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In reply to the discussion: Stomach acid blockers promote liver disease, study finds [View all]LittleGirl
(8,261 posts)24. I have Hashimotos
And many of us suffer with lack of stomach acid. What we need is more stomach acid to break down food, not less which can cause liver damage. And these OTC drugs make our condition worse and can cause permanent damage.
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I was having trouble with acid and found myself resorting to Zantac more often then I liked
dflprincess
Oct 2017
#67
I haven't read much of the literature regarding the clinical efficacy of apple cider vinegar.
Aristus
Oct 2017
#130
Skip the ice cream or have it at least 4 hours before bed. How much ice cream? Level cup or pint?
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2017
#66
Good. Some of your habits are good. There's much variation among people. Sorry you have much reflux.
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2017
#72
What foods do you eat and drink in the four hours before you get it?
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2017
#59
Slouching is deadly. Compresses stomach and moves contents up the esophagus. That's REFLUX. . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2017
#70
yes... Im learning. Thanks for the feedback on the slouching. I'll work on that.
Ellipsis
Oct 2017
#74
Except everyone is different and what works for you and others does not mean it will work for
cstanleytech
Oct 2017
#107
Many over the counter drugs, when used too frequently, can cause liver damage. Even something...
George II
Oct 2017
#4
This is going to sound strange but I have found that eating acidic foods like pickles with a meal
appleannie1943
Oct 2017
#27
It is also a good source of calcium and is inexpensive so it is worth a try.
appleannie1943
Oct 2017
#35
That, in moderation, can sometimes help. The real key is balance. Not too much of any one thing
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2017
#61
Which is exactly how I have always eaten. About once a month I splurge and eat a goody but for
appleannie1943
Oct 2017
#109
Organic sauerkraut or any naturally fermented foods. Funny this comes up as we just
Purveyor
Oct 2017
#34
This is true. We have a jar in the frig for just that purpose but occasionally just have to
Purveyor
Oct 2017
#52
Esophageal/stomach cancer too. There is a reason the over the counter products of this
Purveyor
Oct 2017
#32
That situation is murky since many of the people GI docs direct to take these products
pnwmom
Oct 2017
#50
There's also a lot of stuff/research/books about the microbiome (what state your gut is in)
fierywoman
Oct 2017
#51
Massive North American amounts of meat generate huge quantities of stomach acid in response.
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2017
#63
My sister also had reflux for her whole life, and it stopped the very day...
Binkie The Clown
Oct 2017
#84
Anecdotal, but my spouse had terrible heartburn until they went low-salt.
Crash2Parties
Oct 2017
#58
For the ladies - The last several years I have switched to an open-in-front bra,
No Vested Interest
Oct 2017
#93
I didn't realize this- "10% of the general population takes them!" people need a healthy liver & th
Sunlei
Oct 2017
#100