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Posted by Ainsley (NY) on 02/08/2006
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It works! It works! First after taking the apple cider the acid reflux increases for about 1 minute, then eventually the pain leaves.
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Posted by Bob (Tuscon, AZ) on 01/30/2006
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I have had some digestive issues for a while. Apple Cider Vinegar has helped significantly. I am not sure why it has helped, but I am glad I gave it a chance.
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Posted by Joyce (Reeds Spring, MO) on 01/28/2006
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I read about vinegar for acid reflux in a book and am occasionally bothered by this condition. I tried just swallowing a teaspoon on apple cider vinegar and low and behold. It worked. I was told that vinegar neutralizes acid and acid reflux is caused by too much acid in the stomach. So soon we get old. So late we get smart.
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Posted by Daniel (Phoenix, AZ) on 01/21/2006
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my voice left me and i went to get it checked out and the specialist said nothing was wrong with my vocal cords. he diagnosed me with reflux. i took prevacid but it didn't help. my homie found this site for me and a few minutes ago i tried some apple cider vinegar. my voice has been gone for 3 months. i hope these tips help because i feel like im at the end of it all. i'll keep everyone posted on if the vinegar helped.
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Posted by John (Spring City) on 01/14/2006
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I have suffered from Acid reflux for about 8 years. I have had several episodes that made me sit straight up in bed with spasms and tightness in my chest. My heart rate would even increase but that was probably anxiety over thinking I was having a heart attack. The last attack I had lasted about 12 hours so I went to the Doctor. She scheduled me to see a cardiologist who prescribed a stress test, EKG and a CAT scan to rule out heart problems. All the tests came out normal. Having heard some many different people talking about this screwy cure for acid reflux involving apple cider vinegar I decided to give it a try. You can say i'm full of it if you want but it works! Forget the Tums and Nexium and previcid because you won't need them and you'll save a lot of money. I won't lie to you, right after you drink the ACV your heartburn will get worse for about 20 minutes but after that you'll be jumping for joy and praising God...it really is a miracle cure. I take a half of a shot glass once in the morning and once at night and I'm reflux free. I still feel some slight spasms but even they are subsiding. I could go on and on but I'll leave you with this...just try a couple of teaspoons the next time you feel the acid rising and see if I am wrong.
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Posted by Matthew (Fayetteville, AR) on 01/13/2006
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Just wanted to say a huge thank you to this site for recommending ACV. I must confess I was sceptical and didn't believe it would work. All I can say to anyone reading this is give it a try - no-one on this site has a vested interest in reccomending this - nobody makes money from the reccomendation - I believe these are (like mine) genuine experiences. I have had problems with my throat for over a year and a half. Been to numerous doctors - camera's down my throat etc - all to no avail. I was prescribed acid reducrs several times - but they made no difference so I stopped taking them after 2/3 days. I didn't believe it was acid reflux as I had no heartburn or indigestion. Just a feeling of a lump in my throat, an occasional burning sensation in my neck & all around my throat, tingling and just a permenant uncomfortable feeling - for over a year and half. Before xmas it got worse & I went to another Doctor who gave me loads of free samples of Aciphex. Started taking them on Xmas day & far from fixing my throat - I started to GET heartburn & indigestion. For 6 days it was dreadful - stopped taking the pills - but everything continued. Then I found this website - bought ACV & literally with the first dose - the heartburn went. I have been taking it now for four days & my throat is totally normal. I no longer have a cough in bed (which I think now could have been the acid reflux) and sleep soundly. It really is amazing. I never had really bad heartburn - just my throat - but now even that has gone and I feel I can start feeling normal again. I will stay on ACV for the forseeable future as frankly I have no issues taking it. Funnily enough when I think back in life I have always enjoyed vinegar - as a kid I used to drink it neat - maybe my body was telling me something!!!
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Posted by Mike (Rockville, Indiana) on 01/13/2006
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I am always skeptical of folk cures but after several days with bouts of heartburn and several nights of acid reflux I tried a straight shot of plain white vinegar. It felt hot going down and at first I felt worse but after a minute or two I began to feel much better. I now dilute the vinegar with three or four parts water and add a little raspberry flavored syrup to make it more palatable. I have had good consistent results after drinking a couple of ounces once or twice a day. Apparently the secret to controlling acid reflux is more complicated than simply reducing the acid - some kind of pH balance must be coming into play. I can not believe the medical and pharmaceutical aren't aware of this inexpensive treatment that seems to work for most sufferers.
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Posted by Zark (Emerald City, The Land Of Oz) on 11/07/2013
Make sure to start with a smaller amount of ACV and build up. Also be sure to mix with juice or water and not to take it straight, as evidently some folks have trouble with the acidity.
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Posted by Kelitababy (Yucaipa, Ca, Usa) on 10/10/2012
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I had heard how beneficial ACV was for acid reflux and other things, so I bought bottle from a health food store, went out to my car, opened it up and took a big swig. Disaster struck, I couldn't breath, the strong fumes from undiluted ACV force the epiglottis to close and I could not breath, I thought I was going to die right there, but finally recovered. Lesson learned.
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Posted by Cali (Usa) on 10/02/2014
It's never recommended to take ACV straight. It's highly acidic, which is why you had a bad reaction. Always dilute it with water (e.g. 1 tsp per 8 oz of water).
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Posted by Michael (Lexington, Ky) on 11/12/2012
I have acid reflux and take prescription meds which does not seem to do anything. Is apple cider vinegar safe and effective. How much should you take and when? Please help, I am really desperate.
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Posted by Nat (Woodstock, Va) on 10/05/2012
Warning: Not everyone who has Acid Reflux or GERD suffers from "too little stomach acid, " which is the reason that is usually given for taking ACV. Some people simply DO have TOO MUCH acid production, and ACV will make it worse. I tried ACV and it never did anything but give me heartburn and increased reflux.
The truth is, pouring acid on top of acid is NOT always a good idea, no matter what anyone here says. If your problem is excess stomach acid, your condition will get worse. Just take the omeprazole, fo heaven's sake. :)
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Posted by Marisa (Houston) on 10/24/2013
Hi I read your response to the other person, and I have so many questions for you, I was diagnosed with acid reflux like five weeks ago, and I am taking Omeprazole, I don't feel much better, I have no burning sensation or heartburn but I feel like I have food all day long in my troath, I have cut on diet coke and caffeine and try to eat smaller portions. But I don't feel much better, How do I know if I have low acid or high acid? should I just try the apple cider vinegar and see if it works, another person said that not everyone has low acid, so I am confused, what do you recomend I should do? I am really desperate of course.
Thank you in advance for your help. Marisa
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Posted by Carole (Banbury, England) on 02/07/2017
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Cherries always give me Acid reflux. ACV in warm water with manuka honey really helps.
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Posted by Sharon (Pittsford, Mi) on 02/02/2013
This is in response to Reginald from Texas. Yes, the ACV and water tastes bad, but add some honey to taste and it actually tastes pretty good. Honey is very benificial. I put 1 tablespoon of ACV, the mother kind, to 8 oz. of spring water. I heat about 4 oz. and then add 1 teaspoon of honey. (I save the other 4 oz. for later in the day. ) The honey will then dissolve better. Enjoy! :)
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Posted by Nat (Bridgewater, Va) on 05/03/2012
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Nay - every time I have tried ACV for my acid reflux, I have experienced no benefit, and often gotten additional heartburn as a result.
I know some people believe that acid reflux is due to a deficiency of stomach acid, but that does not seem to be the case for me. Pouring acid (ACV) on top of acid made little sense to me from the start and did not work in my case.
Omeprazole and the occassional Tums are the only things that control it.
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Posted by Isobella (Uk) on 07/15/2012
Be very careful of long you take Omeprazole the long term side affects can be very bad.
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Posted by Dr. Matt (Gilbert, Arizona) on 08/09/2012
Just a side note from what "sistasuzy" wrote:
It is actually better if you leave the water until after your food is digested, if you drink too much water you will dilute the acidity of the HCl in your stomach and you will not digest properly. The current recommendations with those that have GERD are to eat meals and drink very little during those meals. After the meal has been completely digested, drinking water is helpful with residual reflux, however, the whole idea is to *digest* the food. Also, as I have written before, bicarb is regularly used as a cheap reflux aid, but baking soda (bicarb) lowers the acidity (raises the pH) too quickly and signals the proton pumps to produce more acid. The best remedies for "neutralizing" stomach acid are typically, Calcium Carbonate (tums) and Aluminum and Calcium Hydroxide (mylanta). Matt, Pharm D. MSCIS
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Posted by Stan (Fort Walton Beach, Fl, Usa) on 08/23/2012
I actually caused my own problem with acid reflux, here's how. I drank (yes I did) a 16 oz glass of apple cider vinegar by pinching my nose and drinking it down all at once. I got a sore throat that night, and later woke up when acid splashed up into my throat beginning my now constant problem. Got an appointment at the clinic (after ruling out heart attack) proscibed me nexium (wait for about a month and see what happens) Since I'm on atacand HCL and Simvastatin, I checked the interactions when I got home and found there were problems with the mixture so I stopped taking the meds and passed the info to the clinic (who hadn't checked for this in advance). Now I'm looking to find a natural cure for my self induced acid reflux (surmise I did some damage to the asophagus since it now constantly leaks acid into my throat between meals). Any advice?
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Posted by Gigi (Ct) on 02/20/2014
Did you use apple cider vinegar with the mother? I got mine from whole foods. I took 4 tablespoons twice a day before your lunch and dinner and then a drink water and I had a piece of bread then I sat down had my light meal. I also drank almost a half a gallon for a little bit more water everyday for 3 weeks. I also stayed away from dairy which can cause acid reflux!
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Posted by Christine (Stroud, Pa) on 12/15/2014
I was in the same situation as you. Then I learned about super greens. Go to your health food store and buy super greens. After 3 days of super greens my heartburn was gone. It is all about balancing your ph level in your body.
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Posted by Tom (Wolverhampton, Uk) on 02/26/2012
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Apple Cider Vinegar for Acid Reflux: I have recently come across the Earth Clinic website and was pretty well excited at the prospect of finding a remedy for acid reflux that I have endured for years. I purchased the Apple Cider Vinegar and used the suggested dosage, 2 tablespoons with 1/4 teaspoon of Bicarb Of Soda in a glass of warm water. This was taken 1hr before a meal 3 times a day. After 3 days the acid reflux has become more pronounced both day and night.
I have taken different prescribed medicines in the past and they haven't worked. I had a gastroscope check done and nothing wrong was found. The whole experience has attempted to make me miserable but I have resisted that and endeavoured to find a solution. I was hopeful for this ACV remedy to work but after 3 days of trying it out, the symptoms have become slightly worse. Each night I waken after 2 hours sleep having been disturbed by the acid reflux. Sometimes I experience an associated high temperature and sweat.
Can any one offer me any advice for my situation. I would be most grateful. Thanks, Tom
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Posted by Andrea (Bismarck, Nd) on 02/27/2012
Hi there, this is just a brain bubble after reading your comment, but the high temperature caught my attention. Maybe consider ruling out an H. Pylori bacterial infection before you continue. H. Pylori is a strain of bacteria most commonly contributing to or causing stomach ulcersand other lesions. If that's the source of your troubles, that may resolve your reflux with treating the infection.
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Posted by Sistasuzy (Phoenix, Az) on 02/27/2012
People often hate it when I suggest that they don't drink enough water. One main cause of acid reflux is not enough water to properly digest your food. If you drink any beverages with caffeine in them you are acutally removing water from your body. Caffeine acts like a diuretic. So for every drink you have with caffeine in it - you would have to drink 2 glasses of water of the same amount just to be even. Try drinking just some water. I drink a whole glass of water about 30 minutes before each meal and I also drink some after the meal. If I have an occaiosional round of heartburn now I drink either the apple cider vinegar alone with some water or the baking soda in some water.
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Posted by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 02/27/2012 2048 posts
Tom, the presence of stones in the gallbladder causes all sorts of digestive issues including acid reflux; this occurs because the flow of bile (2 liters per day) is disrupted. Bile is essential for digestion and the neutralization of acid. Hope this helps.
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Posted by Alex (Honolulu, Hi, United States) on 02/27/2012
Hello Tom, I used to have very bad reflux. I would never get the actual heartburn sensation, but I would get a lot of acid in my throat and pain as a result. Completely ridding my diet of rice, pasta, potatos, wheat, fruit, sugar, and then taking lemon bicarb has the reflux 100% gone. I was made very ill by taking reflux medication (PPIs) which is probably why my diet has to be so extreme. I would hope that most people could make do by just reducing starchy/carby foods and sugar rather than outright eliminating them.
I don't feel comfortable outright giving advice, so I'll just speak in terms of what worked for me:
In my personal experiences with ACV bicarbonate, no amount of the remedy would prevent my reflux if I consumed starchy or sugary foods. I was also surprised to figure out that reflux caused by one meal would carry into the following meals. If I ate a bowl of oatmeal I would get reflux that same meal, but I would also get *some* reflux for the following 3-10 meals. The reflux would graduallly lessen each meal if I stayed away from carbs and sugar. Overall this delayed negative reaction to a variety of meals made it very confusing to figure out which foods were problematic. My reflux was likely caused by an overgrowth of gut fungi/bacteria, likely a classic candida situation. However, you may experience reflux differently, and for different reasons.
I'd also like to note that my first times consuming bicarbonate had no immediate effect. Taking ACV (mildly diluted in water, without baking soda) directly with meals was slightly beneficial. This led me to conclude that my issue was having too little stomach acid (a common problem, though counterintuitive). I took Betaine HCl 650 mg w/ pepsin which is basically a stomach acid supplement and had dramatic positive results. I would definitely recommend researching Betaine HCl -- but be wary because if you do in fact have strong (or overactive) stomach acid then betaine hcl could be painful.
In the overall scheme of things the Betaine HCl was just a temporary solution for me. My own stomach acid did return to normal from Betaine HCl (as it does for many people) but I have a weak immune system and eating starchy foods again reverted me to my refluxy state. There's a hypothesis floating around that if your body is too acidic and unhealthy it will stop making stomach acid because it can barely handle neutralizing it after each meal. I have no idea if this is true or not, but it lead me to try both ACV baking soda and lemon baking soda. After only 2 days of taking the lemon bicarb I had so much stomach acid that I was unable to take betaine hcl without experiencing pain. I've kept the carbs very low and remained reflux free.
Hopefully you can find something that works for you. Good luck!
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Posted by Mike (Montreal, Quebec Canada) on 02/27/2012
Alex, have you tried changing your diet to mostly alkaline by increasing the amount of vegetables, preferably raw?
Don't stop taking HCL betaine just to avoid burning issues since HCL is known to increase white blood cell count and thus reinforce your entire immune system. Take HCL with plenty of yogurt or after eating a lot of alkaline food. There are no negative side effects to taking too much HCL.
HCL won't probably cure your problem permanently because you need to get to the root cause of the problem. As Tim pointed out, gallbladder stones alone can cause problems because this clearly indicates a blocked liver from excess cholesterol deposits that reduces bile flow so vital to digestive health.
In my case I have completely restored my digestive health by naturally dissolving the excess cholesterol which at my age was the cumulative effect of having eaten to many fatty meals in my lifetime.
FOR EVERYONE: WHEN YOU EAT A FATTY MEAL DO YOU ACTUALLY BELIEVE THAT IT DOES NOT LEAVE SOME DEPOSIT OF CHOLESTEROL IN YOUR LIVER?
I learned the hard way that it does and when your liver gets clogged up to a point where there is below minimum bile flow, suddenly you begin to encounter digestive problems.
If left untreated over time would result into all sorts of complications as a result of a complete pathogen invasion of your system. The large quantity of bile in your stomach after every meal is enough to control all pathogens in your digestive system which is the root cause of excessive gas and other digestive abnormalities.
Furthermore, lack of bile can naturally lead to an increase in your body's overall acidity which no matter how much you attempt to alkalize it using Ted's formula for example, could never be a substitute for the real thing.
Just by unclogging your liver with a natural emulsifier such as granulated soy lecithin or pure liquid lecithin would offer a permanent solution to the problem. I am living proof of this since I started following this cholesterol emulsifier program. I now feel so good after eating a meal just like I remember when I was very young and healthy.
Many people don't realize the significant importance of correct levels of bile flow in your system.
When there is maximum bile flow in your digestive system you can feel the positive effect in your stomach as it this tends to stimulate your whole digestive system to function properly. The results, no stomach pain whatsoever, no more insomnia, no more excessive gas, normal stool appearance and especially always full of energy during the day.
A serious bile problem usually begins to show up as frequent diarrhea which in my case was the leading indicator of a clogged liver. As hard as it is for me to believe this (which by the way has been confirmed by searching over the internet) chronic diarrhea can be treated very effectively by simply taking granulated soy or pure liquid lecithin. The results in some cases can be very dramatic as what I experienced for myself. A baffling 2 year off and on chronic diarrhea problem completely resolved overnight!!!!!!!
Low bile flow problem does cause chronic diarrhea according to many who have had their gallbladder removed especially after eating a fatty meal unless they take certain medication for it (extracted bile from other animals I believe).
Let me conclude with the following recommendation for restoring a malfunctioning digestive system by replenishing it with the basic natural ingredients that mother nature has provided us at birth.
Afterward you can then reduce the amount of supplements according to whether or not there is overall improvement.
(1). HCL Betaine for sufficient levels of stomach acids.
(2). Digestive enzymes to reduce wear and tear on pancreas.
(3). 1 tablespoon of granulated soy lecithin after every meal for optimum bile flow.
(4). Plenty of vegetables for alkalizing your stomach which will protect it from the damaging effect of excessive acidity caused by processed food.
(5) Occasionally consume DGL tablets to build a protective barrier inside your stomach lining to counter any damage caused by pathogens especially from the pylori bacteria that would eventually lead to ulcers.
(6) And of course don't go back to eating processed food, instead consume only the good fat.
The results of following this program will no doubt allow you to pinpoint specifically as to the cause of your digestive problems. This would tend to artificially compensate what is lacking in your whole digestive system temporarily until your digestive system can function properly on its own.
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Posted by Tina (Houston, Usa) on 02/28/2012
Please, please try this and you will be amazed how quicly the acid reflux is gone! Get some store bought kombucha in ginger flavor and sip 1-2 bottles daily. You will notice a complete turnaround in 48 hours. I was stunned and amazed how good I feel without acid reflux.
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Posted by Alex (Honolulu, Hi, United States) on 02/28/2012
Hi Mike, I've got a post in the alkalizing section about my own conditions (diagnosed mercury toxicity and related issues).
I was wondering if there is a way to figure out if bile is/was a problem for me.
I'm about 6 foot, and 145 lbs (thin). I was 175 lbs when I was fit before I had mercury problems.
My diet is only vegetable (50% raw), some nuts, olive oil, organic meat and supplements (probiotics, b-complex, most vitamins, most trace minerals). I'd like to eat fruit, or whole grains, but if I eat either I get plunged into fogginess and fatigue. I'm not sure why I'm not alkaline without Ted's lemon/bicarb remedy, as my diet is hugely vegetable. I attribute everything to immune system problems and negative gut flora overgrowth (as is often associated with mercury) but I don't really know. Overall things have been steadily improving since I started this restrictive diet. In the past I had weak stomach acid, but this no longer seems to be a problem.
What do you think? Bile/lecithin problems? I really can't afford to lose any weight. In fact I'd love a way to gain weight.
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Posted by Mike (Montreal, Quebec) on 02/29/2012
Hello Alex, Do you often have diarrhea?
Is the color of your stool very pale and sometimes yellowish?
Do you experience a lot of gas?
Do you have any pain on your upper abdomen between rib cage?
Is your tongue white?
Most important of all do you always feel bloated especially after a big meal?
These are the normal signs of bile problem.
Other than that since HCL Betaine seems to work for you then why not increase the dosage and see what happens as long as you take plenty of water with it or consume a lot yogurt. I have once consumed 12 capsules of it (6 grams) and never had a sore stomach afterwards because I took plenty of yogurt afterwards.
You will find that taking HCL Betaine is very effective against the feeling of being bloated as this is often a sign that the pathogens are being destroyed inside your stomach.
Also, the Yogurt by itself will help by replenishing the good bacterias.
You can start taking lecithin soy and see if that can improve your condition as well as this insure maximum bile flow to control the pathogens in your stomach.
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Posted by Teresa (St. Louis, Mo) on 03/09/2012
Is anyone have a lot of gas after taking the AVC n baking soda drink? I had been taking it for three weeks and I have gas all the time.
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Posted by Piyush (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) on 02/12/2012
I was suffering from acid reflux since february 2011 then I saw so many doctors they gave me lots of medicine but when I take medicine then its ok but when I discontinue medicine the problem starts again then in the month of september2011 I do endoscopy then it found reflux esophagitis with ulceration erosive gastritis. The doctor advice me to take razo-d before breakfast and sleeping time after two months I again done endoscopy then the endoscopy reports shows normal but after one month the same problem starts and in this problem when starts my breathing problem also started. So please advice me that will apple cider vineager will work for me about my problem if yes then please tell me how to take Apple Cider Vinegar and where to get I live in india my age is 30years. I will be waiting for your early reply
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Posted by Mel (Katy, Texas) on 01/10/2012
I just saw your post and wanted to let you know my doctor thought the lump in my throat was anxiety and it was. He put me on 20mg of celexa for anxiety and I feel a whole lot better. I also use apple cider vinegar along with my ppi and it has helped so much.
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Posted by Liz (Boston, Massachusetts) on 01/19/2012
PPI = Proton Pump Inhibitor. Prilosec, Prevacid, etc. are all PPI's.
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Posted by Pat (Minneapolis, Mn) on 02/23/2012
ppi is "proton pump inhibitor" It is a class of drugs often used to reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces. Nexium is just one of several brand names that comes immediately to mind.
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Posted by Kristy (St. Louis, Mo, Usa) on 11/29/2011
Hi! Thanks for posting your results. I'm new to this site and I'm trying to find out Ted's exact remedy for acid reflux. What are the doses and how many times a day does he recommend the ACV and should I be doing baking soda too? I'm desperate for relief. Any info you can offer would be helpful! Thanks!
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Posted by Djt (Medford, Or ) on 09/26/2011
I wake up with a horrible taste in my mouth in the morning and my throat is sore or if I nap in th recliner I have a sore throat and bad taste when I wake up. Sometimes in the night I guess I burp and up comes a horrible taste (bile?); so bad I can't get it out of my mouth. Do you think ACV would help with this?
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Posted by Mike (Stuart, Fl) on 10/11/2011
Try sleeping on your left side.
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Posted by Duffy (San Francisco, Ca) on 10/14/2011
A recommendation at doctorstevenpark.com is to eat 3-4 hours before bed. He also has information about how stomach contents migrate up when one stops breathing during the night.
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Posted by Wendy (Clearwater, Fl) on 12/23/2011
Sounds like you may have SIBO. Check out the work of MD Mark Pimentel for more insight. Rifaximin is the antibiotic of choice for this, but that is just a part of the story. It is a complicated disease.
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Posted by Sgoyette87 (Deltona, Florida) on 11/07/2012
Just tried it 2tbs in a glass of water seems to be working thank god cause antacids are not.
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Posted by Judy (Redding, California) on 09/21/2011
I've just begun taking ACV along with Baking soda. According to Ted from Thailand, you're supposed to take on empty stomach which I assume is before each meal. Now I'm seeing comments about taking the ACV/BC after each meal. Now I'm confused. I assumed the idea was to prevent acid reflex and as with Prilosec, you have to take before meals, it doesn't work if you take it after a meal. Did I miss something somewhere?
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Posted by Countrygrl (Hodgenville, Kentucky, Usa) on 09/06/2011
I am new here and I would like to get some advice on the ACV and Baking Soda theory. I am now taking 2 meds for acid reflux(Gerd) prilosec 20mg and zantac 150mg and I am wanting to get off the both of them.. I have tried the organic ACV at one time but it seemed like to me it burned my stomach and made me worse but maybe it was because I was doing things all wrong.. I would love to get off of these meds that I am taking for this but I dont want to be in misery doing it.. Any Replys would be great.. Thanks everyone and God bless you. Sherry
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Posted by Marius (Centurion, South Africa) on 08/15/2011
I'm definitely trying this ACV. I've also heard from good sources that pineapple just one ring or a sip of juice after eating will help. Lemon half an hour before.
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Posted by Lori (Reedsville, Wi) on 06/03/2011
Can regular store bought ACV be used for this?
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Posted by Sarah (Gillette, Wyoming) on 05/06/2011
Lilli, Maybe you have some other digestive disorders that you are unaware of, such as food allergies, eosinophilic esophigitis, or gallbladder issues. You might consider going to see a gastroenterologist or allergist for testing.
