. Took 2 tsps in water before eating dinner, and it's given me a bit of a stomach ache and heartburn. Any thoughts?

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greygoose in reply to Gophe

Perhaps two tsps is too much. Try 1 tsp. Or maybe there wasn't enough water?

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Gophe in reply to greygoose

Okay, thanks, greygoose , I'm reducing to 1 tsp. What effect should I expect? Should I expect immediate reduction/cessation of reflux? Or should it take a few days/weeks before I notice a difference? I'm just wondering whether continued reflux means it's not working and I should stop, or if I should give it a while.

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greygoose in reply to Gophe

I'm afraid I can't answer that question, because I've never done it myself. Perhaps it would be a good idea to start a new thread, asking just that. :)

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Gophe in reply to greygoose

Good idea. Will do!

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