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LOW STOMACH ACID/ ANXIETY/CAN'T DIGEST ANYTHING

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My digestive system hasn't been working properly for a few years now. I have been to the doctors over 15 times and have been referred to the local hospital which resulted in being told I have "IBS" and that it's mostly likely due to stress. Also, I was told it would most likely go away once the stress had passed but even when I don't feel stressed, the stomach problems are still here.

So, I decided to visit a nutritionist a few months ago, and was told I have LOW STOMACH ACID. I tried the Bicarbonate of soda test before visiting and didn't have any burping or heart burn AT ALL. I was given 3 acid tablets at the appointment, (which should result in lots of burps) but nothing happened at all therefore confirming I have no stomach acid.

Since the appointment, I have been taking betaine hydrochloride with pepsin, chlorella and IBS peppermint tablets, which don't seem to help. I was wondering if my sluggish digestion could be due to anxiety? As I have read plenty of articles on the body being stuck in fight or flight mode, which can result in slowed down digestion.

Any help would be really appreciated!!! I am at a loss !!!

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  • josh70503
    josh70503 c89749

    Posted

    hey burping is a symptoms of low acid. its confusing because the symptoms of low acid are similer to acid reflux so doctors just think you have acid reflux. look up high acid foods. anxiety can cause your digestive system alot of weird symptoms like IBS and acid reflux symptoms which i have had for years

    • c89749
      c89749 josh70503

      Posted

      Hey, thanks for responding! Could it be possible I have acid reflux instead of low stomach acid?

      I will try to start up apple cider vinegar again.

  • josh70503
    josh70503 c89749

    Posted

    also try apple cider it is very good at leveling your acid volumes

  • josh70503
    josh70503 c89749

    Posted

    it is hard to tell because you were tested postive for low acid it is very confusing because i also think i have low acid at times then sometimes i think i have high acid. but it just could be IBS caused by anxiety. have a look at low acid symptoms and ways to help with it on line. what are your symptoms?

  • josh70503
    josh70503 c89749

    Posted

    and if it is anxiety all the medications wont work only you yourself can fix it

  • josh70503
    josh70503 c89749

    Posted

    its funny because acid reflux is a symptom of low acid

  • josh70503
    josh70503 c89749

    Posted

    sorry for writing so much but stress / anxiety is one of the biggest cause of low stomach acid

    • c89749
      c89749 josh70503

      Posted

      I will try the apple cider vinegar and make another appointment with my GP. thank you for all your time and advice it has been so helpful!

  • arlenda13413
    arlenda13413 c89749

    Posted

    Ive had digestion issues for about 8 months and GI doctor also seems to think it js IBS. I am worried about stomach cancer.

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