Low stomach acid with hashimotos

[aptucxet]

I have underactive thyroid with hashimotos.........and experience a bloated stomach with gas. Just wondering if perhaps a supplement, such as Betaine HCL might be of help? Thanks for your thoughts......much appreciated.

[shaws Administrator]

I hope the following link is informative:-

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[aptucxet in reply to shaws]

Thank you very much....interesting article. My problem is I'm not sure if I'm low on acid........or if I produce too much. My symptoms are ....lots of stomach gas and burping..........and bloating. I'm 88 yrs old.......so I guess trial and error.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator in reply to aptucxet]

Low thyroid levels may also cause such symptoms, also intolerances to gluten and dairy. What were your most recent blood results with ranges?

[aptucxet in reply to Jaydee1507]

Thanks Jaydee......T3 and T4 are at the low end of the ranges and TSH is 1.25 ..........antibodies are high indicating hashimotos. I am on 50 Levos daily.......which I think needs to be increased.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator in reply to aptucxet]

Definitely need a 25mcg increase then retest after 6-8 weeks.

Also need bloods for ferritin, folate, B12 and D3.

[aptucxet in reply to Jaydee1507]

I agree, but haven't been able to convince my doctor for the increase......am seeing her in 4 weeks ........so hope I can convince her to increase my dosage to 75. My ferritin, folate B12 and D3 are all in good shape.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator in reply to aptucxet]

If she doesn't agree then try a different doctor in the same practice.

[Lottyplum]

I have the same! Low stomach acid with enough gas to float an airship! Take a digestive enzyme twice daily from ‘Just for Tummies’ and it does help. Also found going gluten free aided too but as I need plenty roughage can’t do gf week in week out as constipation is the result. I would def check out digestive enzymes.

[aptucxet in reply to Lottyplum]

Thank you Lottyplum.........I will definitely check that out. 😀