How do you know if you have low or high stomach acid – is there a specific test? I’ve been trying to get on top of LPR for 3 odd years now. I’ve had some success and most symptoms are almost gone but some still persist. I’ve tried a LOT of various things so now just wanting it to GO.

Hi Lotus,
You are most welcome. I wasn’t aware that they can lower blood sugar. As for an alternative it depends what you are looking for, if you want calming relief or to lessen symptoms. Let me know and I’ll give you the relevant answer.

Hello David,
Thank you so much for sharing this information! I just learned that I have LPR after suffering for a year with it, I had no idea that there’s a condition called silent reflux! I just have a question regarding marshmallow root and slippery elm, they both have a blood sugar lowering effect, and I have hypoglycemia, do you know if there are alternatives to these? Or ways to take them without affecting blood sugar levels?

Hi,
It’s possible you could have low stomach acid yes. Is it definitive though – absolutely not. I have heard of the swollen gland on one side, infact I have had it myself. While I am not certain I think it could be correlated or linked to your ears in that case too. I wouldn’t say it’s a common symptom but it does happen for certain people.

Hi Nancy. How are you doing? I was so interested to read about your similar symptom of feeling like a swollen gland on one side. I too feel like I have a swollen tonsil when I swallow just on one side, but it comes and goes. Some days almost all day other days, maybe just 20 swallows I will feel it. Did this symptom ever go away for you? Love to hear how your doing. Thanks!