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Has anyone tried Betaine HCl for extreme bloating and reflux?

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dave84609
dave84609

hi everyone,

After suffering from an h pylori infection I have had extreme bloating and pain after every meal, as well as breathing problems when moving around, for the past year. I’ve had a gastroscopy since and I’m now clear of ulcers and gastritis.

The doctors keep trying to put me on PPIs (speculating that acid is causing the breathing problems - despite the fact I’m not getting heartburn or anything) despite me telling them it doesn’t help and, in fact, has been making the bloating worse. I went to a private nutrionist who speculated that my stomach has still not recovered from the infection and is not producing enough acid (which apparently can also cause reflux). He gave me some stomach mucosa supplement stuff to try for a while. I did. The pain has decreased but the breathing and bloating are the same.

As an experiment, I did the at home low acid test with baking soda. It seems to point to the nutritionist’s theory, which goes against what the doctors said. I’m trying some hcl supplements to see if it helps. I’m taking some now, but I’ve not seen any positive or negetative changes.

Does anyone have any experience using them. How long should it take to notice a difference? Any general advice?

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  • margaret22116
    margaret22116 dave84609

    Posted

    Sorry, I can't answer your question but interested in the breathing issue you describe. I have the same thing and have had hpylori twice. Always suffer with gastritis. The bloating is very familiar to me. I have an auto immune condition which causes these symptoms. If it doesn't improve you may want to get a different kind of specialist input into your situation. 

  • margaret22116
    margaret22116 dave84609

    Posted

    I would suggest an immunologist or rheumatologist though you might have a difficulty getting a referral with such vague symptoms. Ask for a check of blood tests esr crp and ana to see if it throws anything up. Do you have any other health issues? Any fatigue joint pain or headaches?
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