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Posted 8/17/2012 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
Just wondering if anyone here has tried these and if they are worth trying? There seems to be a debate over whether GERD can sometimes be from too little stomach acid and I have never found relief from taking antacids or PPIs. I did however get some relief from the nissen fundoplication procedure... which leads me to believe my problems wouldn't be from too little acid. What are your thoughts? Any easy way to tell whether it's too little avid vs too much?
Posted 8/17/2012 10:23 PM (GMT 0)
I really wish someone could answer that question, too. Nothing but frustration. I had an osteopath who had me on Betaine HCL, years ago, but I didn't notice any difference. I don't understand why acidic foods would cause problems if too little stomach acid is the problem, as is often the case for people.

My chiropractor/nutritionist has me taking digestive enzymes with food, but I'm not sure if that makes any difference to the reflux.
Posted 8/20/2012 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
If it is a low-acid problem (how do you tell?), I would rather try apple cider vinegar than HCL! ACV is a milder acid than HCL.
Posted 8/20/2012 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
I tried it over the weekend and I could feel like I had a mild acid burning feeling in my throat so I don't think it will work for me.
Posted 8/21/2012 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
read my posts
I burned my stomach and esophagus very bad with the HCL supplement after taking it for two months, don't do it, unless you now you have lw stomach acid
Posted 8/21/2012 5:54 AM (GMT 0)
I have used it about 3 times. Mine contained pepsin. I didn't notice a difference, but then again, I didn't take it long enough. For some strange reason, the coating on the pill irritated my mouth.
Posted 8/21/2012 6:22 AM (GMT 0)

I have been trying to get off PPI's so I've been taking HCL thinking it would help.  I am starting to feel less burn,  but not sure if it's the HCL or the ACV that's helping.  I'll continue with both to see if I can stop the PPI's. I'm on day 4 of no PPI's after 15 years on them. smhair

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