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Susan writes:

>One reason heartburn and antacid products make one feel worse is because
>the heartburn and indigestion are caused by a *lack* of stomach acid and
>enzymes to digest the food to start with.  So instead of killing what
>little acid (if any) we have left, we should be taking pancreatic
>enzymes and hydrochloric acid. . .

        I too find that I take many antiacids, though not nearly so many as
before the GF diet.  However, I still take "Zantac" 250mg. twice a day.
Without them my stomach will burn and hurt terribly, and I also will have
reflux problems.  (reflux is why they originally presribed the medication)

My questions are:
1.  What are the exact symptoms of low/lack of acid?
2.  What questions should I be asking my Dr. to help in the diagnosis of
this condition?
3.  Is this condition reversable?

TIA,
Lynda

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