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Posted by Keran (Cocoa, FL) on 11/08/2008
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I have suffered for over 20 years with acid reflux. Prilosec used to work when it was prescribed and not able to be bought over the counter. I suffered morning noon and night. Just taking a drink of water in the morning would trigger the acid reflux. Tonight I was so fed up with drinking baking soda, that I typed in "home remedies for acid reflux disease" and hit this site. I immediately drank ACV with water and cannot believe the burning is gone. When I get up in the morning, before coffee I am going to drink it again. WOW what a relief it is, so ironic, I am saying that, isn't that a slogan for a commercial that doesn't work?? I am in heaven. Just so you know, my husband wanted to have sex today, but I was in so much pain from the disgusting pain of acid reflux, I had to pass, but after the ACV treatment, I invited him to bed!!!!
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Posted by Lorraine (Charles Town, WV, USA) on 10/31/2008
Hello, in answer to your pressure in the chest issue... I have esophageal cancer and a hernia, I also get the pressure in the chest and it seems to be related to the early digestive process. I strongly urge you to try sitting up straight to take pressure off the stomach, and try to breathe deeply. Tums may help some, but I found it really didn't get to the pressure area. I think you need to speak with your DR on this, make sure that the pressure is not from a twist in the intestines or hernia.
Eating right and staying away from coffee is also important. (Take it from me, black coffee is not your friend).
Some of the earliest signs of cancer go undetected because today's society makes indigestion as common a reference as overeating. But it IS serious, and can make your life painfully change if you do not address the situation medically. If you have not been to the doctor, go. The pressure in my chest is what caused me to go, and although it was from air in the herniated area of the stomach (where it comes into the chest cavity) I would never have caught the cancer until it was deadly. Don't take unnecessary risks with your life. It is too short as it is.
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Posted by Connie (Knoxville, TN) on 10/28/2008
Casey, you said you had severe pressure in your chest... was it more the center of the chest or under your left rib cage... I am experiencing major pressure under left rib cage and the drugs, ACV, etc. seem to be doing nothing. This is only my first day using ACV, so I will give it more time. Thanks.
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Posted by Casey (Chicora, Pennsylvania) on 10/18/2008
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hi this is the first time i have ever replied to a website like this. so here it goes. for the last couple of wks i have . recently i have had severe chest pain, earache, and flu like symptoms on one day. yesterday at work i was in really bad shape my chest felt like i had a 500lb person sitting on it and i am only 117lbs so that is alot. i though i was havin a heartattack. on top of that i took four asprin not all at once but during a 8 hr pd.so i woke up today and took tums. they relieved some of the pain but i didnt really have much. i figured i would look on the internet to see about acid reflux due to i remember havin it a few yrs ago but not thtat bad. i read the acv article and decided to try it. well i have had it in my system for two hrs now and it seems to have helped alot. except for the whole fact of the taste is really bad. lol. i really hope it works and stays away. but we will see. thanks for the advice though and i love this site.
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Posted by Bobby UHUAD (POCO, B.C, Canada) on 10/17/2008
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Well let me say that ACV was awesome and it works!!!
I was suffering from acid reflex for years, as far as I remember - I kept on taking TUMBS to ease the pain every time I got A.F problem. I got some sleepless nights and that burning sensation - sucks!!!
Recently I was surfing the net for some organic remedy, I found this site - So I tried ACV (two teaspoonfulof ACV with water). And oh boy, it works!!!
Thank you so much for all the help and you guys made my day.
Organic is better than some chalky and dry medicine...yack!!!
Cheers to all!!!
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Posted by Willie (Los Angeles, CA) on 10/10/2008
Dean, When you say you got scoped and your "throat looked bad" what do you mean. I am a singer, missing some of my normal range and resiliancy, so I got scoped. I was told I had Acid Reflux and it's irritating my larynx. It would be helpful to know more about what you feel in your throat. I suffer hoarseness, gravely sounds, and a mild feeling of a sore throat always. Thanks!
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Posted by Julian (Willow Grove, Pennsylvania) on 10/09/2008
The wound in your esophagus didn't cause your acid reflux. It is the result of the acid creeping back up your throat and damaging your esophagus. Prevacid takes care of my acid reflux, and when I run out of it, I swallow a spoonful of balsamic vinegar. Try it.
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Posted by Mike (Manila, Philippines) on 09/27/2008
I have a question. What if the cause of the reflux is wound on the esophagus? will ACV be alright?
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Posted by Leena (Montrose, CO) on 09/25/2008
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Dan, when I first tried the ACV I had the same reaction. Do try it again it works!!!! I have had acid reflux for about 3 years - ACV does work..hopefully you will try it again...good luck cause it is painful..now I'm cured.
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Posted by Dan (Washington, DC) on 09/24/2008
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Huge NAY for Apple Cider Vinegar to treat Acid Reflux. I tried it after reading the site. The cider hurt my stomach and made my symptoms much worse It kept me up until 3am. Tread carefully.
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Posted by Mary (Raleigh, NC) on 09/23/2008
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I have been suffering with acid reflux for about a year and a half but didn't want to take the PPIs. I have taken Nexium, Aciphex, Prilosec, etc. but nothing worked for me. In fact, some of the meds made my symptoms worse. I started seeing a naturopathic Dr. and it helped to some extent, but didn't alleviate the symptoms entirely. I would wake up several times during the night and finally had to elevate our bed about 8 inches, which my husband had to get used to. This helped too, but still was waking up with symptoms. Yesterday i was searching the internet and found this site and i saw the ACV comments and decided to try it. So i mixed a tablespoon of organic ACV with a cup of water and added some maple syrup for sweetening and drank 1 dose at about 6:00 pm and another before bedtime. Last night was the first night in MONTHS that i have slept thru the night and felt rested. It was awesome! That pain behind my sternum has disappeared and i don't feel that "hairball" in my throat anymore. I took another dose this morning and feel almost "normal" again. I can't believe what a difference this is making for me! I am so thankful that i tried this. I was almost at the end of my rope with these symptoms and just could not take the meds anymore. I've actually heard from some naturopathic folks that acid reflux is actually a LACK of stomach acid. Don't know if that's true, but it makes sense if the ACV is making the symptoms disappear. I plan to continue with this therapy and hope that it will continue to work.
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Posted by Judy (Pardes Hanna, Israel) on 09/21/2008
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I started using stronger and stronger medicines for acid reflux and wanted to try something else. Looking in your site, I got some apple cider vinegar. I take less than a teaspoonful in a large glass of water, twice a day, and have stopped using any medicine. Thank you so much.
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Posted by DANIEL A MANJARREZ SANTIAGO (LOS ANGELES, US) on 09/19/2008
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I TRIED EC REMEDY OF ACV SUGESTION FOR MY ACID REFLUX. I'VE BEEN IN PPI'S SINCE 1993. I JUST READ THE INFO ON THIS SITE AND RAN TO TRADER'S JOE FOR IT. I TOOK A 16oz GLASS WITH 2 TBSPNS AT NITE. IS GONE! I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE. ALSO MY ITCHY NOSE STOPPED!! THIS WAS DUE TO ALLERGIES. I'M NOW DRINKING THE 2TBSP W/1LTR OF WATER TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS. THANK THE LORD FOR THIS SITE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL THAT THOUGHT OF THIS!!
** one tiny thing: My upper right lip started tremoring as soon as I finished with the 16oz glass. By morning it looks like cold sores where coming out, but they were dead! No pain, no itching, no redness. They were gone by 8:00am. The lip still tremoring, though, any thoughts...?
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Posted by Jackie (Marion, IL) on 09/18/2008
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OK I tried it and the 1st and 2nd day I had some burning and it did seem like the acid reflux got worse but I stuck it out like all of you said and by the 3rd day it was gone completely. Now I am taking 1 teaspoon in the AM with 8oz of water and I am good for the whole day. No more meds, I am free. This really does work you need to give it a chance. If you get the burning start with less than a tablespoon because you may not need as much, like me. Go on give it a try. It is worth the try to be free from meds and that knife pain in your stomach. Let us know what happens.
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Posted by Kevin (Surprise, Arizona) on 09/14/2008
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I tried straight Apple Cider Vinager once as a preventive measure and it actually started an Acid Reflux attack. Not sure about Baking soda plan on trying that and apples for a quick fix next.
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Posted by Dana (Los Angeles, USA) on 09/09/2008
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I have been on omeprazole for about 6 months, after an endoscope revealed an esophageal ulcer. It healed after a couple of months, and I've been trying to wean myself off the pills ever since, without success. So I tried the ACV, first time about 5 days ago, and so far, so good.
Now, my question is this: Do I need to keep taking ACV? If so, for how long? Forever? Or does it "reset" the stomach to go back to "normal" amounts of acid production?
So in my mind, a "treatment" would necessitate taking this continually, whereas a "cure" would mean that you take it for some duration, then you are able to stop taking it without further symptoms.
And second question: I have been unable to find a consensus about dosage. I have been taking two teaspoons about 4x each day, spread throughout the day. This seems to be working, but is there a better, optimal protocol?
thanks
Dana
9/8/2008: Dana writes: "Hi again, another question. What are the long-term ramifications of taking the ACV?
And I am taking it plain, in water, with no baking soda. I have mild blood pressure issues, so I don't want to add sodium to my diet. Is there any problem with taking this ACV straight into the water, without sodium bicarbonate?
thanks
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Posted by Gerald (Saint Petersburg, Florida) on 09/07/2008
I am at this writing trying the apple cider vinegar suggestion, although currently taking Nexium which does not appear to be working very well.Prolosec didn't work at all, and during really bad attacks neither did the baking soda remedy, at least not in a noticeable way. just took the vinegar and after a couple of minutes I belched, Man that really felt good. I really happy to have found this site, so thanks to the owners. I will let you all know how this goes
Thanks...G
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Posted by Sheila (Bay Shore, NY) on 09/06/2008
In July, 2007, I had pleurisy; that's when I discovered that my body rejects antibiotics [belching, nausea, couldn't sleep, eat, think]. After 3 different antibiotics, I cut out every med, slept for 16 hrs, 12 hrs the next 2 days, and began to eat light, organic broth to complete healing -- almost. Since then, I've suffered from what finally has been diagnosed as Acid Reflux. It was the 3d doctor, my dentist, who "got my attention" about this diagnosis, when he told me that the acid had stripped my front teeth of all their enamel!!! "Handle the Acid Reflux before you come back to take care of your teeth, or you will be spending your money for nothing".
Has anyone else with AR experienced this? I am THRILLED to have found this website, began eating apple slices and using the ACV this morning, along with Calc Phos, Nat Phos and Stomach Calm per my nutritionist. When I told her about the 3 recent medical diagnoses [after I had tested "negative" for AR this past summer with her], I asked, "How do I deal with this conflicting evidence?" TRUST YOUR BODY, she said. What an AHA moment that was! Thanks, Sheila
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Posted by Debbie (Waverly, United States) on 09/03/2008
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Apple Cider Vinegar has been a miracle for my mother. She has been suffering terribly from acid reflux and it was so bad the other night she felt like she could not breath. She has tried every medication over the counter and prescription and nothing has worked. She was desperate, so I thought I would look up some natural cures and found this site. I called her right away and told her about the apple cider vinegar. She tried it right away and she could not believe it. She said immediatley her throat felt better and she slept all night for the first time in weeks. She took it agian today and said she still feels great. She said she has not even taken a pill today. She used 8oz of water and a Tb. Apple cider Vinegar and a pinch of baking soda. Thanks for this site. Its a life saver. Debbie
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Posted by Dean (Overland Park, KS) on 09/02/2008
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ACV cured my stomach pain. thanks to this site. My history follows: I am on Protonix(PPI)since my diagnosis of gastrix reflux. I have been scoped and my throat looks bad. My pain is contolled as long as I dont eat junk foods,foods in boxes,bags,etc. No alcohol or chocolate. The problem sneaks up on me when I cheat, some crackers, corn chips, etc. It doesnt take much,,, then I am in huge break through pain. Unrelenting pain that zaps your strength. I can max out on rolaids or gaviscon..without relief. Seems as tho the alkaline products don't help me one bit. Last night (after eating a no cheese, no meat mexican veg fahita and 2 hand fuls of corn chips, no alcohol), I was in massive,unrelenting pain that woke me up at 1 am, could not sleep, found your site at 2:30 am. Took 2 tbls of B__gs organic ACV. Felt a little odd at first, but no worse. So I took a second dose of ACV and By 3am I was pain free. Took a while to get to sleep as I was so keyed up from the pain. I write this to encourage others, seems as tho some are helped by acidic products such as ACV, mustard, pickle juice, olive juice, etc)
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Posted by Joyce (Joelton, Tn) on 08/26/2008 490 posts
To Carmen from Jacksonville, Have you thought of trying Bill's inhalation method of hydrogen peroxide?
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Posted by Carmen (Jacksonville, FL) on 08/25/2008
Deborah from Ronan's comments about her singer's throat caught m attention. I have had presistent sore throat for years & trying to sing in my throat really brings it to my attention. I was told last year I have acid reflux & have tried the typical RX's that didn't help & caused other problems. I'm trying the apple now, but wanted more info on the ACV use & the issues with the throat. Appreciate any help I can get...I love to sing in church but it's a real problem. Thanks!
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Posted by Jeff (Los Angeles, CA) on 08/21/2008
Kristi from Peoria AZ 8-20-08: Can you please tell me the name of the Apple Cider Vinegar supplements and what store you purchased them from? I am looking for the same thing. Thank you. Jeff
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Posted by Kristi (Peoria, AZ) on 08/20/2008
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Apple Cider Vinegar has been my miracle cure! I began to suffer from acid reflux this past winter when my gall bladder decided to stop working properly. The pain, weight loss and sleepless nights were making life for me and my family miserable. The side effects from the doctor prescribed PPI's were worse than the reflux. After reading posts from this site in June, I ran out and bought Apple Cider Vinegar supplements from my local health food store. I just couldn't stomach drinking the vinegar straight. After the first supplement, my stomach felt a little calmer, but I thought perhaps it was just wishful thinking. Each day I continued on with the ACV supplements (1 with each meal), and each day the reflux improved. I can now completely control my reflux with ACV supplements and diet, staying away from my trigger foods as much as possible. Sometimes I forget to take the supplements at each meal and still no problems. I also take digestive enzymes and probiotics to aid digestion since my gall bladder has been removed.
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Posted by Joyce (Joelton, Tn) on 08/18/2008 490 posts
To Robert from Toronto: To answer the why? It is called job security, if the doctors told you that ACV would solve the acid indigestion problem, you would not keep coming back for another prescription. Another thing to consider is that the strongest union of all, the AMA, will try to put any doctor recommending anything they can't control will try to put them out of business.
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Posted by Joyce (Joelton, Tn) on 08/18/2008 490 posts
To Laura with esophageal spasms: Hi Laura, You might start thinking magnesium deficiency in any spasm, cramping, nervous, or restless leg problems. You aren't likely to have any all effects from taking a supplement and/or utilizing the transdermal application recommended by Dr. Mark Sircus, whose article "Transdermal Magnesium" is available on line.
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Posted by Laura (Florence, Texas) on 08/18/2008
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Dear Jane and Jacky, I've only recently started having esophageal spasms myself (the first was 2 months ago), and they are so painful. My doctor had no idea what was causing them, but gave me prilosec anyway. Thanks doc. I've also been going to acupuncture every week for about a month and thought it might be helping until 2AM this morning when a severe spasm hit. Now, I'm scouring the internet in the middle of the night. After reading your postings about being fellow spasm sufferers, I tried my first glass of ACV and honey. The taste was certainly not great, but I think I feel a little relief already. Here's hoping that this inexpensive, natural remedy will be an end to the painful spasms.
