HERE ARE THE BETAINE PILLS I RECOMMEND Amazon - US Betaine HCL - amzn.to/3HY52sr Amazon - CAD Betaine HCL - amzn.to/3SzjzBi I have tried them with and without Pepsin and don't notice any difference. The pills linked have the best value/reviews I could find. Baking Soda MIXTURE (for LPR): 250 ml (1 cup) of alkaline water 1/2 tbsp baking soda I hope this video gives you hope! REALLY be mindful of your lifestyle choices (do you drink a lot of bubbly water? Do you chew your food well? Are you sensitive to any foods you eat?) because it could very likely be something you aren't considering that's causing you pain. Some of my biggest contributing factors were: eating portions that were too large, not chewing well enough, eating too close to bed, and consuming too much liquid with a meal. Also if you found the video helped and would like to support me you can do that here: www.buymeacoffee.com/sahdlife I put a lot of time and effort into my channel and really appreciate the support👊If I've helped you out please help me out! Every dollar helps a small creator like me.
10:24 did you had low acid or high acid? 4:25 you said you never burp when you do those tests so I'm just going to assume that you have low acid. But you also mentioned that you think you got reflux from drinking too much alcohol, which makes me confused of why you got low stomach acid when you've drank too much alcohol before. Does alcohol lowers stomach acid?
@@Aki2024. Oh yeah, low acid for sure. I would consistently mess up my stomach... beer and and bubbly water has tons of carbonation right? And if I was drinking 4-8 drinks every night, imagine the amount of pressure that puts on your LES... not only that, think of how much that dilutes your stomach acid if you are constantly keeping it full of weaker liquid. Plus I would do that right until bed then lay down with a full stomach... ugh.
@@TheSAHDLife thank you for the quick response ☺️ i think I've been doing it wrong all these years. I've been taking antacid to get relief from my reflux and I'm not sure if i have low or high acid. Before I got reflux, I've been drinking too much soda like coca cola, coffee and probably from smoking too much 🚬. I'm going to try to make the spray relief you mentioned in your video and will do the burp test soon. Thank you 😊
@@Aki2024. It sounds like you are on the right path... it took me a long time to figure out what was going on with my body. When we age our body changes how it handles things... I used to be able to eat a huge meal then drink 4-5 beers after. Now, if I have a large meal then have a beer, I'm going to be full all night and might even have trouble digesting that night. Yeah the smoking will hurt too. You gotta cut that out. My wife and I quit years ago and life just improved so much. You actually become happier since you aren't constantly worrying about your next smoke. Check out Allen Carr's Stop Smoking book if you need help with that. Be patient and chew your food... You will heal!
I hear you. Doctors usually have the knowledge they just don't always have the time to get to the bottom of the actual issue. It's hard to share your life story with a Doc in 2 mins so most just throw random things at you until it eventually/hopefully goes away. Anyway! Sounds like you are on the right path towards healing! All the best in your journey 👊
I came here to say something about my recovery from GERD and LPR..I have been suffering for 6 years , couldn't sleep for nights and always felt uneasy in the stomach,hardly ate anything..The culprit is refined sugar...Throw it out of your pantry and see the difference..Donot eat anything with added sugar for 15 days ..and see difference.I have totally recovered...Hope this helps someone who is suffering.
That is awesome to hear! Good for you. An elimination diet so important. I've heard of similar successes by removing dairy or gluten. Thanks for sharing 👊
Ty for getting back to me, I'm walkling regularly , long baths help, but still stress trys to get to me, I'm dealing with heartburn right now, learning to eat slower, not to drink in-between, I really need to get my stomach back on track here. You were the first person who gave honest info, to try.ty
Just planting some seeds... I have read some success stories with keto/carnivore diet. I think you can heal without it (doing the betaine approach) but a lot of times we have sensitivities to gluten/dairy which can make it tougher/slower to heal. Sometimes the more hardcore elimination diets can really speed things along. Good for you though, it sounds like you are on the right path.
It's crazy that when I ask my gastrologist about acid reflux she told me it was 'controversial' when associating it with low acidity. Insane considering ive heard so many people who benefitted from adding acid to their stomachs before eating. I hate that doctors normally do nothing but ignore you or push pills without ever solving issues
Yeah I hear that. I mean to be fair it's a hard job... And there are so many factors that they can't control that could cause the problem.... Drinking, smoking, over eating etc. They don't know what people's lifestyles are. But I guess the point is they sort of should or at least ask a little more about that... And they don't. That's pretty much the first thing I usually ask people and I'm not a doctor. "What do you eat, how much, and when". I've had thousands of comments and I would argue most of the time people don't even realize that they have a sensitivity to a certain food.
You are literally an angel! This video has given me hope… I’m 26 Years old suffering from GERD and it’s been a night mare. It first started off with me getting panic attacks. I got diagnosed w/ a panic disorder which I knew something was off because I am a very social butterfly. & now I’m getting crazy symptoms like burping after every meal, I’m super gassy, I still get my panic attacks here and there, heart palpitations after I eat, etc you know name. I was a full time student and part time work and it’s caused me to miss out on both cause the symptoms get so bad. I was honestly giving up hope but after seeing this video it felt like a father figure telling me that everything is going to be ok 🥺 I appreciate you more than you know! I’ll give the baking soda test a shot tomorrow. Greetings from Palm Springs! 🫶🏼
Oh I'm so glad you found the video. You will be alright AND you will come through this with more knowledge about your body and your mind. It sucks to go through but nice to learn at a young age so you can manage your lifestyle properly for the rest of your life. Follow the steps in the video and let us know how it goes! 👊
Years ago my wife and I suffered from acid reflux. It was quite awful. Frequent belching and you can taste and feel the acid rising from stomach up to esophagus. Sometimes it was painful and we felt a lot of discomfort. We avoided certain foods and drinks which could trigger the reflux. All of that went away after we got rid of the problem. All we did was ate fruits such red apple delicious and Fuji apples for a few days and we are amazed acid reflux was gone. Thanks to a fellow church member who recommended the treatment. It worked and to this day we never had acid reflux again.
Can’t thank you enough for this video. Been battling GERD and LPR and lack of sleep and bouncing from doctor to doctor for years. I now believe low acid is the culprit. Thanks for spending time on this to help all of us out here suffering with this stuff. To our healing and health!
Aww thanks for you support! I really appreciate it. I'm happy to say that my gerd is gone and I feel fantastic. It sounds like you're on the right path and I can't wait to hear how things go for you soon 👊
Thank God I stumbled across your video five days ago! I have suffered from so-called GERDS for about 15 years. In the last year it has become so bad that I began consuming $50 worth of Gaviscon along with my PPI every month. My phlegmy cough and post nasal drip and laryngitis became so bad I was very depressed. I ordered the Betaine hydrochloride in a last act of desperation 4 days ago. I am on day 3 of taking one capsule with every meal and my life is transformed already. My cough has gone for the first time in nearly 2 years and my laryngitis is gone too. I tried every thing. My doctor was stumped. I cannot believe I was being treated completely wrong for so long. Thank you!!!!
What a great comment to read! This is why I made the video. I'm so glad it found it's way to you and gave you the help you needed. I too wish I learned this information earlier but better late than never on the path to healing right? You are so welcome. I am so happy to hear you are getting your life back. It will only get better and better!
@@hsiehhans3000 No, it is useless if you take while on PPI :( You have to ween off which is scary/tough to do... but I can say for me was totally worth it.
I've been dealing with the Silent Refulx for years now... Never knew it exsisted... I've had the Barium Drink, Upper Endiscopy as well. I've heard you have Refulx, possibly GERD, possibly a Hiatal Hernia... evernthing. I remember having the LPR symptoms about 8-10 years ago while remembering that I was going through a lot of personal issues. I stopped eating food for a while... eventually my personal issues got a lot better, then the symptosms went away. I have anxiety as well, so dealing with the tightness around my larynx was extremley bothersome! The last few months have been TERRIBLE for me. My stress has gone up about 300% and now the symptoms have came back, and of course the anxiety has bloomed as well! Thank you for this video and the LPR video you previously posted. They have put my mind at rest! You age a Gentleman and a Scholar! Cheers from Vermont!
Glad you found the video :) And it sounds like we have very similar issues. To be honest, for me, healing was a bit of a 1 - 2 punch... not only did I have to learn what was going on with my body, I have had to learn what's going on in my mind. And only when the mind was better did the body truly heal. I try and give people help with the physical stuff while eluding or suggesting the mental things. For me, when I was at my lowest, I found The Untethered Soul which was a book that sent me on a path of mindful awareness. I even made a video about it! Not sure if you have interest but I'll link it here for you: th-cam.com/video/V6BBArPhIuo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wunI3WprUKf26nKM It sounds like you know what you need to do and have some hope, so I'm happy and excited for you. Hang in there and be patient. Thanks for the great comment!
I kind of feel the same way. Especially throat tightness. Now I feel like mid throat is swollen and my mid neck looks thicker. I have gerd from long time. Slowly getting ibs symptoms. Not sure due to ppis or what . Planning to see ent and also going to start Betain hcl .
I had a Nissan fundoplication for a hiatal hernia done 13 years ago. Recently, I have been waking up every two hours with mucus in my throat and high blood pressure. I’ve been to several doctors and had many diagnostic tests. No diagnosis yet. I’ve heard of silent reflux and I think I may have that because it only happens at night. It’s not sleep apnea.
I stared taking lemon water with apple cider vinegar four days ago and feel so good, that I haven’t taken any anti acid pills. I do burp when I am bit hungry, still have to do baking soda test, but it appears I am low on stomach acid, reason being I feel so much better after suffering for years, with gerd, with no acid reflux , just pain in upper stomach. Unwell feeling which makes my legs go weak and heavy, only to get better when my stomach feels better. I can’t express more to thank and appreciate your videos to bring relief to me. You are truly a life saver from pain, and helpless situation suffering from gerd. Blessings to you.
Fantastic! When you get on the path to healing after having symptoms for SO long... it's exciting. I can tell you that I am basically FULLY healed and my zest for life has returned with full force. But when my gerd was bad... I was depressed, I felt like garbage and had no energy. It's tough. Keep at it! Identify your triggers and avoid them. Eat less. Chew more. Don't eat close to bed. And be patient. You will feel amazing very soon!
@@thatguy-nk5wu I mention it in the video. You take baking soda + water in the morning on an empty stomach to see if you burp. Depending how fast your burp gives you an idea of how much stomach acid you have. You can find more info in the video I link in the description.
Im so glad I found your channel and others similar only about a month into having throat irritation. Doctors have given me antibiotics, anti inflamarories, and told me to take anti acids without any changes. Took a burp test this morning and burped around the 5 minute mark. I’m now confident this is what is wrong. I was so nervous about not knowing what was wrong with me. The assurance and confidence that I finally found the issue is amazing. Thank you!
I'm glad you found the video! I'm happy to report that after YEARS of dealing with devastating symptoms, I have felt great a couple years now. It sounds like you are on the right path. Have hope!
Wow, thanks! I figured out today this is my issue. Dysphasia especially at night, waking up choking aspirating.. makes sense. I’ve been eating a chocolate dessert we love a lot right before bed, breaking all my own personal rules, been stressed with a new job etc, I’m grateful I found your video. I believe I start getting better now.
Oh I'm so glad you found the video! Yes it sounds like you are on the right path. I am happy to report that years later I am fully recovered and can eat whatever I want. I still have to be careful if I drink too often over a series of days and stuff myself at night... but chewing more, eating smaller portions, not eating close to bed, and reducing stress are key to living GERD free. Thanks for the comment!
Those of us who have meditated every day for 15 years, never drink alcohol, eat 100% organic and are watching our health deteriorate every day no matter what we do are sick of being told “manage your stress and watch your alcohol intake”.
I hear you. Hopefully the other tips in the video help you/others start putting their diet and lifestyle choices under the microscope to figure out what is going on because obviously what you are doing isn't working. For me, eating smaller portion sizes, chewing more, and not eating close to bed were a huge part of my healing, but it took me a long time to realize that. It's almost easier when doctors find something wrong because then there's a path to fixing it. I know the frustration when people just shrug their shoulders. The only way to fix it is to keep experimenting and learning until you find what works for you. Maybe you're allergic to onions... It could be many things. Just trying to help.
To get rid of hyper-acidity or acid reflux, you may try a natural remedy such as red apple delicious or Fuji apple fruits. Red apples are known to alkaline properties which can neutralize hyper-acidity and get rid of acid reflux. Eat those apples for a few days to ensure success of treatment.
Organic is a waste of money. There’s almost never any difference between organic and nonorganic. It’s a legal classification which allows companies to charge you more money for the same product.
Yes, Chewing your food properly is under rated.. i've always cross people saying about chewing your food, even doctors.. a simple thing but yet so significant, mainly for older people
I don't know why but I have this tendency to rush through everything I do... And that includes eating. I still have a problem with this! But yep you're right. Completely underrated!
Did the burp test yesterday and didn’t burp for over 5+ mins, and it was a tiny one. Got the Betaine HCL and started that yesterday afternoon. I’ve been sick with something unknown for a year and a half and was bed ridden for quite some time, and was having some other issues before that (not sure if it was connected to this.) Saw a 2nd ENT almost 2 weeks ago and he said I had vocal cord dysfunction due to LPR and put me on PPI’s. They made me feel worse, so I stopped on my own after only a week and was hopeless again and I didn’t know what to do. So grateful I found this video. Saw the same info from Dr. Berg about low acid. Hoping it doesn’t take more than a few days to start noticing a difference. I’ve missed a year and a half of my kids’ childhood. I have 4 kids and my two youngest now 6&8 don’t remember the “normal” me, they’ve only known sick mommy. I want my life back! Hopefully this helps 🤞🏼😢
Ugh, that's so frustrating. I totally get it. It seems to me like you ARE on the right path... I'm excited for you. I know what it's like to be without hope for so long. This should help! Remember to keep portion sizes reasonable and really chew your food! It's crazy when you chew and notice the saliva doin' it's thang! It helps with digestion SO much. Keep me posted with how you're doing in a few days!!
Getting off PPIs now that i learned about the bicarbonate + alkaline nose/mouth spray. Then im going to try the burp test. Thank you, this video and RefluxDocs is giving me hope after 3+ years of pain. Its amazing how well the spray seems to work already (day 3), but ill have to be patient before i celebrate.
Yes it is a slow path to recovery, but having hope behind it is just so crucial. I am feeling great nowadays after YEARS of symptoms too. Glad you found the video :)
Thanks for the comment :) Yes it takes awhile to fully recover but it's so awesome to get back to feeling good. I'm eating spicy food again too which I love. You got this!
A note on betaine. You need to be careful with it. As you increase the acid in your stomach, following digestion, your gallbladder sends bile into the small intestine to neutralize it. If you’re missing your gall bladder, then your liver sends the bile in albeit more slowly. It’s very important for the acid to get neutralized. Otherwise it will create an issue in your small intestine. Discomfort is a good sign you may have too much when taking betaine. Some people also take bile salts with this supplement to help neutralize it but they don’t take them together. They give betaine time to work increasing acid to digest food. Then after some time add in the bile salts to neutralize it.
Interesting. Have you had this issue? If so, can you explain in more detail best way to take betaine hcl with no gallbladder? And how to incorporate bile salt supplements..is that like ox bile??
Thanks! I like your personality and practical information. Although I have listened to many other experts with degrees, I found your approach to be more favorable. 😊
Hey thanks, I appreciate the comment! Sometimes it's nice to learn from people who have gone through what you are going through... I was frustrated for years so feel like my videos on the topic are relatable to a lot of others who have similar experiences. I hope you start feeling great soon... keep us posted!
You are my health idol , hero I don't know what to say!! You are the best, i have suffering from lpr and acid reflux over 15 years with a lot of the worst symptoms, i took betaine and i took my life back it feels like a miracle, i cannot describe the satisfaction i have, it is wonderful!! I have seen a lot of doctors and i made a lot of exams, not even one doctor told me that MAYBE i have low acid, its extremely disappointing how they instruct the people to take ppis and antiacid for every case without even checking the possibility of low acid ..... Thanks a million my friend, i don't have words
I am so happy to read your comment! Thanks for taking the time to let me know... and what an exciting feeling it is to get your life back right? The path to healing is a long one.... and you will have to be mindful of your triggers the rest of your life, but once you do, well, life just opens up again and we have a new appreciation for it. 👊 Have a great one brother!
@DimitriosTsamis did you had throat problems? i have gerd for 3y now since 7 days ago i hava throat pain sore hurts acid taste its crazy? is it common for ppl with gerd to expirience it?
I'm glad you found the video and have hope! I know how frustrating it is... and finding a solution that makes sense is just huge! You will heal but be patient, it won't happen right away. Keep us posted with how it goes.
Just want to say I’m so grateful you made an update video on this. Your earlier videos were wonderful and have really helped me. I’ve really been struggling with LPR and I’m a singer who loves coffee and is allergic to dairy. I’m cutting those things out as well as just ordered the Betaine through your link. Will update on how it goes!
So glad you found the videos! Sounds like you're on the right track to healing. It sucks having to cut out things like dairy or gluten but feeling good is Just the best. The constant fatigue that comes from suffering is brutal. Keep us posted 👊
This is the most practical guide for GERD I've seen so far. I've been taking Omeprazole, and it's been life-changing, but I really don't want to be on a PPI long-term.
Glad you found the video! Just FYI (in case you don't know) adding acid while you are on PPI's isn't effective. If you want to truly try this approach you will have to ween off the PPI's which isn't always fun. I added acid pretty quick after weening off and it worked for me. I don't want to say it will for sure work for you but it could and might keep you off PPI's for the rest of your life. Keep us posted with what you decide to do and how it goes!
@@TheSAHDLife Thank you! I just started weening myself off Omeprazole this week. I've been taking it for about 4 months. I was told to do it very slowly, so I probably won't be completely off until after the new year. I'll revisit some of your advice then.
The best video hands down I've watched so far on how to treat lpr. I had reflux since the covid pandemic and tried to treat it following doctors recommendations by using antacids and ppi's. My condition got worse and was wondering what the heck is going on!!! Apple cider vinegar helped me but not anymore. The problem recently appeared an I'm with sore throat, stuffy nose, throat clearing, etc etc. After watching your video, which for me is a medical masterpiece from someone who isn't a doctor but who offers the BEST advice based on his own experience, I've ordered yesterday my betaine capsules and I'm hoping they're gonna work 🤞. And after doing the burp test for 5 to 6 times yes I have hypochlorydria that's why antacids and ppi don't work. THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER❤❤❤
Glad you found the video my friend! The betaine should help but be mindful of what you are eating, how much you are chewing, and when you are eating. My symptoms flare up pretty bad if I eat too close to bedtime... Also gluten seems to affect me. If things are really bad for you I highly recommend writing a food journal of everything you eat and then when your symptoms flare up you can look back and see what maybe caused it.
I felt so sorry for you when you went over your symptoms. I have the exact same symptoms. Trouble swallowing, anxiety, gas, bloating, discomfort. I’m gonna try what you suggested.
Aw sorry to hear you're going through it too. It's frustrating. But the good news is it will be a thing of the past! Let me know how it goes :) I'm still feeling amazing.
What really helped me to get rid of the pain (idk if it was too much or too little acid) was just eliminating junk, fatty foods and alcohol, and also coffee from the diet. I only ate once a day, rice (brown or white, doesn't matter) veggies (I like the most peas and carrots), some chicken/turkey breast and skme fruits. I've had it bad when I started it, and mind you, I started this diet for weight loss, but it also helped tremendously with acid problems. In two weeks, it was gone 99%. I still felt it but waaaaaaay less. It was barely noticeable
You are right, lifestyle choices make HUGE impact and is a big part about healing in the long term. Glad you have improved and got back to living life! Symptoms are so frustrating :(
Thanks for these suggestions! The biggest thing that improved so much my gerd and lpr is doing breathing exercises to improve diaphragm and hiatal ernias. Mine is about 2cm and is pretty common in gerd sufferers. If you study the problem from the root, you understand how that these have a huge impact in your symptoms. There are many videos that explains how to do these exercises.. I highly recommend all of you give a try to these on a regular basis! For the ones that despite these and diet improvements are still in struggle, in Europe is now available a new surgery treatment named Refluxstop that it appears to be the only one surgical treatment that respects the natural anatomy and the results seems to be very good! It shoulds also be approved by FDA soon, becoming available in USA too. (Sorry for my english i'm an italian guy)
Thanks for the comment! You never know who you will reach with your message, so I appreciate you sharing. And that's amazing you have found relief through breathing exercises. If you have any videos in particular you found helpful please share.
@@TheSAHDLife Thanks, for these nice videos too. For the breathing exercises personally I started with a method name "Metodo Trabucco", there is a book that explains any of these exercises, but it's in italian. After a while I searched videos on TH-cam and I found many people that are explaining diaphragm breathing exercises. Now I'm focused on the exercises that are working better for me. The most important thing is doing the exercises in the most correct way possible, and if possible on a daily basis for 1/2 months (after that you can reduce the time to maintain the benefits, now I'm doing something like 3 times a week, 20 minutes per session). Someone could feel relief almost immediately, for others it can take weeks. You could start with this videos: th-cam.com/video/LJc59S2sVSM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=67k8IMd4pfwqd1rd th-cam.com/play/PLp2VGrLcKxSRsiLAoixjEwTgxZ_zKSnNy.html&si=G6bP7_JYtRZFTFYK But I recommend to explore different exercises and other channels to understand what works best to you. Relax and focus on your diaphragm and your body while you are doing these exercises. The secret here is to stretch, strengthen and train your diaphragm, but gradually and respecting the times of your body. I hope it will make the difference to you like it is making for me 🙏🏼 Any scientific lectures on support of doing these exercises to treat reflux: -www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212958822000349 -apm.amegroups.org/article/view/38240/29295 -pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33009052/#:~:text=Discussion%3A%20In%20patients%20with%20upright,DB%20as%20therapy%20for%20GERD.
I never did the surgery. Now I can manage and improve my symptoms with the exercises and eating fairly healthy (no diet). Before my reflux was incredibly worse in any periods. The diaphragm helps the sphincter to close, even if you have hiatal ernia like me.
That's great. I've found not eating for hours before bed has really helped.... which is tough because I used to ALWAYS eat right before bed thinking it helped me sleep. Ugh.
I sure hope this works. My throat is so sore. 7 days of pain swallowing. It’s definitely freaking me out. Thanks a ton for sharing your experience. I will report back with results.
It's frustrating man, I know. Really keep those portion sizes in check, chew your food, get some sleep, and keep that stress down if you can. If you add in some acid you should start feeling better in a few days. Keep us posted!
@@TheSAHDLife Just started the spray solution and popped an acid supplement. Also had a visit with my doctor this morning. Fortunately, he said PPI’s don’t seem to work. I didn’t want to take that bad stuff. Really hopeful I can get my sore throat to settle down. I have also ordered some alginate stuff that’s gotten good reviews. Is it ok to use the spray often during these first few days? I tend to want to attack things with gusto, ha.
@@topotone Yeah man I did too. I was using it morning, mid-day, and before bed as well as after eating. Do what feels right for you and keep us posted with how it goes 👊
@@topotone Hey man! How you feeling these days? Ive had a terrible sore throat since around 10th of march (I believe my UES got weakened after catching the flu which gave me a fever for 1 day) since then its been almost 2 months and every morning my throat hurts very much every time I swallow :( I went to the ER and he said I had Pharyngitis so got given Azithromycin (Antibiotics) for 3 days but clearly that didn’t help… that was a week ago and now I’ve reduced my dairy intake and cut out wheat and all acidic foods… still my throat is very red and inflamed.. The bicarb spray helps as well as alkaline water all day and some gum, I also sleep in an elevated position but its very sad. I hope to continue this diet for a month at least and see if my throat heals. That is really my only symptom..
That's awesome you found relief! I too am team salt. I personally haven't noticed gerd relief but I up mine for other reasons (restless legs at night!).
I never burp when I do the baking soda test. I only end up feeling like I might have to burp and then my stomach has a gnawing pain. It actually burns somewhat when I do the baking set of test even. But when I eat a pink lady Apple, which is tangy and more likely acidic, I burp. That leads me to believe that my stomach acid is low. I wish that I had 100% proof of how high or low it is. But my doctor has abandoned me and will not do any further test to help me figure out the problem. I’m glad I found this video. I am not finished with the video, but I can’t wait to see what you have to offer. Thank you so much!🤗
Glad you found it! Yes it is a very frustrating path... it took me years to figure it out and I had to do it on my own as well. It sounds like you're on the right track. I'm excited to hear how it works out for you. Keep me posted 👊
Thank you for this video. I've been curious for years if my constantly hoarse voice and heartburn was due to LOW acid, since none of the acid suppression treatments worked for me. Unfortunately I am on strong PPIs so I'll have to wean off before trying the baking soda test, but at least this video is a start.
Exactly, it's some hope when you've been hopeless for so long. Weaning off the ppis was tough and I kind of sped into the adding acid but luckily it worked out for me. Keep us posted on your journey!
If it works I will definitely come back to this video and express my gratitude. I have been let down so many times in the investigation of my chronic hoarseness. Hard to keep my head up. Used to be a singer. Regardless, I'm thankful there's people like you spreading helpful information.@@TheSAHDLife
Thank you so much, using the baking soda gargle has helped my throat pain go away . I have no other symptoms, but my throat was enough. The pain was horrid and kept me from talking. I felt hopeless, and now I have faith that even doctors couldn't provide . My pain has decreased lots, and I am making changes to what I eat ! Am grateful for you . Thank you so very much .
Aww yay! So glad you found the video and that I could help. I had years of frustration and I felt lonely because no one in my life could relate or understand. It's nice to be excited about life again. There's so much beauty and joy out there to be experienced!
Hi Zombie, this is so refreshing to hear. I only have throat issues. Is your problem resolved completely. Please come back with an update. I have started this spraying today.
I have throat pain too when swollow sore throat a bit lost voice acid taste inside my throat started few weeks ago, is ti common with ppl who have gerd?
Gerd is the worse! I had Gerd and that turned into Lpr after long term PPI use. Currently dropping videos on recovery. This problem needs to me more addressed and GI Drs need to be more educated on the solution.
Yeah man, it's just brutal!! Glad to see you contributing to the cause. I've been able to help a lot of people get on the right path and it's awesome. Hope you can reach a lot of people too.
You may try a natural remedy for GERD or acid reflux. Red apple fruits such as red apple delicious and Fuji apples are known to have alkaline properties and are proven effective in treating GERD or acid reflux. Eat those apples for a few days to ensure success of treatment.
@@TheSAHDLifereally! It's soooo sad that it has to be non doctors to promote actual healing solutions to common diseases like this. And that the standard of care actually makes most ppl sicker...ppis. God help those who are stuck following our western doctors.
@@randydueck6870 I know Doctors want to help but for this ailment in particular it really seems like there needs to be a new starting point to help patients. It's tricky because sometimes it's difficult to explain the symptoms properly. So they have to make decisions based on how well we communicate with them.
I started off with pitching up out of my sleep feeling like I couldn't bread like my throat was closing and most things I eat seem to irritate my throat can't drink cold stuff trouble swallow sometimes and taking ppi still burping I'm gonna try this thanks for the info
Ive suffered from halitosis for nearly my entire life and its really destroyed my ability to connect with people. I took the test and barely had any reaction to the baking soda. Im gonna try these pills and hope that by getting my stomach acids right it will allow me to have healthy oral hygiene. Thank you for sharing your story and helping others.
I'm glad you found the video! Keep us posted with how it goes. I know there's a lot of people that can relate to your story. It's hard to get to the bottom of it sometime but it sounds like you're on the right path.
Well there is no trick... you need to figure out why you got high acid in the first place and make lifestyle changes to fix that. Maybe too much food? Not enough chewing? Food sensitivities? There are so many reasons. It takes a lot of testing to figure it out and everyone is very different. I just try and give people tools and ideas for things to change and eventually one of them WILL work.
I love your sense of humor. Thank you for sharing such valuable information. Had same symptoms as you GERD/ acid reflux, burning tongue& mouth. after endoscopy they found a small hiatal hernia. I completely removed gluten, dairy, processed sugar. I try live healthy, I have 3 kids I managed stress, I still have LPR symptoms but rest my symptoms are gone. I am planning on doing a food sensitivity test to FIND the cause of my low acidity. I share this hopefully someone reads this and find hope. Our bodies are amazing and can heal with proper care. Meditation, journaling, exercise, clean food, practicing gratitude, spending more time outside, etc helps tremendously. Also there podcast, books, advocate ppl spreading great information about our guts. I am grateful today to find this video and meet this amazing person generously informing others.🙏
Thanks for the great comment my friend! It is really appreciated. It's a journey isn't it? It's nice to find relief after dealing with such brutal symptoms. Did you ever try taking Betaine or adding acid? That was a game-changer for me in addition to all of those other lifestyle changes you mentioned as well. Thanks again for the positive vibes 👊
Yes, I am starting taking Bataine w/pepsin with each meal. For how long you take it and how many capsules each time? Dr. Called said I don’t have hiatal hernia after all it’s Barrettes esofagus. I got scared but decided not taken PPIs and continue with my plan to correct my lower acidity. I got pressure in my chest and short breath at least once a day specially at nights, I started with intermittent eating so I stopped eating at 2 a3pm symptoms improved. Hope you are doing great!!🙏
@@navyblue311 hi, have you ever experienced burning sensation in your throat and also sore throat? i've been experiencing it for about 1 month and how did you know that you happen to have low acidity problem?
You Truly are a BLESSING 🙌 I'm on 3rd day with baking soda test. No burp yet. 2 more days and I will follow your low acid remedy. I have been dealing with two throat Dr's that say acid reflux. Took Nexium for almost a year. "NOTHING" so stopped it. I've never gone thru the pain you have in chest or throat. Just soreness @ times. Once in while feels like something is stuck in my throat. Been feel times I coughed up small piece of food. I've been scoped twice and told lots of mucus and dryness in nose. I tried your baking soda gargle and helps. Hoping to avoid esophageal cancer or bad erosion? Thanks again for being there & caring for us Bless you & Yours 🙏
I'm glad you found the video! And yeah I know how frustrating it is... I've been there! Sometimes unfortunately we just have to take matters into our own hands, and it sounds to me like you are on the right path. After years of suffering with this I have made a full recovery and I'm sure you will too. It will take some time, you will have to be patient. I'm not sure if you have still on the PPI's but you will have to ween off them which is never fun, but you can start adding acid in pretty quick and hopefully will feel the benefit of that asap! Keep me posted with you journey my friend. I'm excited for you!
Wow, thank you, someone understands how I feel, no one ever said try the baking soda. I've been battling this flairup recently, I'm gonna try your remedy, I have high hopes. Plus you also said the post nasal drip, that's me, constantly 😢. Ty again😊
Thank you very much for sharing your video. My GERD suddenly appeared when I went for a morning run and had to stop within 3 minutes due to burning sensation in the sternum. I took to running as a way to beat stress. On normal days I am able to run for much longer. My symptoms got worse where I feel the burning sensation on taking a few steps/climbing a short flight of stairs after dinner. I eat one meal a day, have 2 cups of coffee and water through the day, and dont consume sugar/alcohol. I am glad that I stumbled upon your video because, I was going the Zantac route, and did the burp test today AM. I was sure I would burp within a minute, but was surprised when I burped past minute 5. I am hoping getting onto the Betaine HCL will help and I can get back to running over the course of the next few weeks.
Glad you found the video! Yes I remember that same situation... 'exercise should help right?! No, it makes it worse!!! Ughhh.' It sounds like you are on the right path. Who knows why it happened... a food sensitivity... a stressful period... either way I have a feeling once you get that acid back to a healthy place you will feel great again. Let us know how it goes!
I can't believe everything you mentioned in your video, I have, my GI Doctor said I wasn't that bad. But stress is my biggest factor, sometimes it hard to manage, my dad passed kadt year, my mom this year and the family pet of 20 yrs had passed too, & its funny when stress is in your head but its your stomach that pays the price , I'm gonn do what you said to do, and I'll keep in touch. 😊
I really do think stress is a huge factor. It comes out in so many ways. I'm going down a mindfulness approach and listening to many people (Michael Singer, Rupert Spira) have been a huge part of my healing. I do think dialing in with the eating amounts and timing is huge as well as raising the acid levels in the beginning. Keep us posted with how it goes.
I have suffered from gerd for a few years and watched so many videos on the subject but found this one the most interesting, love your personality in explaining it all. I have tried eating smaller portions as too big a meal means the lower sphincter is not shutting and then heartburn is caused. I have been scared to use betaine supplements as scared of making it worse. The biggest problem I have been experiencing is a pain in my eosophagus like someone hit me with a brick accompanied by a lot of waterbrash to the point of coughing it all up. The general consensus is the body produces more saliva to protect the body from the acid so I am sure it is caused by acid reflux. It was interesting to hear someone else having chest pain.I am thinking of having an endoscopy to check it as when all this happens I cannot swallow without pain then the next few days I will be ok. The whole digestion thing is very complex and so important to resolve, doctors just keep prescribing ppi's the answer to everything. Great video.
Glad you found the video and I'm sorry to hear that you're still having issues. Did you do the burp test? I'd be curious to know what the results were.
@@TheSAHDLife thank you for your reply I did do a burp test about a year ago, I did not burp at all but had heard the test is not fully reliable so was not sure what to take from it. I may do it again and see what happens.
That's awesome! Thanks and welcome to the channel. I'm a bit all over the map with content but always circle back to making inspiring health videos so stay tuned for that in the new year! Cheers 👊
I am 76 with a big garden which provides most of my food. About 10 years I ate some bad food (tasted good) at a potluck which gave me violent belching for 2 days. After that the intensity abated, but the attacks of belching have persisted, erratically with no pattern, yet with no pain, discomfort, bad taste or odor. Since spring I have been getting my weight down by watching my carbs, having a tiny meal around 11 am (yogurt/blueberries/strawberries) and a big meal before 7 - salad, steamed veggies, tempeh, tofu, or cheese, what most people would consider an extremely heathy diet. Now I am at a healthy weight, but my BP went up. I've been on 25 mg of Losartan since Dec.5. Five days ago I had chest pain so bad my breathing was shallow. I am no wimp regarding pain, natural childbirth with no yelling or screaming, but this was knocking me out. Five hours in the ER determined it wasn't my heart. I started 20 mg of Omeprazole Friday. The chest pain is alleviated, but I am still belching. STILL BELCHING! The doctor I don't consult anymore said I was just swallowing air and dismissed the issue entirely. I always eat slowly, mindfully, small mouthfuls. I am baffled. Endoscopy Mar. 4.
Sounds like a frustrating path. Sorry to hear you've had to deal with all that pain. Hopefully you get some ideas from the video of maybe a different line of thinking.
It could be H. Pylori. Eating contaminated food can cause it. I was diagnosed with it and gastritis 2 years ago. The treatment was brutal. Antibiotics, PPI, and a bismuth subsalicylate for 7 weeks. My major symptom was constant belching. It resolved but I’m dealing with Gerd & LPR. I do not have a gallbladder. My GI NP would not listen to me when I told her the Prilosec wasn’t working. I continue to self diagnose & treat. I’ve had a big flare of LPR and searching for help-again.
My pleasure. I love to help others as I know how frustrating it is to deal with this on your own. Keep me posted with how it goes and let's get you fixed!!
Dude, I don't even know what I have (low or high acid level), but this guy made this video so amazing that makes me feel in hope about fixing my symptoms. It's kinda sad you can get a possible solution for your pain in minutes and yet spending so much time in doctors misdiagnosing you (not on purpose, of course, but it is true that they are overwhelmed often and don't spend proper time with patients). Thanks a lot for this video, will DEFINITELY give it a try. Subscribing in 3...2...1!
Glad to have you my friend! I'm happy you found the video. It's a nightmare dealing with ongoing gerd... I've been there. Hopefully you found hope and a game-plan on what to do moving forward. Either way, being mindful about your diet and lifestyle is the first step. There's a huge chance you are sensitive to something you're eating so consider everything you consume, follow the tips in the vid, and you'll be back to enjoying life in NO time!
@@TheSAHDLife Sadly, I don't have low acid. Took twice the baking soda test as you suggested and I burped in 1 minute both times. But the good thing is that another advice from you, the mindful eating one, I think is already helping me. I really wanted to have low acid instead because with your video I would have a plan, an amazing one, to heal from it. Keep making videos man, you are doing it great! Thanksssss.
I started with these symptoms about 7 years ago and it’s been horrible. I’ve paid thousands of dollars seeing medical doctors and they have never been able to diagnose me with this problem or prescribe something too treat the discomfort. I have stressed for years knowing that this will eventually cause cancer. Most nights I just lay in bed asking myself why did this happen to me. And today I found your video. After watching it, I immediately ran to the store, prepped my nasal solution, and sprayed it up my nose. I had not felt this good in years! This is a miracle. I thought I would never find relief. Thank you 🙏🏼 I will find a way to pay you for this.
Really helpful info, thank you! Also I was laughing so hard especially at your throat clearing imitation! Sounds just like me recently as I'm having these same symptoms. Working on fixing them now.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you found the video. Hopefully you got some ideas of things to try out in your life to get on the path to healing. I am better but not perfect... it's hard to avoid some of my favourite things but at least I know what I'm doing now. Will that red wine be worth a couple days of pain? Hehe.
As someone who's had Gerd like symptoms for over a year and a half now having countless unbearable nights like tonight this video was extremely helpful and provided me with some answers i've been searching for and haven't even gotten by doctors. I was told It could be high acid levels and have gotten the upper scope before but after trying the water and baking soda method I'm starting to realize I could be suffering from low acid levels.
It's a really frustrating path, especially when you follow all the advice for there and none of it works. I'm glad you found the video though and hopefully it gives you a new plan to try that gives you hope. Good luck and keep us posted!
this video is a godsend! there's times I'll go an hour straight with coughing dealing with all this crap 😭 I have a lot of those exact same symptoms and the pills they gave me from the doctors for Gerd have done nothing. Definitely gonna email my doctor and ask her to check me for this.
Glad you found the video! Ugh, dealing with symptoms is exhausting. It will be interesting to hear your Doctors take on this. Please share if you find it interesting or helpful to others if you remember 👊
I agree with the low acid issue. What I think most people are getting wrong is thinking adding acid will fix everything. It might help break food down and thus increase nutrient delivery, and it might help keep some bugs under control, but it's not really getting to the root cause. GERD is an autonomic system issue, there's a problem with your sympathetic and para-sympathetic nerve systems. The reason you have the issue is because you're low on thiamine. If you want to fix all the gut issues, but also the potential sleep apnea, high blood pressure, liver, pancreas and kidney issues, tingling in the feet and or hands, sciatica pain and on and on; You're going to want to look into thiamine deficiency symptoms and what causes thiamine deficiency.
@@TheSAHDLife I did every possible herb for two months shortly after getting back from Mexico in July 2023, but my guts got worse and worse after the initial relief. Eventually I had to see a Dr and they diagnosed me with gastritis due to H. Pylori, so this may be different from other people's journeys. The Doctor gave me antibiotics, anti-parasitics and an acid blocker (Pantaloc or Pantoprazole). This helped me after a few days, but once my prescription was finished the symptoms were back. I had already cut out all coffee, tea and cut out as much refined carbs as I could, but the bloating was unbearable. What I assumed was that I had methane dominant SIBO, as I was having trouble even passing gas and kept having the urge for a bowel movement with little to no success (lots of time just sitting on the toilet praying for gas or other relief). My Doctor ordered a stool and blood tests (Checking my C-reactive protein for potential long term inflammation markers), but the stool test I would need to wait 2 weeks as I was still taking Pantoprazole. The frustration was overwhelming, as my health has been one thing after another the last few years. I have had arthritis since my late 20's from years of repetitive movement working as a garbage man (Extremely physical work that had me stepping a few thousand times off and on a truck with lifting 30000kg-52000kg in a day). After the arthritis went away I woke up one day and couldn't turn over in bed, diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hip with 50% cartilage loss. I have gout, which progressively got worse, gained weight, have shoulder pain from years spent chucking garbage, trouble sleeping or staying asleep, was diagnosed with ADHD last year (also realized I am likely on the spectrum as well), was having lots of emotional dysregulation and spiraled. I've been looking at my health for years, using fasting to keep my A1c down, lower inflammation by allowing my body time to heal through autophagy; But this was difficult to navigate as gout is worsened by fasting. Basically I have been pretty miserable as I was trying to get my health back. When I heard about thiamine deficiency, things made perfect sense for me (That's why I think people need to look into this for themselves). Lots of people have been on the struggle bus like myself. We get to this point where we simply can't do the things to make us healthy because all these things begin to happen. I had already expected I was low in B vitamins as my energy was low the last few years and my iron showed up as ideal. All my blood work has been excellent, even my C-reactive was good despite incredible aching in my shoulders and hip. My A1c is really low, my blood pressure is normal despite being overweight, my colonoscopy showed nothing wrong; Yet I have felt like I am slowly dying. Vyvanse was the only thing that helped me find energy and mental balance, along with Ashwagandha (2 weeks on 2 weeks off). I've tried the antidepressants and antianxiety medications, the cycle of side effects while loading, giving them a couple months and then on to the next one. The problem was my guts started to lessen the effectiveness of medication, so I knew there was an issue with absorption. I've been taking a multivitamin, B100 complex, Omega 3, Vitamin D with Vitamin K, Magnesium Glycinate for help sleeping, Dandelion Root (Have been taking for a couple years as I suspected my gallbladder and pancreas were not dumping enough bile and enzymes), along with Kefir and probiotics (I've also used Kimchi and Sauerkraut before my guts would no longer tolerate things). The only thing I've changed was I added Benfotiamine (First day I took one in the morning (80mg) with 400mg of Magnesium, 5000iu Vitamin D with K (I believe it's 100-200mg of K, it's a combination gel cap), 2000mg of Vitamin C (Supposedly helps heal the gut through absorption in the intestines when the excess gets dumped out). I then took 2 Benfotiamine in the afternoon and then one more at night (Same protocol with all the other vitamins other than the D with K as I take it twice a day). Day 2 I increased the Benfotiamine to 3 pills 3 times. By the end of day 2 my guts were as good as after the medication I got from the Doctor (Forgot to mention that after the medication from the doctor and my symptoms returned I began taking Mastic Gum with Olive Leaf Extract for two weeks with a tiny amount of improvement, I stopped these along with Vyvanse and Pantoprazole since I started with the B vitamin supplementation). I've added B 12 to the mix, taking 4x1200mg once in the late morning (keeping the multivitamin and B100 with Omega 3 for when I eat). I've added whole milk to my diet (Helps with H. Pylori bug and has thiamine in it), sauerkraut I take a few times a day (Just a few forks of it), and I use Kefir for any milk when baking bread or buns. I'm now up to 5 Benfotiamine 3 times a day, with my guts able to tolerate any foods I want now. Since taking the supplementation I can feel the acid in my guts have started to increase (there's a sensation of high acid at the top of my stomach without the reflux). My bowels move food like they used to (I was always one of those people who went 20-30 minutes after eating like clockwork). My plan is to do a long fast next week, I haven't done one in a few years as my body felt like it was missing nutrients to be able to complete more than 36hrs. My energy levels have been quite similar to when I was taking my 70 mg of Vyvanse (I am a high metabolizer). My advice is to keep a diet rich with thiamine, and make sure to understand how to supplement magnesium with vitamin D as the more Vitamin D the more magnesium you need, and thus more calcium (Another reason I added milk back into my diet, after not drinking it for years). Also make sure to eat bananas and or add smoothies that have lots of potassium as there are implications when using calcium and magnesium as a supplement (This is why I think most people should talk to their doctor to get the okay). I explained to my doctor what I suspected and offered him some information, www.amazon.ca/Thiamine-Deficiency-Disease-Dysautonomia-Malnutrition/dp/0128103876/ref=asc_df_0128103876/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706765633093&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15460056222781841676&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001412&hvtargid=pla-417622035103&psc=1&mcid=395b43f387f0382cac99cc3a65a89175&gad_source=1&dplnkId=42541878-dc46-4adf-bd97-f5ad8752bd2c Anyways, hope your health is great and the people who come to you for advice get a chance to try thiamine to see whether it might help them get back their health. Cheers!
@@TheSAHDLife I posted a long response but it disappeared. Here is another. Not to be a broken record, but please do yourself a favor and look up thiamine deficiency symptoms. As a former garbage man, and someone who played sports all my life, including training with free weights; I began losing muscle mass in my late thirties. Eventually I found out that I also have osteoarthritis in my hip (50% loss of cartilage as of 6 years ago). If you're losing muscle mass, you're likely deficient in at least a few minerals. Over the years I simply started adding supplements to attempt to correct the perceived deficiencies. Not only has my body become weaker, now 50, but my emotional balance was gone as well. I watched my dad lose all his muscle mass before passing away from colon cancer. He was a heavy alcoholic for a large portion of my life, but that just adds to the evidence for a thiamine deficiency. There were some obvious signs of ADHD and Autism in my family, which depletes thiamine by the high resource needs to keep a hyper-stimulated nervous system running. Alcohol and coffee also deplete thiamine, the two things that my dad lived off. Although I have never been a drinker, I was an incredibly fit person who had a job that required about 2000-5000 steps up and down off of a truck (approximately 18 inches high), as well as physically lifting between 30000 and 50000kgs of weight in a day. High exercise will also deplete thiamine as thiamine is required to convert carbs and glycogen to ATP in the cells. I thought I ate healthier than most people, but the last few years have definitely been way too many carbs and processed foods. My advice is to look into whether a thiamine deficiency makes sense in your situation (PM me if you want some resources). Don't be tricked into thinking it's an easy "fix", but if you are low in thiamine and that is the source of your issues, you'll at least be in a position to regain your health and add some extra healthy years to your life.
@@Nuggetsoffudge That's great, thanks for the comment. I'll spend some time really thinking about it. Summers are tough and my diet/lifestyle is less than ideal than I'd like especially for maximum productivity and longevity. It's funny how you put those things off until later then later never comes. I appreciate your time 👊
@@TheSAHDLife I have noticed a huge increase in energy with the addition of Benfotiamine and B12. There is a nerve Dr. who recommended 5000mg of B12 if you suffer from low energy in the afternoon or after eating, so I take 4×1200mg most days and it works as well as my prescription of 70mg for Vyvanse (Stopped taking it a few weeks ago). The other recommendation I have is to take N-acetylcistine (NAC) with Glycine if you want to add some possible longevity to your plan. It assists the cells in making glutathione, so it will only increase the effectiveness of thiamine.
I must have watched at least a hundred videos on GERD, and yours is the best and most complete one of all. All this time I have been taking a lot of enzymes for my acid reflux symptoms, but after just taking your little "burp" test, I immediately burped, which means I may have TOO MUCH acid, right?? Anyway, I'm going to start utilizing all of her suggestions, today. THANK YOU for all your help and support with this all too common problem.
I'm glad you found the video! And thanks for the comment. I know... it's such a frustrating thing to deal with. It took me years to figure out. But it sounds like you are on the right path, and yes... it could mean you have too much acid. I would really put your lifestyle and diet under the microscope to see if you can identify what is going on. For some people it's as simple as eating smaller portions, chewing more, and not eating hours before bed. Some people figure out gluten or dairy gave them ALL the symptoms. Good luck on your journey and keep us posted with how it goes! 👊
@@TheSAHDLife I had to laugh when I watched your video because I realized that I have been doing virtually EVERYTHING WRONG to arrive where I am now. I eat like the house is on fire, I enjoy spicy food, I drink citrus-y juices, I love coffee, in fact, I LOVE EVERYTHING THAT IS BAD FOR ME!!! But I don't want to have acid reflux all my life, so I'm going to actually follow your suggestions. Thanks again, my friend.
Heck yeah! Amazing. I'm happy to say that years later I feel fantastic! I suffered for many years and never thought it would go away. Glad you found the video 👊
so glad I found this video, thank you. However one thing to consider is that many of us are already taking PPI's that were prescribed, so we will have to wean ourselves from PPI's and deal with the acid-rebound, before we can even attempt the acid or no acid test you mention... while taking PPIs your test will yield "low acid"...
Glad you found the video. Yes, coming off PPI's is one of the hardest/scariest parts of the process. I had to do it too. I don't want to tell people they need to but realizing that it's part of the problem is part of the process. I added acid in quite fast after coming off and thank goodness it worked for me. It's a case by case thing so I try and share enough about my story to help people decide if this is worth trying for them... because if it DOESN'T work, that's a week of pain and suffering and I get it, no one wants that. Good luck whatever you decide to do!
Definitely going to try your tips. I'm a 72 yr. old widow, who has always looked forward to retirement and traveling, but now with the pain of these stomach issues, it feels like life is over. I definitely hope your tips work for me, because I want to travel. Self esteem has gone down because I've gained weight due to feeling the need to eat often because of the pain in my stomach. I'm looking forward to taking your suggestions to see if I can get my life back. Thank you so much.
I can relate. I had to go on a RESET type detox diet to have a base to begin with. Your life is far from over. This channel is fantastic! Another channel I have found very helpful is Dr. Jamie Koufman who is a 76 year old retired ENT who is carrying another message of hope much like this SAHD is also doing. Permanent reservations in heaven for people like this who have challenged today’s medicine and sought out solutions that worked for them AND can work for us ! We are truly,y are best advocate ❣️
Hi Diane, Glad you found the video. I hope the video helped you find hope and gave you ideas for things to try. Keep us posted with how it goes on your journey. It does sound like you will benefit greatly from adding acid based on what you've said in your comments just make sure to listen to your body... adding Betaine is pretty safe but your stomach will let you know if it's not happy and you can neutralize it with baking soda in the unlikely event it doesn't help and makes things worse.
Almost recovered from LPR with only the lump-like Feeling (Globus Sensation) and phlegm in my throat left. Saw your Silent Reflux Treatment video a couple weeks ago and the baking soda and alkaline water method did provide relief for me, but not a cure all alone. Just a sign of what food to avoid for me. In conjunction, I was doing and not doing as you stated in this video to assist with the healing process, but mainly had to change my diet by avoiding trigger foods that would cause my throat to burn and flare up such as Spicy, Caffeine, Vinegar, and Alcohol (all Acidic). I'm hoping to be completely healed soon. Problem is when i think I've gotten better i try one of the trigger foods and then set back for another 2-3 days due to inflammation/flare up again. So def. need to be disciplined a little longer!
Man, good for you. So many people just suffer and resign to a life of symptoms... maybe do a little bit to ease the pain, but it takes a lot of patience and discipline to actually heal... so nice job. I know... it's frustrating. Alcohol is a big one for me. I feel so good when I'm not drinking but then when I start feeling good again I want to drink. It's a vicious cycle, and with the drinking comes eating crap and wolfing it down. The opposite of what I talk about it!
Hi the lump in your throat does it come and go. Have a few days with no lump then its back for loads of day. It feels like glands are swollen.vthen I have spasm feels like my throat is closing up. I have had it for three weeks now. I have been looking for someone who has got the same symptoms. They want to put a camera down my throat don't think that's happening. Do it give you a really sore throat. After doing the baking soda how long does it take for the sore throat to go. It's so sore. Thank you any information would be great thank you.
@@lisajerram2103 in most cases it's tied to GERD or Silent reflux. In this video I outline a series of tests you can do so make sure you do them so you can get on your path to healing.
@lisajerram2103 it could be something else like allergies as it was for me. I had post nasal drip from a viral sinus infection as well creating phlegm in the back of my throat. I had to use neilmed sinus rinse for nose, gargle by mouth, and a pillow wedge at night before bed. That helped immensely with my lump sensation as well as not eating trigger foods or late at night. Took about 4 days to treat/heal.
Each case could be different. My wife and I suffered from acid reflux years ago caused by drinking too much coffee, fruit drinks in bottles such as orange, grapes, and eating spicy foods. We tried different medications but they only provided temporary relief. A fellow church member suggested that we try eating red apples to get rid of the problem. Red apple delicious and Fuji apple fruits are the ones we picked. After a few days eating those red apples, we were amazed, acid reflux was gone. To this day no more acid reflux.
Thanks. In addition to all of this, i had to raise my bed with 4 inch blocks under the legs below my head in order to keep the acid down in the stomach. Raising the pillow alone did not work, i had to give my whole body a gentle but strait slope downward while i sleep, avoiding neck and back pain. I avoid turning on my right shoulder, but sleeping on left shoulder and on my back is ok. I carry my blocks wherever i go so i always select small twin beds as it makes it easier to manage. Eating a Mediterranean diet helped a lot by avoiding some crisis with specific food i had problems with, such as heavy meat and sauces. Good luck everyone.
This is a great point! I used to always raise the head of my bed too. I found relief in the early days with this. My goal for 2024 is to eat smaller portion sizes. I am too often guilty of making my plates just a LITTLE too big.... then it's hard to digest the rest of the night.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience, extremely useful information. Much better than I've got from treating by 3 gastroenterologist. For some reasons, which I don't understand, even famous Stanford hospital in California doesn't have test to diagnose low stomach acid. All doctors, with out testing, just prescribe PPI (omeprazole) and that's it, just take them forever. What is that? Conspiracy? Thanks again, it should help a lot's of people.
Glad you found the video. Thanks for the comment! I think doctors want to help they're just very busy... And when you have tons of patients with the same symptoms, they have to all kind of try the first step and rule that out... Maybe doctors will get there it just takes working with the patient before they arrive at the conclusion? But like you said it's a bummer because there's other easier things they could try first before just throwing ppis at people.
I agree with you that doctors busy and have too many patients, but prescribing people with low stomach acidity PPI, which makes this acidity even less...??? No tests to figure it out level of stomach acidity, in the other wards just hurting people! That's just really puzzle me.@@TheSAHDLife
I would like to thank you for suggesting us for gargling warm water with baking soda to ease the pain, I'm been researching a lot of ways to ease my soar throat. I am diagnosed with gerd then it became silent reflux and im only 23. The doctor only gave me some PPI , period. I have no ways of removing the stomach acid burning my throat. I tried gargling baking soda with warm Water every morning and before bed and im shocked that it helped me to eat more. With exercise i can feel my body recovering again.
Glad you found the video. Are you still on PPI's right now? In the meantime while you're waiting for your body to start healing you should really take some time and figure out what happened in the first place... Are your portion sizes too big? Are you chewing your food enough? Are you sensitive to some of the foods you're eating? It sounds like you're on the road to recovery but you just have to make sure that it doesn't keep happening.
@TheSAHDLife yeah at the first two weeks, Im already full with just 2 spoons of Food , and it takes 3-4 hrs to digest because of Gerd, Now with help of excercise and Rest im able to eat on right portions "light meal" . Grilled fish, Boiled Potatoes, Soda crackers , Whole grain breads, Banana , and Probiotic drink (available at some local stores) helped me to deal with Gerd and LPR..And Yes Im still on PPI ill try to taper my medications soon once i feel better. Im still not sure if LES does recover or not because there are some studies who claim yes and others say no
HI! Thank you so much! I have BAD painful reflux that sometimes last for 4 hours with bad chest pain, and I have anxiety also, so this is SO helpful! I was told to go on PPI's, but I won't do it! This is great!
Hi! Glad you found the video :) Sounds like you are on the right path. Really be mindful of the things you are doing and eating on a daily basis so you can start figuring out what is causing the issue in the first place. Sometimes doing an elimination diet can help you realize you are sensitive to a certain food you perhaps didn't expect. Also as mentioned, for me, too much food, not chewing enough, and eating too close to bed were things that caused me big issues. And stress :) Stress was a big one too. Keep us posted with how it goes!! You got this 👊
Man I'm suffering from GERM for 3 years. I"M REALLY TIRED and in pain every damn NIGHT. So I just started to watch you video, I drinked water with soda with NO burping at all. So let's see what will you recommend next, i'm gonna try in!
I thought I responded to this comment but TH-cam isn't showing that I did! I'm really glad you found the video and look forward to hearing from you soon. Sorry if this is the same message I already sent lol.
I burped a tiny burp straight after so I am assuming I have too much acid. I will do the test again in the morning to see if its the same. Many years ago I had H Pylori and I believe that is what triggered my reflux, after years of suffering I decided to do keto for weight loss and I was pleasantly surprised that my acid reflux started to ease off and eventually no more attacks, I continued on keto for 3 years, over the last 3 months I started eating and drinking things that I hadn’t had while on keto, that was a big mistake because my reflux has flared up again. Several foods trigger attacks, chocolate, coffee and sugar are the culprits this time around, other foods that I have avoided and I know are bad for me and I will never have again are breads, pasta’s, tomatoes and sparkly wine ( all things I love) It is worth having a food diary to see what the triggers are.
This is good but hard to swallow advice for most people, and you are right. I think most cases can be cured through a change to diet and lifestyle. Asking people to at least temporarily give up pasta and bread is surprisingly hard and only seems to be a last resort for most.
Honestly once I got on the Betaine I didn't really need to eat any special diets! With that being said I am experimenting with food right now so if I find out anything interesting during my experiments I will for sure make videos on it! I just don't want to promise anything :)
Thanks. It's a frustrating path... but once you figure out what's been going on and start to find relief, it gets exciting again. Hope you're on the right path now too.
What you've described is exactly what happened, happening to me to think I worked in a medical clinic for 13 years! Basically, it's due to stress. In addition to what you've described, I found out that I need Vitamin B1 for the stress.
Interesting! I haven't tried Vitamin B1. Do you get anyone in particular or just any trusted brand? And do you just take the suggested amount on the side?
I'm glad you found the video and I really hope it helps you on your journey. I know how frustrating gerd symptoms are, so hopefully you are on the right path to healing! Keep us posted with how it goes!
Your video is a great help especially for me who have been wandering for years in a desert of unanswerable questions. Moving a bit after eating has helped me, too. It sure is very effective!!!
I too feel better when I go for walks or cycle after eating (not running though- that makes me feel worse). My GERD symptoms are the worst for me when I sit for long periods of time like when I am at work.
Thankyou for sharing i suffer gerd for 2 years and i learn a lot from your video Slowly im feeling better now,for changing my diet and life style Thanks
I'm glad you found the video! Thanks for the comment. It feels nice to finally have some hope doesn't it? I know I was really excited to apply these things after YEARS of suffering. It's a slow journey to fixing up the diet/lifestyle like you said but it's worth it.
Acid was rising up and burning my throat, I had a lump every time I swallowed. I was related to stress. My doc eventually put my on anti-depressants as this lowers the inflammation. I was sad about the situation but I wasn't depressed. It solved the issue. I also made a plan to get out of the situation. I often think that people on ibs, gut health forums over look stress as a cause as they chase after, h-pylori, parasite, gluten/dairy intolerant diagnosis.
I agree. I think it's a huge issue a lot of people don't know how to deal with. It's easier to just take medication than learn how to deal with stress.
I am old !( 78)... I think mine is Laryngeal hypersensitivity. Big problem is exhausting chronic productive cough. I do have some long term respiratory problem and doc suggested ct scan. Not keen. I still feel it is not the lungs. Cleaning teeth even with just water, bending over to pick up pet dishes, etc. Swallowing too. Make me cough. ACV is helping a bit but going to try the Betaine and baking soda. Thank you.
How long have you had issues with this? And do you have any thoughts on why you developed this in the first place? I'm always curious... diet or lifestyle choices? Maybe allergies? Stress? Please keep us posted on your results with the Betaine. Good luck!
Sorry did not see your reply before. Brief resume. Lost my Mum at 11, lived in cold non heated houses in England. Age about 35 after bad flu ( no TV then to push these things ). I had scar tissue and bronchiectasis plus developed fibromyalgia. Coughed ever since. Still think lungs involved but LPR seems far more relevant. Listening to people like you explains a lot. Doctors useless! I am an anxious not very happy person😮. Maybe this contributes? I am obsessed with the Vagus nerve( think I am a bit autistic and research until I drop). 😂 sure it is important. Going to try the B.Soda. been taking acv which helps a bit. Sorry hope you can sort of understand. Thank you.
Ps. Not tried betaine yet either. Fibro very exhausting as is the coughing so not motivated. My 5 cats and 2 dogs take my energy. Also had Fuchs dystrophy ( needed corneal transplants). This is hereditary so I do wonder what else we can inherit? Nervous system rules such a lot. Can things like LPR be in our genes??
It's a good question. I know you mentioned being an anxious person in your other comment... have you ever worked on that at all? I've found some really awesome teachings lately that just make me so much happier... I think EVERYONE should listen/learn. Just curious. I don't want to sound preachy... but it's been a huge help for me on my path to healing. @@cynthiastogden7000
The best advice! These are all the things I have figured out but by bit and it really makes a difference. I didn’t know about the baking soda test, great idea!
It's such a relief finally figuring this stuff out isn't it? Sounds like you have been on the path to healing also. I'm so glad to be hear! Thanks for the comment!
Glad i ran into this video. Since January i’ve been dealing with Gerd/ Silent Reflux and had no idea what was the issues. Went to emergency room three times and got treated but given medication with no specific treatment plan or diagnosis. Im glad I didn’t take the medication and began my own research and plan. I will see a gastroenterologist to confirm my own findings and confirmation on a treatment plan. Im big on being my own advocate for my health as should everyone. Definitely stress, Energy drinks and big meals led me here. Not sure still if it’s high or low but will be doing the test to be sure. Great content! Hopefully your video reaches out more people
Thanks for the great comment! Sorry to hear you are dealing with these issues but it sounds to me like you're on the right path. Keep us posted with how things go for you. Hopefully there was a information in the vid to get you excited about a game plan or plan of action on what to do moving forward.
@@20lounge Phlegm in throat, running nose, indigestion, wanting to throw up but never can, inflammation on esophagus causes that from the acid and it’s not closing correctly. Another symptom is losing voice
Thank you for this video. From what I understand, majority of people with heartburn and GERD are because of high amounts of acid, and of couse, loose LES. In this video, it seems to be implied that majority of heartburn and GERD are because of low acid content. Which is the case for the majority?
Well that's just it right... most of us are told we have HIGH acid when in fact I would argue most of us actually have LOW acid. Either way I think it's important to do a simple test to help guide us in which direction to go, and that is with the burp test which I mentioned in the video.
Thank you for this video!!! I think I have low acid, all the symptoms you named I have, definitely going to figure out for sure which I have! Going in for h pylori test, and then asking for a pH test
I want to thank you again lol was just raving about this video to my husband, I was diagnosed with LPR, GERD and just recently diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus...they want to throw PPIs at me, when I said I want to treat this naturally and get to the root cause, they actually said to me, do want cancer? Because osteoporosis we can treat 😳😡 I DON'T want EITHER!! So I'm making huge changes in my lifestyle, most of what you suggested plus have added a little height to the top of my bed, etc You gained a new follower!
I tried purchasing through your link but I'm in the US and it wouldn't let me...do you have an amazon influencer link with all your suggested products? Not sure if it will work but I'd try if you do
Oh I'm so glad you found the video! It's a very frustrating road to go down but at least hopefully now you have some hope. I'm happy to say years later I feel fantastic!
Oh that's really nice of you to ask. That's odd it won't let you order through those links, but don't worry too much about it. While it is helpful, ultimately I just want you to get the right thing and get better. I think if you click the link and it brings you to Amazon, there might be cookies set so whatever you buy from Amazon it will know I sent you. Any Betaine should help. Keep me posted with how it goes!
So glad to have you! My channel is all over the place but I'll get back to health stuff soon. I just follow the wind with my channel :) I really hope you give this a whirl and it works for you... it really sounds like you might be on the right path and hopefully with just a little bit of time, you'll start feeling better than you have in a LONG time.
Hi, I've been watching your videos and kind of feel I have hope again. I've been dealing with gerds for 3,5 years with classic hearburn symptoms, but this past 2 months I begin to have the symptom of burning sensation in my throat all day long. I want to know, wether you experienced burning sensation as well, especially in night time/sleeping time? I feel so exhausted because I feel like the doctors seems like do not really understand what is truly going on... but somehow I believe that I will find a way how to takle this. Hopefully, amen.
Oh yeah burning and pressure in my throat constantly. Plus when you are inflamed like that in your guts it's tiring physically. It sounds like you're on the right path my friend! Keep me posted with how it goes.
I had been going to DR after DR trying to figure out out why I had a Chronic cough. After many tests I think they finally settled on silent reflux. I never went back. So I am on my own trying to figure out my issue…
It's really frustrating I totally get it. I was on my own too and spent years in misery. Hopefully you have some ideas on things to try out moving forward and you are on the right track for healing.
I've tried with and without and it really doesn't seem to make a difference. Getting product from a reputable brand is the most important. As long as it has the Betaine you are good to go! Let us know how it goes!
@TheSAHDLife I’ve had acid reflux symptoms for years now with no relief. Went to the doc, was prescribed ppi’s, they didn’t work. Changed my diet and lost around 29-30 lbs, still had acid reflux. Quit drinking, didn’t help. Finally I went to TH-cam for answers. Watched this video, bought some Betaine, and lo and behold, game changer. No more acid reflux. Incredible. You are a life saver.
Aw that's amazing to hear. It was such a frustrating thing for me to deal with as well so to be able to help others get through it and get back to life brings me great joy. Thanks for letting me know 👊
I’m honestly kind of surprised my doctor didn’t tell me to try Betaine before prescribing ppi’s. I’m guessing most doctors just don’t know much about low stomach acid and think reflux is only caused by high stomach acid.
Thank You very much. Your Video helped me very much. I tried betain taking one pill of betain to my two meals I eat per day. Ever since I never had Reflex Symptoms any more. It is my game changer. Now my live is much better.
@@helenwoodason8053 Honestly there is no right answer here... I think finding a brand you know that is reputable is important. Buying by ratings is a decent way to approach it.
Haven't read through all the comments, but have you tried/heard of bridge swallowing? Im in the early stages of some kind of reflux and dabbling with this. Interesting concept using gravity and swallowing to strengthen the LES.
Mine went away for like 2 years. Then it came back after not eating for 2 weeks. It was getting better but then i stopped eating again and sleeping at all for a month. I started getting rest seeing a little bit of changes but it's slow changes. Just hoping it gets better.
Did it originally go away on it's own or did you do anything back then? And did you just go through a stressful event where you stopped eating/sleeping? I'm just curious if the stress really initiated it or if it was like you said from not eating.
@@TheSAHDLife2 years I was having severe panic attacks. So I told myself I wasn't going to go through it anymore. Because of covid I stopped going out of the house. So I haven't been out for 2 years. I started going through depression in October and I realized that my body just started getting weak and in pain. So I started getting rest which I started feeling better but I after a while I was finding it hard to sleep and I wasn't getting more than 4 hours of sleep. Then I realized that my appetite went away.
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I hope this video gives you hope! REALLY be mindful of your lifestyle choices (do you drink a lot of bubbly water? Do you chew your food well? Are you sensitive to any foods you eat?) because it could very likely be something you aren't considering that's causing you pain. Some of my biggest contributing factors were: eating portions that were too large, not chewing well enough, eating too close to bed, and consuming too much liquid with a meal.
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10:24 did you had low acid or high acid?
4:25 you said you never burp when you do those tests so I'm just going to assume that you have low acid. But you also mentioned that you think you got reflux from drinking too much alcohol, which makes me confused of why you got low stomach acid when you've drank too much alcohol before. Does alcohol lowers stomach acid?
@@Aki2024. Oh yeah, low acid for sure. I would consistently mess up my stomach... beer and and bubbly water has tons of carbonation right? And if I was drinking 4-8 drinks every night, imagine the amount of pressure that puts on your LES... not only that, think of how much that dilutes your stomach acid if you are constantly keeping it full of weaker liquid. Plus I would do that right until bed then lay down with a full stomach... ugh.
@@TheSAHDLife thank you for the quick response ☺️ i think I've been doing it wrong all these years. I've been taking antacid to get relief from my reflux and I'm not sure if i have low or high acid. Before I got reflux, I've been drinking too much soda like coca cola, coffee and probably from smoking too much 🚬. I'm going to try to make the spray relief you mentioned in your video and will do the burp test soon. Thank you 😊
@@Aki2024. It sounds like you are on the right path... it took me a long time to figure out what was going on with my body. When we age our body changes how it handles things... I used to be able to eat a huge meal then drink 4-5 beers after. Now, if I have a large meal then have a beer, I'm going to be full all night and might even have trouble digesting that night. Yeah the smoking will hurt too. You gotta cut that out. My wife and I quit years ago and life just improved so much. You actually become happier since you aren't constantly worrying about your next smoke. Check out Allen Carr's Stop Smoking book if you need help with that. Be patient and chew your food... You will heal!
What if you have h pylori and it caused Gerd
It’s sad when TH-cam influences have more medical knowledge than actual doctors 😂 thank you so much for this video. It was Super helpful!
I hear you. Doctors usually have the knowledge they just don't always have the time to get to the bottom of the actual issue. It's hard to share your life story with a Doc in 2 mins so most just throw random things at you until it eventually/hopefully goes away. Anyway! Sounds like you are on the right path towards healing! All the best in your journey 👊
I came here to say something about my recovery from GERD and LPR..I have been suffering for 6 years , couldn't sleep for nights and always felt uneasy in the stomach,hardly ate anything..The culprit is refined sugar...Throw it out of your pantry and see the difference..Donot eat anything with added sugar for 15 days ..and see difference.I have totally recovered...Hope this helps someone who is suffering.
That is awesome to hear! Good for you. An elimination diet so important. I've heard of similar successes by removing dairy or gluten. Thanks for sharing 👊
I noticed this. I will do it for 15 days. What do I have to lose
@@robertatwater8818 How did it go?
@haykay1626 it has gotten better . No meds, which is very nice.
@@robertatwater8818 glad to hear that.
Ty for getting back to me, I'm walkling regularly , long baths help, but still stress trys to get to me, I'm dealing with heartburn right now, learning to eat slower, not to drink in-between, I really need to get my stomach back on track here. You were the first person who gave honest info, to try.ty
Just planting some seeds... I have read some success stories with keto/carnivore diet. I think you can heal without it (doing the betaine approach) but a lot of times we have sensitivities to gluten/dairy which can make it tougher/slower to heal. Sometimes the more hardcore elimination diets can really speed things along.
Good for you though, it sounds like you are on the right path.
It's crazy that when I ask my gastrologist about acid reflux she told me it was 'controversial' when associating it with low acidity. Insane considering ive heard so many people who benefitted from adding acid to their stomachs before eating. I hate that doctors normally do nothing but ignore you or push pills without ever solving issues
Yeah I hear that. I mean to be fair it's a hard job... And there are so many factors that they can't control that could cause the problem.... Drinking, smoking, over eating etc. They don't know what people's lifestyles are. But I guess the point is they sort of should or at least ask a little more about that... And they don't. That's pretty much the first thing I usually ask people and I'm not a doctor. "What do you eat, how much, and when". I've had thousands of comments and I would argue most of the time people don't even realize that they have a sensitivity to a certain food.
Sounds good I'll try it thanks
@@TheSAHDLife Another problem is that people may not tell the truth...or do not know the truth, because its so difficult to remember...
@@lanabyk8012literally happened to me last time I went to the doctor 🫠
$$$$ This is why Doctors misdiagnose.
You are literally an angel! This video has given me hope… I’m 26 Years old suffering from GERD and it’s been a night mare. It first started off with me getting panic attacks. I got diagnosed w/ a panic disorder which I knew something was off because I am a very social butterfly. & now I’m getting crazy symptoms like burping after every meal, I’m super gassy, I still get my panic attacks here and there, heart palpitations after I eat, etc you know name. I was a full time student and part time work and it’s caused me to miss out on both cause the symptoms get so bad. I was honestly giving up hope but after seeing this video it felt like a father figure telling me that everything is going to be ok 🥺 I appreciate you more than you know! I’ll give the baking soda test a shot tomorrow. Greetings from Palm Springs! 🫶🏼
Oh I'm so glad you found the video. You will be alright AND you will come through this with more knowledge about your body and your mind. It sucks to go through but nice to learn at a young age so you can manage your lifestyle properly for the rest of your life. Follow the steps in the video and let us know how it goes! 👊
Years ago my wife and I suffered from acid reflux. It was quite awful. Frequent belching and you can taste and feel the acid rising from stomach up to esophagus. Sometimes it was painful and we felt a lot of discomfort. We avoided certain foods and drinks which could trigger the reflux. All of that went away after we got rid of the problem. All we did was ate fruits such red apple delicious and Fuji apples for a few days and we are amazed acid reflux was gone. Thanks to a fellow church member who recommended the treatment. It worked and to this day we never had acid reflux again.
@gemacardenas how are you feeling now? Did the baking soda test works for you?
That sounds like me! I'm miserable!
Bro i swear we almost have the same story
Can’t thank you enough for this video. Been battling GERD and LPR and lack of sleep and bouncing from doctor to doctor for years. I now believe low acid is the culprit. Thanks for spending time on this to help all of us out here suffering with this stuff. To our healing and health!
Aww thanks for you support! I really appreciate it. I'm happy to say that my gerd is gone and I feel fantastic. It sounds like you're on the right path and I can't wait to hear how things go for you soon 👊
@@TheSAHDLife 👊🙏
Thank God I stumbled across your video five days ago! I have suffered from so-called GERDS for about 15 years. In the last year it has become so bad that I began consuming $50 worth of Gaviscon along with my PPI every month. My phlegmy cough and post nasal drip and laryngitis became so bad I was very depressed. I ordered the Betaine hydrochloride in a last act of desperation 4 days ago. I am on day 3 of taking one capsule with every meal and my life is transformed already. My cough has gone for the first time in nearly 2 years and my laryngitis is gone too. I tried every thing. My doctor was stumped. I cannot believe I was being treated completely wrong for so long. Thank you!!!!
What a great comment to read! This is why I made the video. I'm so glad it found it's way to you and gave you the help you needed. I too wish I learned this information earlier but better late than never on the path to healing right? You are so welcome. I am so happy to hear you are getting your life back. It will only get better and better!
hi do u still use PPI when you take Betaine hydrochloride?
@@hsiehhans3000 No, it is useless if you take while on PPI :( You have to ween off which is scary/tough to do... but I can say for me was totally worth it.
Is post nasal drip related with GERD?
@@sahindemirerabsolutly my friend. I discovered that is part of the symptoms from having GERD.
I've been dealing with the Silent Refulx for years now... Never knew it exsisted... I've had the Barium Drink, Upper Endiscopy as well. I've heard you have Refulx, possibly GERD, possibly a Hiatal Hernia... evernthing. I remember having the LPR symptoms about 8-10 years ago while remembering that I was going through a lot of personal issues. I stopped eating food for a while... eventually my personal issues got a lot better, then the symptosms went away. I have anxiety as well, so dealing with the tightness around my larynx was extremley bothersome! The last few months have been TERRIBLE for me. My stress has gone up about 300% and now the symptoms have came back, and of course the anxiety has bloomed as well!
Thank you for this video and the LPR video you previously posted. They have put my mind at rest!
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Glad you found the video :) And it sounds like we have very similar issues. To be honest, for me, healing was a bit of a 1 - 2 punch... not only did I have to learn what was going on with my body, I have had to learn what's going on in my mind. And only when the mind was better did the body truly heal.
I try and give people help with the physical stuff while eluding or suggesting the mental things.
For me, when I was at my lowest, I found The Untethered Soul which was a book that sent me on a path of mindful awareness. I even made a video about it! Not sure if you have interest but I'll link it here for you: th-cam.com/video/V6BBArPhIuo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wunI3WprUKf26nKM
It sounds like you know what you need to do and have some hope, so I'm happy and excited for you. Hang in there and be patient.
Thanks for the great comment!
I kind of feel the same way. Especially throat tightness. Now I feel like mid throat is swollen and my mid neck looks thicker. I have gerd from long time. Slowly getting ibs symptoms. Not sure due to ppis or what . Planning to see ent and also going to start Betain hcl .
@@PrRout glad to hear you have a new path to try out. Let us know how it goes!
Did you find out if you actually had a hiatal hernia? And if so were you able to use the betaine?
I had a Nissan fundoplication for a hiatal hernia done 13 years ago. Recently, I have been waking up every two hours with mucus in my throat and high blood pressure. I’ve been to several doctors and had many diagnostic tests. No diagnosis yet. I’ve heard of silent reflux and I think I may have that because it only happens at night. It’s not sleep apnea.
I stared taking lemon water with apple cider vinegar four days ago and feel so good, that I haven’t taken any anti acid pills. I do burp when I am bit hungry, still have to do baking soda test, but it appears I am low on stomach acid, reason being I feel so much better after suffering for years, with gerd, with no acid reflux , just pain in upper stomach. Unwell feeling which makes my legs go weak and heavy, only to get better when my stomach feels better. I can’t express more to thank and appreciate your videos to bring relief to me. You are truly a life saver from pain, and helpless situation suffering from gerd. Blessings to you.
Fantastic! When you get on the path to healing after having symptoms for SO long... it's exciting. I can tell you that I am basically FULLY healed and my zest for life has returned with full force. But when my gerd was bad... I was depressed, I felt like garbage and had no energy. It's tough. Keep at it! Identify your triggers and avoid them. Eat less. Chew more. Don't eat close to bed. And be patient. You will feel amazing very soon!
What is baking soda test??
@@thatguy-nk5wu I mention it in the video. You take baking soda + water in the morning on an empty stomach to see if you burp. Depending how fast your burp gives you an idea of how much stomach acid you have. You can find more info in the video I link in the description.
Thanks for help I am trying this
@@TheSAHDLife I need to try this gerd / silent reflux has given me terrible anxiety
Im so glad I found your channel and others similar only about a month into having throat irritation. Doctors have given me antibiotics, anti inflamarories, and told me to take anti acids without any changes. Took a burp test this morning and burped around the 5 minute mark. I’m now confident this is what is wrong. I was so nervous about not knowing what was wrong with me. The assurance and confidence that I finally found the issue is amazing. Thank you!
I'm glad you found the video! I'm happy to report that after YEARS of dealing with devastating symptoms, I have felt great a couple years now. It sounds like you are on the right path. Have hope!
Wow, thanks! I figured out today this is my issue. Dysphasia especially at night, waking up choking aspirating.. makes sense. I’ve been eating a chocolate dessert we love a lot right before bed, breaking all my own personal rules, been stressed with a new job etc, I’m grateful I found your video. I believe I start getting better now.
Oh I'm so glad you found the video! Yes it sounds like you are on the right path. I am happy to report that years later I am fully recovered and can eat whatever I want. I still have to be careful if I drink too often over a series of days and stuff myself at night... but chewing more, eating smaller portions, not eating close to bed, and reducing stress are key to living GERD free. Thanks for the comment!
Those of us who have meditated every day for 15 years, never drink alcohol, eat 100% organic and are watching our health deteriorate every day no matter what we do are sick of being told “manage your stress and watch your alcohol intake”.
I hear you. Hopefully the other tips in the video help you/others start putting their diet and lifestyle choices under the microscope to figure out what is going on because obviously what you are doing isn't working.
For me, eating smaller portion sizes, chewing more, and not eating close to bed were a huge part of my healing, but it took me a long time to realize that.
It's almost easier when doctors find something wrong because then there's a path to fixing it. I know the frustration when people just shrug their shoulders.
The only way to fix it is to keep experimenting and learning until you find what works for you. Maybe you're allergic to onions... It could be many things.
Just trying to help.
To get rid of hyper-acidity or acid reflux, you may try a natural remedy such as red apple delicious or Fuji apple fruits. Red apples are known to alkaline properties which can neutralize hyper-acidity and get rid of acid reflux. Eat those apples for a few days to ensure success of treatment.
Look into histamine intolerance
Organic is a waste of money. There’s almost never any difference between organic and nonorganic. It’s a legal classification which allows companies to charge you more money for the same product.
Move on to other issues, don't get stuck hating advice that doesn't apply to you
Yes, Chewing your food properly is under rated.. i've always cross people saying about chewing your food, even doctors.. a simple thing but yet so significant, mainly for older people
I don't know why but I have this tendency to rush through everything I do... And that includes eating. I still have a problem with this! But yep you're right. Completely underrated!
Did the burp test yesterday and didn’t burp for over 5+ mins, and it was a tiny one.
Got the Betaine HCL and started that yesterday afternoon.
I’ve been sick with something unknown for a year and a half and was bed ridden for quite some time, and was having some other issues before that (not sure if it was connected to this.)
Saw a 2nd ENT almost 2 weeks ago and he said I had vocal cord dysfunction due to LPR and put me on PPI’s.
They made me feel worse, so I stopped on my own after only a week and was hopeless again and I didn’t know what to do.
So grateful I found this video. Saw the same info from Dr. Berg about low acid.
Hoping it doesn’t take more than a few days to start noticing a difference. I’ve missed a year and a half of my kids’ childhood. I have 4 kids and my two youngest now 6&8 don’t remember the “normal” me, they’ve only known sick mommy.
I want my life back! Hopefully this helps 🤞🏼😢
Ugh, that's so frustrating. I totally get it. It seems to me like you ARE on the right path... I'm excited for you. I know what it's like to be without hope for so long. This should help! Remember to keep portion sizes reasonable and really chew your food! It's crazy when you chew and notice the saliva doin' it's thang! It helps with digestion SO much.
Keep me posted with how you're doing in a few days!!
How are you now?
How are u now ms?
How are you doing now?
I hope you are doing better
Getting off PPIs now that i learned about the bicarbonate + alkaline nose/mouth spray. Then im going to try the burp test. Thank you, this video and RefluxDocs is giving me hope after 3+ years of pain. Its amazing how well the spray seems to work already (day 3), but ill have to be patient before i celebrate.
Yes it is a slow path to recovery, but having hope behind it is just so crucial. I am feeling great nowadays after YEARS of symptoms too. Glad you found the video :)
What a journey…. Whew! Light at the end of the tunnel. Keep up the good work. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment :) Yes it takes awhile to fully recover but it's so awesome to get back to feeling good. I'm eating spicy food again too which I love. You got this!
A note on betaine. You need to be careful with it. As you increase the acid in your stomach, following digestion, your gallbladder sends bile into the small intestine to neutralize it. If you’re missing your gall bladder, then your liver sends the bile in albeit more slowly. It’s very important for the acid to get neutralized. Otherwise it will create an issue in your small intestine. Discomfort is a good sign you may have too much when taking betaine. Some people also take bile salts with this supplement to help neutralize it but they don’t take them together. They give betaine time to work increasing acid to digest food. Then after some time add in the bile salts to neutralize it.
Thanks for the share! 👊
Interesting. Have you had this issue? If so, can you explain in more detail best way to take betaine hcl with no gallbladder? And how to incorporate bile salt supplements..is that like ox bile??
I have a 4cm Hiatal Hernia tried the Betaine Hydrochloride pills once and never again honestly thought I was dying.
Really 😢@@whitesoldier1962
Thanks! I like your personality and practical information. Although I have listened to many other experts with degrees, I found your approach to be more favorable. 😊
Hey thanks, I appreciate the comment! Sometimes it's nice to learn from people who have gone through what you are going through... I was frustrated for years so feel like my videos on the topic are relatable to a lot of others who have similar experiences. I hope you start feeling great soon... keep us posted!
You are my health idol , hero I don't know what to say!! You are the best, i have suffering from lpr and acid reflux over 15 years with a lot of the worst symptoms, i took betaine and i took my life back it feels like a miracle, i cannot describe the satisfaction i have, it is wonderful!! I have seen a lot of doctors and i made a lot of exams, not even one doctor told me that MAYBE i have low acid, its extremely disappointing how they instruct the people to take ppis and antiacid for every case without even checking the possibility of low acid ..... Thanks a million my friend, i don't have words
I am so happy to read your comment! Thanks for taking the time to let me know... and what an exciting feeling it is to get your life back right? The path to healing is a long one.... and you will have to be mindful of your triggers the rest of your life, but once you do, well, life just opens up again and we have a new appreciation for it. 👊 Have a great one brother!
can u please tell which brand do u use for betain hcl?
Hi.. what betaine brand and when to take it? Please help me.. thanks
@DimitriosTsamis did you had throat problems? i have gerd for 3y now since 7 days ago i hava throat pain sore hurts acid taste its crazy? is it common for ppl with gerd to expirience it?
@@stevanmilenkovic8843 yes
Best video I’ve ever watched. And I’ve watched hundreds.
Really appreciate your comment 👊 Thanks
Thankyou for ur Kindness in helping us. I cant wait to do Acid test tommorow. Have a great week .😀
I'm glad you found the video and have hope! I know how frustrating it is... and finding a solution that makes sense is just huge! You will heal but be patient, it won't happen right away. Keep us posted with how it goes.
Just want to say I’m so grateful you made an update video on this. Your earlier videos were wonderful and have really helped me. I’ve really been struggling with LPR and I’m a singer who loves coffee and is allergic to dairy. I’m cutting those things out as well as just ordered the Betaine through your link. Will update on how it goes!
So glad you found the videos! Sounds like you're on the right track to healing. It sucks having to cut out things like dairy or gluten but feeling good is Just the best. The constant fatigue that comes from suffering is brutal. Keep us posted 👊
Any updates ?
@justinbaldwinOG how
Was your experience after those changes ?
So how is it going??
@@heberlara6079 hard to tell what is the exact remedy. But diet change and supplements sure did something.
This is the most practical guide for GERD I've seen so far. I've been taking Omeprazole, and it's been life-changing, but I really don't want to be on a PPI long-term.
Glad you found the video! Just FYI (in case you don't know) adding acid while you are on PPI's isn't effective. If you want to truly try this approach you will have to ween off the PPI's which isn't always fun. I added acid pretty quick after weening off and it worked for me. I don't want to say it will for sure work for you but it could and might keep you off PPI's for the rest of your life. Keep us posted with what you decide to do and how it goes!
@@TheSAHDLife Thank you! I just started weening myself off Omeprazole this week. I've been taking it for about 4 months. I was told to do it very slowly, so I probably won't be completely off until after the new year. I'll revisit some of your advice then.
How long do you take betaine?
The best video hands down I've watched so far on how to treat lpr. I had reflux since the covid pandemic and tried to treat it following doctors recommendations by using antacids and ppi's. My condition got worse and was wondering what the heck is going on!!! Apple cider vinegar helped me but not anymore. The problem recently appeared an I'm with sore throat, stuffy nose, throat clearing, etc etc. After watching your video, which for me is a medical masterpiece from someone who isn't a doctor but who offers the BEST advice based on his own experience, I've ordered yesterday my betaine capsules and I'm hoping they're gonna work 🤞. And after doing the burp test for 5 to 6 times yes I have hypochlorydria that's why antacids and ppi don't work. THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER❤❤❤
Glad you found the video my friend! The betaine should help but be mindful of what you are eating, how much you are chewing, and when you are eating. My symptoms flare up pretty bad if I eat too close to bedtime... Also gluten seems to affect me. If things are really bad for you I highly recommend writing a food journal of everything you eat and then when your symptoms flare up you can look back and see what maybe caused it.
@@TheSAHDLife thanks🙏🙏🙏
I felt so sorry for you when you went over your symptoms. I have the exact same symptoms. Trouble swallowing, anxiety, gas, bloating, discomfort. I’m gonna try what you suggested.
Aw sorry to hear you're going through it too. It's frustrating. But the good news is it will be a thing of the past! Let me know how it goes :) I'm still feeling amazing.
@@TheSAHDLife I’m seeing an ent on Wednesday. Did food ever get stuck in your throat temporarily. This happens and I have to chase it with water.
What really helped me to get rid of the pain (idk if it was too much or too little acid) was just eliminating junk, fatty foods and alcohol, and also coffee from the diet. I only ate once a day, rice (brown or white, doesn't matter) veggies (I like the most peas and carrots), some chicken/turkey breast and skme fruits. I've had it bad when I started it, and mind you, I started this diet for weight loss, but it also helped tremendously with acid problems. In two weeks, it was gone 99%. I still felt it but waaaaaaay less. It was barely noticeable
You are right, lifestyle choices make HUGE impact and is a big part about healing in the long term. Glad you have improved and got back to living life! Symptoms are so frustrating :(
Thanks for these suggestions! The biggest thing that improved so much my gerd and lpr is doing breathing exercises to improve diaphragm and hiatal ernias. Mine is about 2cm and is pretty common in gerd sufferers. If you study the problem from the root, you understand how that these have a huge impact in your symptoms. There are many videos that explains how to do these exercises.. I highly recommend all of you give a try to these on a regular basis!
For the ones that despite these and diet improvements are still in struggle, in Europe is now available a new surgery treatment named Refluxstop that it appears to be the only one surgical treatment that respects the natural anatomy and the results seems to be very good! It shoulds also be approved by FDA soon, becoming available in USA too. (Sorry for my english i'm an italian guy)
Thanks for the comment! You never know who you will reach with your message, so I appreciate you sharing. And that's amazing you have found relief through breathing exercises. If you have any videos in particular you found helpful please share.
@@TheSAHDLife Thanks, for these nice videos too. For the breathing exercises personally I started with a method name "Metodo Trabucco", there is a book that explains any of these exercises, but it's in italian. After a while I searched videos on TH-cam and I found many people that are explaining diaphragm breathing exercises. Now I'm focused on the exercises that are working better for me. The most important thing is doing the exercises in the most correct way possible, and if possible on a daily basis for 1/2 months (after that you can reduce the time to maintain the benefits, now I'm doing something like 3 times a week, 20 minutes per session). Someone could feel relief almost immediately, for others it can take weeks. You could start with this videos:
th-cam.com/video/LJc59S2sVSM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=67k8IMd4pfwqd1rd
th-cam.com/play/PLp2VGrLcKxSRsiLAoixjEwTgxZ_zKSnNy.html&si=G6bP7_JYtRZFTFYK
But I recommend to explore different exercises and other channels to understand what works best to you. Relax and focus on your diaphragm and your body while you are doing these exercises.
The secret here is to stretch, strengthen and train your diaphragm, but gradually and respecting the times of your body. I hope it will make the difference to you like it is making for me 🙏🏼
Any scientific lectures on support of doing these exercises to treat reflux:
-www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212958822000349
-apm.amegroups.org/article/view/38240/29295
-pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33009052/#:~:text=Discussion%3A%20In%20patients%20with%20upright,DB%20as%20therapy%20for%20GERD.
Wow, really????
I also have a type 2 hiatal hernia of 2 cm. Did you do the surgery after all did you manage your issues in a natural way?
I never did the surgery. Now I can manage and improve my symptoms with the exercises and eating fairly healthy (no diet). Before my reflux was incredibly worse in any periods. The diaphragm helps the sphincter to close, even if you have hiatal ernia like me.
I have been fasting and sleeping with a wedge and this has helped a lot.
That's great. I've found not eating for hours before bed has really helped.... which is tough because I used to ALWAYS eat right before bed thinking it helped me sleep. Ugh.
A lot of good advice. Not only for GERD but just good life choices. Thank you for the video.
Thanks for the comment! Really appreciate the positive vibes 👊 Good luck on your journey.
I sure hope this works. My throat is so sore. 7 days of pain swallowing. It’s definitely freaking me out. Thanks a ton for sharing your experience. I will report back with results.
It's frustrating man, I know. Really keep those portion sizes in check, chew your food, get some sleep, and keep that stress down if you can. If you add in some acid you should start feeling better in a few days.
Keep us posted!
@@TheSAHDLife Just started the spray solution and popped an acid supplement. Also had a visit with my doctor this morning. Fortunately, he said PPI’s don’t seem to work. I didn’t want to take that bad stuff. Really hopeful I can get my sore throat to settle down. I have also ordered some alginate stuff that’s gotten good reviews. Is it ok to use the spray often during these first few days? I tend to want to attack things with gusto, ha.
@@topotone Yeah man I did too. I was using it morning, mid-day, and before bed as well as after eating. Do what feels right for you and keep us posted with how it goes 👊
@@topotone Hey man! How you feeling these days? Ive had a terrible sore throat since around 10th of march (I believe my UES got weakened after catching the flu which gave me a fever for 1 day) since then its been almost 2 months and every morning my throat hurts very much every time I swallow :( I went to the ER and he said I had Pharyngitis so got given Azithromycin (Antibiotics) for 3 days but clearly that didn’t help… that was a week ago and now I’ve reduced my dairy intake and cut out wheat and all acidic foods… still my throat is very red and inflamed.. The bicarb spray helps as well as alkaline water all day and some gum, I also sleep in an elevated position but its very sad. I hope to continue this diet for a month at least and see if my throat heals. That is really my only symptom..
I stopped having reflux after i basically started almost oversalting every meal. Salt is very healthy, despite what we've been told.
That's awesome you found relief! I too am team salt. I personally haven't noticed gerd relief but I up mine for other reasons (restless legs at night!).
I never burp when I do the baking soda test. I only end up feeling like I might have to burp and then my stomach has a gnawing pain. It actually burns somewhat when I do the baking set of test even. But when I eat a pink lady Apple, which is tangy and more likely acidic, I burp. That leads me to believe that my stomach acid is low. I wish that I had 100% proof of how high or low it is. But my doctor has abandoned me and will not do any further test to help me figure out the problem. I’m glad I found this video. I am not finished with the video, but I can’t wait to see what you have to offer. Thank you so much!🤗
Glad you found it! Yes it is a very frustrating path... it took me years to figure it out and I had to do it on my own as well. It sounds like you're on the right track. I'm excited to hear how it works out for you. Keep me posted 👊
So did you take that hydrochloric acid pill? Did it work for you? How are you feeling now?
The visuals in your videos are stunning and very engaging!
Really appreciate the positive vibes, thanks for the comment 👊
Thank you for this video. I've been curious for years if my constantly hoarse voice and heartburn was due to LOW acid, since none of the acid suppression treatments worked for me. Unfortunately I am on strong PPIs so I'll have to wean off before trying the baking soda test, but at least this video is a start.
Exactly, it's some hope when you've been hopeless for so long. Weaning off the ppis was tough and I kind of sped into the adding acid but luckily it worked out for me. Keep us posted on your journey!
If it works I will definitely come back to this video and express my gratitude. I have been let down so many times in the investigation of my chronic hoarseness. Hard to keep my head up. Used to be a singer. Regardless, I'm thankful there's people like you spreading helpful information.@@TheSAHDLife
Thank you so much, using the baking soda gargle has helped my throat pain go away . I have no other symptoms, but my throat was enough. The pain was horrid and kept me from talking. I felt hopeless, and now I have faith that even doctors couldn't provide . My pain has decreased lots, and I am making changes to what I eat ! Am grateful for you . Thank you so very much .
Aww yay! So glad you found the video and that I could help. I had years of frustration and I felt lonely because no one in my life could relate or understand. It's nice to be excited about life again. There's so much beauty and joy out there to be experienced!
Hi Zombie, this is so refreshing to hear. I only have throat issues. Is your problem resolved completely. Please come back with an update. I have started this spraying today.
I have throat pain too when swollow sore throat a bit lost voice acid taste inside my throat started few weeks ago, is ti common with ppl who have gerd?
Gerd is the worse! I had Gerd and that turned into Lpr after long term PPI use. Currently dropping videos on recovery. This problem needs to me more addressed and GI Drs need to be more educated on the solution.
Yeah man, it's just brutal!! Glad to see you contributing to the cause. I've been able to help a lot of people get on the right path and it's awesome. Hope you can reach a lot of people too.
@TheSAHDLife I'm effected by GERD after recovered from corona for 2nd time..unable to sleep during night my check feels heavy.
You may try a natural remedy for GERD or acid reflux. Red apple fruits such as red apple delicious and Fuji apples are known to have alkaline properties and are proven effective in treating GERD or acid reflux. Eat those apples for a few days to ensure success of treatment.
@@TheSAHDLifereally! It's soooo sad that it has to be non doctors to promote actual healing solutions to common diseases like this. And that the standard of care actually makes most ppl sicker...ppis. God help those who are stuck following our western doctors.
@@randydueck6870 I know Doctors want to help but for this ailment in particular it really seems like there needs to be a new starting point to help patients. It's tricky because sometimes it's difficult to explain the symptoms properly. So they have to make decisions based on how well we communicate with them.
I started off with pitching up out of my sleep feeling like I couldn't bread like my throat was closing and most things I eat seem to irritate my throat can't drink cold stuff trouble swallow sometimes and taking ppi still burping I'm gonna try this thanks for the info
Glad you found the video. Keep us posted with how it goes!
Ive suffered from halitosis for nearly my entire life and its really destroyed my ability to connect with people. I took the test and barely had any reaction to the baking soda. Im gonna try these pills and hope that by getting my stomach acids right it will allow me to have healthy oral hygiene. Thank you for sharing your story and helping others.
I'm glad you found the video! Keep us posted with how it goes. I know there's a lot of people that can relate to your story. It's hard to get to the bottom of it sometime but it sounds like you're on the right path.
This guy needs a medal ! Was the cure for high acid ? I tried ppi caused me belly aches , terrible ,bloating etc was the trick for high acid ?
Well there is no trick... you need to figure out why you got high acid in the first place and make lifestyle changes to fix that. Maybe too much food? Not enough chewing? Food sensitivities? There are so many reasons. It takes a lot of testing to figure it out and everyone is very different. I just try and give people tools and ideas for things to change and eventually one of them WILL work.
THANK YOU! Been seeking this for a long time. God bless you.
Glad you found the video! 👊
I love your sense of humor. Thank you for sharing such valuable information.
Had same symptoms as you GERD/ acid reflux, burning tongue& mouth. after endoscopy they found a small hiatal hernia.
I completely removed gluten, dairy, processed sugar. I try live healthy, I have 3 kids I managed stress,
I still have LPR symptoms but rest my symptoms are gone. I am planning on doing a food sensitivity test to FIND the cause of my low acidity. I share this hopefully someone reads this and find hope.
Our bodies are amazing and can heal with proper care. Meditation, journaling, exercise, clean food, practicing gratitude, spending more time outside, etc helps tremendously. Also there podcast, books, advocate ppl spreading great information about our guts.
I am grateful today to find this video and meet this amazing person generously informing others.🙏
Thanks for the great comment my friend! It is really appreciated.
It's a journey isn't it? It's nice to find relief after dealing with such brutal symptoms. Did you ever try taking Betaine or adding acid? That was a game-changer for me in addition to all of those other lifestyle changes you mentioned as well.
Thanks again for the positive vibes 👊
hi, great to know that your symptoms are decreasing. anyways may i know what is yout current remaining LPR symptoms?
Yes, I am starting taking Bataine w/pepsin with each meal. For how long you take it and how many capsules each time?
Dr. Called said I don’t have hiatal hernia after all it’s Barrettes esofagus. I got scared but decided not taken PPIs and continue with my plan to correct my lower acidity.
I got pressure in my chest and short breath at least once a day specially at nights, I started with intermittent eating so I stopped eating at 2 a3pm symptoms improved.
Hope you are doing great!!🙏
@@navyblue311 hi, have you ever experienced burning sensation in your throat and also sore throat?
i've been experiencing it for about 1 month
and how did you know that you happen to have low acidity problem?
You Truly are a BLESSING 🙌
I'm on 3rd day with baking soda test. No burp yet. 2 more days and I will follow your low acid remedy. I have been dealing with two throat Dr's that say acid reflux. Took Nexium for almost a year. "NOTHING" so stopped it. I've never gone thru the pain you have in chest or throat. Just soreness @ times. Once in while feels like something is stuck in my throat. Been feel times I coughed up small piece of food. I've been scoped twice and told lots of mucus and dryness in nose. I tried your baking soda gargle and helps. Hoping to avoid esophageal cancer or bad erosion?
Thanks again for being there & caring for us Bless you & Yours 🙏
I'm glad you found the video! And yeah I know how frustrating it is... I've been there! Sometimes unfortunately we just have to take matters into our own hands, and it sounds to me like you are on the right path. After years of suffering with this I have made a full recovery and I'm sure you will too. It will take some time, you will have to be patient. I'm not sure if you have still on the PPI's but you will have to ween off them which is never fun, but you can start adding acid in pretty quick and hopefully will feel the benefit of that asap! Keep me posted with you journey my friend. I'm excited for you!
Wow, thank you, someone understands how I feel, no one ever said try the baking soda. I've been battling this flairup recently, I'm gonna try your remedy, I have high hopes. Plus you also said the post nasal drip, that's me, constantly 😢. Ty again😊
Let me know how it works for you!
Thank you very much for sharing your video. My GERD suddenly appeared when I went for a morning run and had to stop within 3 minutes due to burning sensation in the sternum. I took to running as a way to beat stress. On normal days I am able to run for much longer. My symptoms got worse where I feel the burning sensation on taking a few steps/climbing a short flight of stairs after dinner. I eat one meal a day, have 2 cups of coffee and water through the day, and dont consume sugar/alcohol. I am glad that I stumbled upon your video because, I was going the Zantac route, and did the burp test today AM. I was sure I would burp within a minute, but was surprised when I burped past minute 5. I am hoping getting onto the Betaine HCL will help and I can get back to running over the course of the next few weeks.
Glad you found the video! Yes I remember that same situation... 'exercise should help right?! No, it makes it worse!!! Ughhh.'
It sounds like you are on the right path. Who knows why it happened... a food sensitivity... a stressful period... either way I have a feeling once you get that acid back to a healthy place you will feel great again. Let us know how it goes!
I can't believe everything you mentioned in your video, I have, my GI Doctor said I wasn't that bad. But stress is my biggest factor, sometimes it hard to manage, my dad passed kadt year, my mom this year and the family pet of 20 yrs had passed too, & its funny when stress is in your head but its your stomach that pays the price , I'm gonn do what you said to do, and I'll keep in touch. 😊
I really do think stress is a huge factor. It comes out in so many ways. I'm going down a mindfulness approach and listening to many people (Michael Singer, Rupert Spira) have been a huge part of my healing. I do think dialing in with the eating amounts and timing is huge as well as raising the acid levels in the beginning. Keep us posted with how it goes.
I have suffered from gerd for a few years and watched so many videos on the subject but found this one the most interesting, love your personality in explaining it all. I have tried eating smaller portions as too big a meal means the lower sphincter is not shutting and then heartburn is caused. I have been scared to use betaine supplements as scared of making it worse. The biggest problem I have been experiencing is a pain in my eosophagus like someone hit me with a brick accompanied by a lot of waterbrash to the point of coughing it all up. The general consensus is the body produces more saliva to protect the body from the acid so I am sure it is caused by acid reflux. It was interesting to hear someone else having chest pain.I am thinking of having an endoscopy to check it as when all this happens I cannot swallow without pain then the next few days I will be ok. The whole digestion thing is very complex and so important to resolve, doctors just keep prescribing ppi's the answer to everything. Great video.
Glad you found the video and I'm sorry to hear that you're still having issues. Did you do the burp test? I'd be curious to know what the results were.
@@TheSAHDLife thank you for your reply I did do a burp test about a year ago, I did not burp at all but had heard the test is not fully reliable so was not sure what to take from it. I may do it again and see what happens.
I heard of your channel from a news article about fasting from alcohol. I am going to follow you now. This is an insightful video 🤘🏽
That's awesome! Thanks and welcome to the channel. I'm a bit all over the map with content but always circle back to making inspiring health videos so stay tuned for that in the new year! Cheers 👊
@ It’s good to be eclectic. A lot of social media apps expect creators to be unidimensional but life is multidimensional
Gotta appreciate your commitment to make your own b-roll 👍🏼
Man thanks for noticing. Out of all the things anyone could say, that one might mean the most to me 👊
I am 76 with a big garden which provides most of my food. About 10 years I ate some bad food (tasted good) at a potluck which gave me violent belching for 2 days. After that the intensity abated, but the attacks of belching have persisted, erratically with no pattern, yet with no pain, discomfort, bad taste or odor. Since spring I have been getting my weight down by watching my carbs, having a tiny meal around 11 am (yogurt/blueberries/strawberries) and a big meal before 7 - salad, steamed veggies, tempeh, tofu, or cheese, what most people would consider an extremely heathy diet. Now I am at a healthy weight, but my BP went up. I've been on 25 mg of Losartan since Dec.5. Five days ago I had chest pain so bad my breathing was shallow. I am no wimp regarding pain, natural childbirth with no yelling or screaming, but this was knocking me out. Five hours in the ER determined it wasn't my heart. I started 20 mg of Omeprazole Friday. The chest pain is alleviated, but I am still belching. STILL BELCHING! The doctor I don't consult anymore said I was just swallowing air and dismissed the issue entirely. I always eat slowly, mindfully, small mouthfuls. I am baffled. Endoscopy Mar. 4.
Sounds like a frustrating path. Sorry to hear you've had to deal with all that pain. Hopefully you get some ideas from the video of maybe a different line of thinking.
Do you have a bacteria overgrowth or parasite? Have you gotten a tool test?
It could be H. Pylori. Eating contaminated food can cause it. I was diagnosed with it and gastritis 2 years ago. The treatment was brutal. Antibiotics, PPI, and a bismuth subsalicylate for 7 weeks. My major symptom was constant belching. It resolved but I’m dealing with Gerd & LPR. I do not have a gallbladder. My GI NP would not listen to me when I told her the Prilosec wasn’t working. I continue to self diagnose & treat. I’ve had a big flare of LPR and searching for help-again.
I had a friend with this, it turned out to be a parasite he contracted in India. Try seeing a tropical medicine specialist.
YOU ARE OLD!! Unfortunately, that's the long and short of it.
Thanks very much for your free information on this annoying problem. I'm doing the test first thing in the morning 👍
My pleasure. I love to help others as I know how frustrating it is to deal with this on your own. Keep me posted with how it goes and let's get you fixed!!
I really like how well you explained your process. it's really helpful.
Thanks! Glad you found the video 👊
Dude, I don't even know what I have (low or high acid level), but this guy made this video so amazing that makes me feel in hope about fixing my symptoms. It's kinda sad you can get a possible solution for your pain in minutes and yet spending so much time in doctors misdiagnosing you (not on purpose, of course, but it is true that they are overwhelmed often and don't spend proper time with patients).
Thanks a lot for this video, will DEFINITELY give it a try. Subscribing in 3...2...1!
Glad to have you my friend! I'm happy you found the video. It's a nightmare dealing with ongoing gerd... I've been there. Hopefully you found hope and a game-plan on what to do moving forward. Either way, being mindful about your diet and lifestyle is the first step. There's a huge chance you are sensitive to something you're eating so consider everything you consume, follow the tips in the vid, and you'll be back to enjoying life in NO time!
@@TheSAHDLife Sadly, I don't have low acid. Took twice the baking soda test as you suggested and I burped in 1 minute both times. But the good thing is that another advice from you, the mindful eating one, I think is already helping me. I really wanted to have low acid instead because with your video I would have a plan, an amazing one, to heal from it. Keep making videos man, you are doing it great! Thanksssss.
This video is golden
Glad you found the video and thanks for the comment! 👊
Mela kukan tes asam itu cara nya bagaimana dan kalo kita bnyak asam hrus dengan cara apa mengatasinya,mohon saran nya
I started with these symptoms about 7 years ago and it’s been horrible. I’ve paid thousands of dollars seeing medical doctors and they have never been able to diagnose me with this problem or prescribe something too treat the discomfort. I have stressed for years knowing that this will eventually cause cancer. Most nights I just lay in bed asking myself why did this happen to me. And today I found your video. After watching it, I immediately ran to the store, prepped my nasal solution, and sprayed it up my nose. I had not felt this good in years! This is a miracle. I thought I would never find relief. Thank you 🙏🏼 I will find a way to pay you for this.
I'm so glad you found the video 👊 Thanks for the comment. How are you feeling a few days later? Do you have a game plan moving forward?
Definitely do you have an update
Hi, may I know your symptoms and how are you doing now?
Really helpful info, thank you! Also I was laughing so hard especially at your throat clearing imitation! Sounds just like me recently as I'm having these same symptoms. Working on fixing them now.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you found the video. Hopefully you got some ideas of things to try out in your life to get on the path to healing. I am better but not perfect... it's hard to avoid some of my favourite things but at least I know what I'm doing now. Will that red wine be worth a couple days of pain? Hehe.
As someone who's had Gerd like symptoms for over a year and a half now having countless unbearable nights like tonight this video was extremely helpful and provided me with some answers i've been searching for and haven't even gotten by doctors. I was told It could be high acid levels and have gotten the upper scope before but
after trying the water and baking soda method I'm starting to realize I could be suffering from low acid levels.
It's a really frustrating path, especially when you follow all the advice for there and none of it works. I'm glad you found the video though and hopefully it gives you a new plan to try that gives you hope. Good luck and keep us posted!
Я тоже не сплю ночами от рефлюкса,как это больно!
this video is a godsend! there's times I'll go an hour straight with coughing dealing with all this crap 😭 I have a lot of those exact same symptoms and the pills they gave me from the doctors for Gerd have done nothing. Definitely gonna email my doctor and ask her to check me for this.
Glad you found the video! Ugh, dealing with symptoms is exhausting. It will be interesting to hear your Doctors take on this. Please share if you find it interesting or helpful to others if you remember 👊
@@TheSAHDLife Will do, thank you!!
I agree with the low acid issue. What I think most people are getting wrong is thinking adding acid will fix everything. It might help break food down and thus increase nutrient delivery, and it might help keep some bugs under control, but it's not really getting to the root cause. GERD is an autonomic system issue, there's a problem with your sympathetic and para-sympathetic nerve systems. The reason you have the issue is because you're low on thiamine. If you want to fix all the gut issues, but also the potential sleep apnea, high blood pressure, liver, pancreas and kidney issues, tingling in the feet and or hands, sciatica pain and on and on; You're going to want to look into thiamine deficiency symptoms and what causes thiamine deficiency.
Thanks for the share. How did you fix yours? Did you supplement it, and if so, what did you take?
@@TheSAHDLife I did every possible herb for two months shortly after getting back from Mexico in July 2023, but my guts got worse and worse after the initial relief. Eventually I had to see a Dr and they diagnosed me with gastritis due to H. Pylori, so this may be different from other people's journeys. The Doctor gave me antibiotics, anti-parasitics and an acid blocker (Pantaloc or Pantoprazole). This helped me after a few days, but once my prescription was finished the symptoms were back. I had already cut out all coffee, tea and cut out as much refined carbs as I could, but the bloating was unbearable. What I assumed was that I had methane dominant SIBO, as I was having trouble even passing gas and kept having the urge for a bowel movement with little to no success (lots of time just sitting on the toilet praying for gas or other relief). My Doctor ordered a stool and blood tests (Checking my C-reactive protein for potential long term inflammation markers), but the stool test I would need to wait 2 weeks as I was still taking Pantoprazole. The frustration was overwhelming, as my health has been one thing after another the last few years. I have had arthritis since my late 20's from years of repetitive movement working as a garbage man (Extremely physical work that had me stepping a few thousand times off and on a truck with lifting 30000kg-52000kg in a day). After the arthritis went away I woke up one day and couldn't turn over in bed, diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hip with 50% cartilage loss. I have gout, which progressively got worse, gained weight, have shoulder pain from years spent chucking garbage, trouble sleeping or staying asleep, was diagnosed with ADHD last year (also realized I am likely on the spectrum as well), was having lots of emotional dysregulation and spiraled. I've been looking at my health for years, using fasting to keep my A1c down, lower inflammation by allowing my body time to heal through autophagy; But this was difficult to navigate as gout is worsened by fasting. Basically I have been pretty miserable as I was trying to get my health back. When I heard about thiamine deficiency, things made perfect sense for me (That's why I think people need to look into this for themselves). Lots of people have been on the struggle bus like myself. We get to this point where we simply can't do the things to make us healthy because all these things begin to happen. I had already expected I was low in B vitamins as my energy was low the last few years and my iron showed up as ideal. All my blood work has been excellent, even my C-reactive was good despite incredible aching in my shoulders and hip. My A1c is really low, my blood pressure is normal despite being overweight, my colonoscopy showed nothing wrong; Yet I have felt like I am slowly dying. Vyvanse was the only thing that helped me find energy and mental balance, along with Ashwagandha (2 weeks on 2 weeks off). I've tried the antidepressants and antianxiety medications, the cycle of side effects while loading, giving them a couple months and then on to the next one. The problem was my guts started to lessen the effectiveness of medication, so I knew there was an issue with absorption. I've been taking a multivitamin, B100 complex, Omega 3, Vitamin D with Vitamin K, Magnesium Glycinate for help sleeping, Dandelion Root (Have been taking for a couple years as I suspected my gallbladder and pancreas were not dumping enough bile and enzymes), along with Kefir and probiotics (I've also used Kimchi and Sauerkraut before my guts would no longer tolerate things). The only thing I've changed was I added Benfotiamine (First day I took one in the morning (80mg) with 400mg of Magnesium, 5000iu Vitamin D with K (I believe it's 100-200mg of K, it's a combination gel cap), 2000mg of Vitamin C (Supposedly helps heal the gut through absorption in the intestines when the excess gets dumped out). I then took 2 Benfotiamine in the afternoon and then one more at night (Same protocol with all the other vitamins other than the D with K as I take it twice a day). Day 2 I increased the Benfotiamine to 3 pills 3 times. By the end of day 2 my guts were as good as after the medication I got from the Doctor (Forgot to mention that after the medication from the doctor and my symptoms returned I began taking Mastic Gum with Olive Leaf Extract for two weeks with a tiny amount of improvement, I stopped these along with Vyvanse and Pantoprazole since I started with the B vitamin supplementation). I've added B 12 to the mix, taking 4x1200mg once in the late morning (keeping the multivitamin and B100 with Omega 3 for when I eat). I've added whole milk to my diet (Helps with H. Pylori bug and has thiamine in it), sauerkraut I take a few times a day (Just a few forks of it), and I use Kefir for any milk when baking bread or buns. I'm now up to 5 Benfotiamine 3 times a day, with my guts able to tolerate any foods I want now. Since taking the supplementation I can feel the acid in my guts have started to increase (there's a sensation of high acid at the top of my stomach without the reflux). My bowels move food like they used to (I was always one of those people who went 20-30 minutes after eating like clockwork). My plan is to do a long fast next week, I haven't done one in a few years as my body felt like it was missing nutrients to be able to complete more than 36hrs. My energy levels have been quite similar to when I was taking my 70 mg of Vyvanse (I am a high metabolizer). My advice is to keep a diet rich with thiamine, and make sure to understand how to supplement magnesium with vitamin D as the more Vitamin D the more magnesium you need, and thus more calcium (Another reason I added milk back into my diet, after not drinking it for years). Also make sure to eat bananas and or add smoothies that have lots of potassium as there are implications when using calcium and magnesium as a supplement (This is why I think most people should talk to their doctor to get the okay). I explained to my doctor what I suspected and offered him some information, www.amazon.ca/Thiamine-Deficiency-Disease-Dysautonomia-Malnutrition/dp/0128103876/ref=asc_df_0128103876/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706765633093&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15460056222781841676&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001412&hvtargid=pla-417622035103&psc=1&mcid=395b43f387f0382cac99cc3a65a89175&gad_source=1&dplnkId=42541878-dc46-4adf-bd97-f5ad8752bd2c Anyways, hope your health is great and the people who come to you for advice get a chance to try thiamine to see whether it might help them get back their health. Cheers!
@@TheSAHDLife I posted a long response but it disappeared. Here is another. Not to be a broken record, but please do yourself a favor and look up thiamine deficiency symptoms. As a former garbage man, and someone who played sports all my life, including training with free weights; I began losing muscle mass in my late thirties. Eventually I found out that I also have osteoarthritis in my hip (50% loss of cartilage as of 6 years ago). If you're losing muscle mass, you're likely deficient in at least a few minerals. Over the years I simply started adding supplements to attempt to correct the perceived deficiencies. Not only has my body become weaker, now 50, but my emotional balance was gone as well. I watched my dad lose all his muscle mass before passing away from colon cancer. He was a heavy alcoholic for a large portion of my life, but that just adds to the evidence for a thiamine deficiency. There were some obvious signs of ADHD and Autism in my family, which depletes thiamine by the high resource needs to keep a hyper-stimulated nervous system running. Alcohol and coffee also deplete thiamine, the two things that my dad lived off. Although I have never been a drinker, I was an incredibly fit person who had a job that required about 2000-5000 steps up and down off of a truck (approximately 18 inches high), as well as physically lifting between 30000 and 50000kgs of weight in a day. High exercise will also deplete thiamine as thiamine is required to convert carbs and glycogen to ATP in the cells. I thought I ate healthier than most people, but the last few years have definitely been way too many carbs and processed foods. My advice is to look into whether a thiamine deficiency makes sense in your situation (PM me if you want some resources). Don't be tricked into thinking it's an easy "fix", but if you are low in thiamine and that is the source of your issues, you'll at least be in a position to regain your health and add some extra healthy years to your life.
@@Nuggetsoffudge That's great, thanks for the comment. I'll spend some time really thinking about it. Summers are tough and my diet/lifestyle is less than ideal than I'd like especially for maximum productivity and longevity. It's funny how you put those things off until later then later never comes. I appreciate your time 👊
@@TheSAHDLife I have noticed a huge increase in energy with the addition of Benfotiamine and B12. There is a nerve Dr. who recommended 5000mg of B12 if you suffer from low energy in the afternoon or after eating, so I take 4×1200mg most days and it works as well as my prescription of 70mg for Vyvanse (Stopped taking it a few weeks ago). The other recommendation I have is to take N-acetylcistine (NAC) with Glycine if you want to add some possible longevity to your plan. It assists the cells in making glutathione, so it will only increase the effectiveness of thiamine.
I must have watched at least a hundred videos on GERD, and yours is the best and most complete one of all. All this time I have been taking a lot of enzymes for my acid reflux symptoms, but after just taking your little "burp" test, I immediately burped, which means I may have TOO MUCH acid, right?? Anyway, I'm going to start utilizing all of her suggestions, today. THANK YOU for all your help and support with this all too common problem.
I'm glad you found the video! And thanks for the comment.
I know... it's such a frustrating thing to deal with. It took me years to figure out. But it sounds like you are on the right path, and yes... it could mean you have too much acid. I would really put your lifestyle and diet under the microscope to see if you can identify what is going on. For some people it's as simple as eating smaller portions, chewing more, and not eating hours before bed. Some people figure out gluten or dairy gave them ALL the symptoms. Good luck on your journey and keep us posted with how it goes! 👊
@@TheSAHDLife
I had to laugh when I watched your video because I realized that I have been doing virtually EVERYTHING WRONG to arrive where I am now. I eat like the house is on fire, I enjoy spicy food, I drink citrus-y juices, I love coffee, in fact, I LOVE EVERYTHING THAT IS BAD FOR ME!!! But I don't want to have acid reflux all my life, so I'm going to actually follow your suggestions. Thanks again, my friend.
Oh man, I think you might have just saved me another few years of suffering and medicine trials.
Heck yeah! Amazing. I'm happy to say that years later I feel fantastic! I suffered for many years and never thought it would go away. Glad you found the video 👊
so glad I found this video, thank you. However one thing to consider is that many of us are already taking PPI's that were prescribed, so we will have to wean ourselves from PPI's and deal with the acid-rebound, before we can even attempt the acid or no acid test you mention... while taking PPIs your test will yield "low acid"...
Glad you found the video. Yes, coming off PPI's is one of the hardest/scariest parts of the process. I had to do it too. I don't want to tell people they need to but realizing that it's part of the problem is part of the process. I added acid in quite fast after coming off and thank goodness it worked for me. It's a case by case thing so I try and share enough about my story to help people decide if this is worth trying for them... because if it DOESN'T work, that's a week of pain and suffering and I get it, no one wants that. Good luck whatever you decide to do!
Definitely going to try your tips. I'm a 72 yr. old widow, who has always looked forward to retirement and traveling, but now with the pain of these stomach issues, it feels like life is over. I definitely hope your tips work for me, because I want to travel. Self esteem has gone down because I've gained weight due to feeling the need to eat often because of the pain in my stomach. I'm looking forward to taking your suggestions to see if I can get my life back. Thank you so much.
I can relate. I had to go on a RESET type detox diet to have a base to begin with. Your life is far from over. This channel is fantastic! Another channel I have found very helpful is Dr. Jamie Koufman who is a 76 year old retired ENT who is carrying another message of hope much like this SAHD is also doing. Permanent reservations in heaven for people like this who have challenged today’s medicine and sought out solutions that worked for them AND can work for us ! We are truly,y are best advocate ❣️
@@lynngrant3068, going to try these tips, and see how it goes. I'm tired of having stomach pain.
Hi Diane,
Glad you found the video. I hope the video helped you find hope and gave you ideas for things to try. Keep us posted with how it goes on your journey. It does sound like you will benefit greatly from adding acid based on what you've said in your comments just make sure to listen to your body... adding Betaine is pretty safe but your stomach will let you know if it's not happy and you can neutralize it with baking soda in the unlikely event it doesn't help and makes things worse.
@@TheSAHDLife , thank you so much, I will be trying all your tips. I appreciate your videos so much.
Almost recovered from LPR with only the lump-like Feeling (Globus Sensation) and phlegm in my throat left. Saw your Silent Reflux Treatment video a couple weeks ago and the baking soda and alkaline water method did provide relief for me, but not a cure all alone. Just a sign of what food to avoid for me. In conjunction, I was doing and not doing as you stated in this video to assist with the healing process, but mainly had to change my diet by avoiding trigger foods that would cause my throat to burn and flare up such as Spicy, Caffeine, Vinegar, and Alcohol (all Acidic). I'm hoping to be completely healed soon. Problem is when i think I've gotten better i try one of the trigger foods and then set back for another 2-3 days due to inflammation/flare up again. So def. need to be disciplined a little longer!
Man, good for you. So many people just suffer and resign to a life of symptoms... maybe do a little bit to ease the pain, but it takes a lot of patience and discipline to actually heal... so nice job. I know... it's frustrating. Alcohol is a big one for me. I feel so good when I'm not drinking but then when I start feeling good again I want to drink. It's a vicious cycle, and with the drinking comes eating crap and wolfing it down. The opposite of what I talk about it!
Hi the lump in your throat does it come and go. Have a few days with no lump then its back for loads of day. It feels like glands are swollen.vthen I have spasm feels like my throat is closing up. I have had it for three weeks now. I have been looking for someone who has got the same symptoms.
They want to put a camera down my throat don't think that's happening. Do it give you a really sore throat. After doing the baking soda how long does it take for the sore throat to go. It's so sore. Thank you any information would be great thank you.
@@lisajerram2103 in most cases it's tied to GERD or Silent reflux. In this video I outline a series of tests you can do so make sure you do them so you can get on your path to healing.
@lisajerram2103 it could be something else like allergies as it was for me. I had post nasal drip from a viral sinus infection as well creating phlegm in the back of my throat. I had to use neilmed sinus rinse for nose, gargle by mouth, and a pillow wedge at night before bed. That helped immensely with my lump sensation as well as not eating trigger foods or late at night. Took about 4 days to treat/heal.
Each case could be different. My wife and I suffered from acid reflux years ago caused by drinking too much coffee, fruit drinks in bottles such as orange, grapes, and eating spicy foods. We tried different medications but they only provided temporary relief. A fellow church member suggested that we try eating red apples to get rid of the problem. Red apple delicious and Fuji apple fruits are the ones we picked. After a few days eating those red apples, we were amazed, acid reflux was gone. To this day no more acid reflux.
Thanks. In addition to all of this, i had to raise my bed with 4 inch blocks under the legs below my head in order to keep the acid down in the stomach. Raising the pillow alone did not work, i had to give my whole body a gentle but strait slope downward while i sleep, avoiding neck and back pain. I avoid turning on my right shoulder, but sleeping on left shoulder and on my back is ok. I carry my blocks wherever i go so i always select small twin beds as it makes it easier to manage. Eating a Mediterranean diet helped a lot by avoiding some crisis with specific food i had problems with, such as heavy meat and sauces. Good luck everyone.
This is a great point! I used to always raise the head of my bed too. I found relief in the early days with this. My goal for 2024 is to eat smaller portion sizes. I am too often guilty of making my plates just a LITTLE too big.... then it's hard to digest the rest of the night.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience, extremely useful information. Much better than I've got from treating by 3 gastroenterologist. For some reasons, which I don't understand, even famous Stanford hospital in California doesn't have test to diagnose low stomach acid. All doctors, with out testing, just prescribe PPI (omeprazole) and that's it, just take them forever. What is that? Conspiracy? Thanks again, it should help a lot's of people.
Glad you found the video. Thanks for the comment! I think doctors want to help they're just very busy... And when you have tons of patients with the same symptoms, they have to all kind of try the first step and rule that out... Maybe doctors will get there it just takes working with the patient before they arrive at the conclusion? But like you said it's a bummer because there's other easier things they could try first before just throwing ppis at people.
I agree with you that doctors busy and have too many patients, but prescribing people with low stomach acidity PPI, which makes this acidity even less...??? No tests to figure it out level of stomach acidity, in the other wards just hurting people! That's just really puzzle me.@@TheSAHDLife
I would like to thank you for suggesting us for gargling warm water with baking soda to ease the pain, I'm been researching a lot of ways to ease my soar throat. I am diagnosed with gerd then it became silent reflux and im only 23. The doctor only gave me some PPI , period. I have no ways of removing the stomach acid burning my throat.
I tried gargling baking soda with warm Water every morning and before bed and im shocked that it helped me to eat more. With exercise i can feel my body recovering again.
Glad you found the video. Are you still on PPI's right now? In the meantime while you're waiting for your body to start healing you should really take some time and figure out what happened in the first place... Are your portion sizes too big? Are you chewing your food enough? Are you sensitive to some of the foods you're eating? It sounds like you're on the road to recovery but you just have to make sure that it doesn't keep happening.
@TheSAHDLife yeah at the first two weeks, Im already full with just 2 spoons of Food , and it takes 3-4 hrs to digest because of Gerd, Now with help of excercise and Rest im able to eat on right portions "light meal" . Grilled fish, Boiled Potatoes, Soda crackers , Whole grain breads, Banana , and Probiotic drink (available at some local stores) helped me to deal with Gerd and LPR..And Yes
Im still on PPI ill try to taper my medications soon once i feel better.
Im still not sure if LES does recover or not because there are some studies who claim yes and others say no
HI! Thank you so much! I have BAD painful reflux that sometimes last for 4 hours with bad chest pain, and I have anxiety also, so this is SO helpful! I was told to go on PPI's, but I won't do it! This is great!
Hi! Glad you found the video :) Sounds like you are on the right path. Really be mindful of the things you are doing and eating on a daily basis so you can start figuring out what is causing the issue in the first place. Sometimes doing an elimination diet can help you realize you are sensitive to a certain food you perhaps didn't expect. Also as mentioned, for me, too much food, not chewing enough, and eating too close to bed were things that caused me big issues. And stress :) Stress was a big one too.
Keep us posted with how it goes!! You got this 👊
@@TheSAHDLife Yes! Thanks, I had no idea so many things can contribute to it.
@@Elena-dk4fuso did it work? I’m currently having the same issues
Man I'm suffering from GERM for 3 years. I"M REALLY TIRED and in pain every damn NIGHT. So I just started to watch you video, I drinked water with soda with NO burping at all. So let's see what will you recommend next, i'm gonna try in!
I thought I responded to this comment but TH-cam isn't showing that I did! I'm really glad you found the video and look forward to hearing from you soon. Sorry if this is the same message I already sent lol.
I burped a tiny burp straight after so I am assuming I have too much acid. I will do the test again in the morning to see if its the same. Many years ago I had H Pylori and I believe that is what triggered my reflux, after years of suffering I decided to do keto for weight loss and I was pleasantly surprised that my acid reflux started to ease off and eventually no more attacks, I continued on keto for 3 years, over the last 3 months I started eating and drinking things that I hadn’t had while on keto, that was a big mistake because my reflux has flared up again. Several foods trigger attacks, chocolate, coffee and sugar are the culprits this time around, other foods that I have avoided and I know are bad for me and I will never have again are breads, pasta’s, tomatoes and sparkly wine ( all things I love) It is worth having a food diary to see what the triggers are.
This is good but hard to swallow advice for most people, and you are right. I think most cases can be cured through a change to diet and lifestyle. Asking people to at least temporarily give up pasta and bread is surprisingly hard and only seems to be a last resort for most.
I hope u can also make some videos of ur daily meal for acid reflux or lpr that helps u.or videos of food suplements that also help u.thank u
Honestly once I got on the Betaine I didn't really need to eat any special diets! With that being said I am experimenting with food right now so if I find out anything interesting during my experiments I will for sure make videos on it! I just don't want to promise anything :)
Thank you for this video! Is there any added benefit to taking apple cider vinegar before a meal AND betaine during the meal? Thanks again!
Na I don't think so! The Betaine should work just fine. You can always double up on that if need be but it's unlikely you need it. Good luck.
Excellent way of describing where part of the problem lies when dealing with Drs
Thanks. It's a frustrating path... but once you figure out what's been going on and start to find relief, it gets exciting again. Hope you're on the right path now too.
What you've described is exactly what happened, happening to me to think I worked in a medical clinic for 13 years! Basically, it's due to stress. In addition to what you've described, I found out that I need Vitamin B1 for the stress.
Interesting! I haven't tried Vitamin B1. Do you get anyone in particular or just any trusted brand? And do you just take the suggested amount on the side?
At last somebody told about true cause of this problem. I always new that I have acid in my stomachdue to lack of stomach acid.
I'm glad you found the video and I really hope it helps you on your journey. I know how frustrating gerd symptoms are, so hopefully you are on the right path to healing! Keep us posted with how it goes!
Your video is a great help especially for me who have been wandering for years in a desert of unanswerable questions. Moving a bit after eating has helped me, too. It sure is very effective!!!
It's a long road to recovery but at least hopefully now you have a map!
I too feel better when I go for walks or cycle after eating (not running though- that makes me feel worse). My GERD symptoms are the worst for me when I sit for long periods of time like when I am at work.
Thankyou for sharing i suffer gerd for 2 years and i learn a lot from your video
Slowly im feeling better now,for changing my diet and life style
Thanks
I'm glad you found the video! Thanks for the comment. It feels nice to finally have some hope doesn't it? I know I was really excited to apply these things after YEARS of suffering.
It's a slow journey to fixing up the diet/lifestyle like you said but it's worth it.
Thank you for the information. It was a tremendous help to me. Feeling a LOT better!
Amazing... love to hear that! Glad you found the video 👊
Acid was rising up and burning my throat, I had a lump every time I swallowed. I was related to stress. My doc eventually put my on anti-depressants as this lowers the inflammation. I was sad about the situation but I wasn't depressed. It solved the issue. I also made a plan to get out of the situation. I often think that people on ibs, gut health forums over look stress as a cause as they chase after, h-pylori, parasite, gluten/dairy intolerant diagnosis.
I agree. I think it's a huge issue a lot of people don't know how to deal with. It's easier to just take medication than learn how to deal with stress.
What about hiatal hernia?
Your speaking is inspirational. Your an awesome speaker, you get to the point in a positive attitude!!!!!!
Oh thank you for saying, you made my day! I'm glad you found the video and hope it helped you on your path to healing and enjoying life again! 👊
I am old !( 78)... I think mine is Laryngeal hypersensitivity. Big problem is exhausting chronic productive cough. I do have some long term respiratory problem and doc suggested ct scan. Not keen. I still feel it is not the lungs.
Cleaning teeth even with just water, bending over to pick up pet dishes, etc. Swallowing too. Make me cough. ACV is helping a bit but going to try the Betaine and baking soda. Thank you.
How long have you had issues with this? And do you have any thoughts on why you developed this in the first place? I'm always curious... diet or lifestyle choices? Maybe allergies? Stress?
Please keep us posted on your results with the Betaine. Good luck!
Sorry did not see your reply before. Brief resume. Lost my Mum at 11, lived in cold non heated houses in England. Age about 35 after bad flu ( no TV then to push these things ). I had scar tissue and bronchiectasis plus developed fibromyalgia. Coughed ever since. Still think lungs involved but LPR seems far more relevant. Listening to people like you explains a lot. Doctors useless! I am an anxious not very happy person😮. Maybe this contributes? I am obsessed with the Vagus nerve( think I am a bit autistic and research until I drop). 😂 sure it is important.
Going to try the B.Soda. been taking acv which helps a bit. Sorry hope you can sort of understand. Thank you.
Ps. Not tried betaine yet either. Fibro very exhausting as is the coughing so not motivated. My 5 cats and 2 dogs take my energy. Also had Fuchs dystrophy ( needed corneal transplants). This is hereditary so I do wonder what else we can inherit? Nervous system rules such a lot. Can things like LPR be in our genes??
It's a good question. I know you mentioned being an anxious person in your other comment... have you ever worked on that at all? I've found some really awesome teachings lately that just make me so much happier... I think EVERYONE should listen/learn. Just curious. I don't want to sound preachy... but it's been a huge help for me on my path to healing. @@cynthiastogden7000
@@TheSAHDLifethanks. Just read this.😊
The best advice! These are all the things I have figured out but by bit and it really makes a difference. I didn’t know about the baking soda test, great idea!
It's such a relief finally figuring this stuff out isn't it? Sounds like you have been on the path to healing also. I'm so glad to be hear! Thanks for the comment!
I purchased a bed wedge that goes under my mattress....from head to toes. It keeps my head above my stomach while I sleep. No sore throat.
That's great. I used to put risers under the head of my bed. Haven't needed it anymore but was great at the time.
Glad i ran into this video. Since January i’ve been dealing with Gerd/ Silent Reflux and had no idea what was the issues. Went to emergency room three times and got treated but given medication with no specific treatment plan or diagnosis. Im glad I didn’t take the medication and began my own research and plan. I will see a gastroenterologist to confirm my own findings and confirmation on a treatment plan. Im big on being my own advocate for my health as should everyone. Definitely stress, Energy drinks and big meals led me here. Not sure still if it’s high or low but will be doing the test to be sure. Great content! Hopefully your video reaches out more people
Thanks for the great comment! Sorry to hear you are dealing with these issues but it sounds to me like you're on the right path. Keep us posted with how things go for you. Hopefully there was a information in the vid to get you excited about a game plan or plan of action on what to do moving forward.
@@TheSAHDLife will do. I see a gastroenterologist next week and will update as i go along.
Hi, may I know what is your symptoms?
@@20lounge Phlegm in throat, running nose, indigestion, wanting to throw up but never can, inflammation on esophagus causes that from the acid and it’s not closing correctly. Another symptom is losing voice
Thank you for this video. From what I understand, majority of people with heartburn and GERD are because of high amounts of acid, and of couse, loose LES.
In this video, it seems to be implied that majority of heartburn and GERD are because of low acid content.
Which is the case for the majority?
Well that's just it right... most of us are told we have HIGH acid when in fact I would argue most of us actually have LOW acid. Either way I think it's important to do a simple test to help guide us in which direction to go, and that is with the burp test which I mentioned in the video.
Thank you so much for this!!! I actually gargle salt with baking soda after meal to heal my sore throat. But I have yet to try the acid test.
It's nice to find relief with the baking soda but it's worth taking the time to fix the underlying problem you know? Let us know how the test goes!
Thank you for this video!!! I think I have low acid, all the symptoms you named I have, definitely going to figure out for sure which I have! Going in for h pylori test, and then asking for a pH test
I want to thank you again lol was just raving about this video to my husband, I was diagnosed with LPR, GERD and just recently diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus...they want to throw PPIs at me, when I said I want to treat this naturally and get to the root cause, they actually said to me, do want cancer? Because osteoporosis we can treat 😳😡 I DON'T want EITHER!! So I'm making huge changes in my lifestyle, most of what you suggested plus have added a little height to the top of my bed, etc
You gained a new follower!
I tried purchasing through your link but I'm in the US and it wouldn't let me...do you have an amazon influencer link with all your suggested products? Not sure if it will work but I'd try if you do
Oh I'm so glad you found the video! It's a very frustrating road to go down but at least hopefully now you have some hope. I'm happy to say years later I feel fantastic!
Oh that's really nice of you to ask. That's odd it won't let you order through those links, but don't worry too much about it. While it is helpful, ultimately I just want you to get the right thing and get better. I think if you click the link and it brings you to Amazon, there might be cookies set so whatever you buy from Amazon it will know I sent you. Any Betaine should help. Keep me posted with how it goes!
So glad to have you! My channel is all over the place but I'll get back to health stuff soon. I just follow the wind with my channel :) I really hope you give this a whirl and it works for you... it really sounds like you might be on the right path and hopefully with just a little bit of time, you'll start feeling better than you have in a LONG time.
Thanks-I’m going to try the baking soda test tomorrow. I appreciate your sharing your experience.
Glad you found the video! Keep us posted with how it goes!
Hi, I've been watching your videos and kind of feel I have hope again. I've been dealing with gerds for 3,5 years with classic hearburn symptoms, but this past 2 months I begin to have the symptom of burning sensation in my throat all day long.
I want to know, wether you experienced burning sensation as well, especially in night time/sleeping time?
I feel so exhausted because I feel like the doctors seems like do not really understand what is truly going on... but somehow I believe that I will find a way how to takle this. Hopefully, amen.
Oh yeah burning and pressure in my throat constantly. Plus when you are inflamed like that in your guts it's tiring physically. It sounds like you're on the right path my friend! Keep me posted with how it goes.
How are you now bro? I have similar simptoms
I had been going to DR after DR trying to figure out out why I had a Chronic cough. After many tests I think they finally settled on silent reflux. I never went back. So I am on my own trying to figure out my issue…
It's really frustrating I totally get it. I was on my own too and spent years in misery. Hopefully you have some ideas on things to try out moving forward and you are on the right track for healing.
The pills you recommended don’t have pepsin. Is that need to cure LPR? I thought HCL with Pepsin was preferred. Thank you for your help.
I've tried with and without and it really doesn't seem to make a difference. Getting product from a reputable brand is the most important. As long as it has the Betaine you are good to go! Let us know how it goes!
Great tips thank you a lot❤
Glad you found the video. Good luck on your journey!
Best video on this subject I have seen. Thank you!
Glad you found the video! Thanks for the positive vibes and good luck on your journey 👊
Funny, i just realized that i never burp anymore. Very happy to have found this channel
Welcome! Glad to have you 👊 Did something change in your life recently or did you just randomly stop burping?
I'm burping all day,got sore throat,my throat really hurts,what is ur regimen to stop burping
Wow this explains why i felt better after taking warm lemon water every morning
It sure is frustrating to deal with eh? But it sounds like you are on the right path. Good luck on your journey!
hi, may i know what is yout symptoms?
@TheSAHDLife I’ve had acid reflux symptoms for years now with no relief. Went to the doc, was prescribed ppi’s, they didn’t work. Changed my diet and lost around 29-30 lbs, still had acid reflux. Quit drinking, didn’t help. Finally I went to TH-cam for answers. Watched this video, bought some Betaine, and lo and behold, game changer. No more acid reflux. Incredible. You are a life saver.
Aw that's amazing to hear. It was such a frustrating thing for me to deal with as well so to be able to help others get through it and get back to life brings me great joy. Thanks for letting me know 👊
I’m honestly kind of surprised my doctor didn’t tell me to try Betaine before prescribing ppi’s. I’m guessing most doctors just don’t know much about low stomach acid and think reflux is only caused by high stomach acid.
Thank you for all the good information
My pleasure. Glad you found the video, hope it helps!
Thank You very much. Your Video helped me very much. I tried betain taking one pill of betain to my two meals I eat per day. Ever since I never had Reflex Symptoms any more. It is my game changer. Now my live is much better.
That is music to my ears my friend! I am so happy you found the video and are getting back to enjoying life :) 👊
I’ve just looked on Amazon. So many! Pls May I ask which brand you take?
@@helenwoodason8053 Honestly there is no right answer here... I think finding a brand you know that is reputable is important. Buying by ratings is a decent way to approach it.
@@TheSAHDLife thank you for your reply.
Haven't read through all the comments, but have you tried/heard of bridge swallowing? Im in the early stages of some kind of reflux and dabbling with this.
Interesting concept using gravity and swallowing to strengthen the LES.
Ohh have not heard of that before. Will check it out... nice share! 👊
Mine went away for like 2 years. Then it came back after not eating for 2 weeks. It was getting better but then i stopped eating again and sleeping at all for a month. I started getting rest seeing a little bit of changes but it's slow changes. Just hoping it gets better.
Did it originally go away on it's own or did you do anything back then? And did you just go through a stressful event where you stopped eating/sleeping? I'm just curious if the stress really initiated it or if it was like you said from not eating.
@@TheSAHDLife2 years I was having severe panic attacks. So I told myself I wasn't going to go through it anymore. Because of covid I stopped going out of the house. So I haven't been out for 2 years. I started going through depression in October and I realized that my body just started getting weak and in pain. So I started getting rest which I started feeling better but I after a while I was finding it hard to sleep and I wasn't getting more than 4 hours of sleep. Then I realized that my appetite went away.
@@TheSAHDLife the thing is the more and more I get rest the more and more the symptoms die down.