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Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Allen (George, Western Cape) on 09/16/2011
Can too much apple cider vinegar (like 5 glassed, 3ts diluted in water, with bicarbonate of soda and honey) cause flu like symptoms, with nausea - vomiting, headache, stomach-ache and chills?
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Posted by Nhyira (Elizabeth, Nj, Usa) on 09/12/2011
Greetings! After reading about Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic and Raw Honey, I made the solution and began to take it just in the mornings (1 tbsp in 1 cup of water). I took it to reduce my blood pressure. Instead, my blood pressure shot up to 160/110 in a couple of days. It was already at 140/100. Has this happened to anyone before? This is the 2nd time I did this. The first was with ACV, baking soda and mollasses. At that time I assumed the baking soda was the source, but now I am really surprised this happened with the ACV. Any suggestions??
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Posted by Westwardtony (Oamaru, Otago. New Zealand) on 09/03/2011
Sue. See my comments on 9/2/11 about bleeding. I have not been taking ACV seriously until now when I seem to be going through a phase of nose bleeds that are reluctant to stop. I have not yet noticed an increased desire for sugar or eating. ACV seems to be very versatile but I have only just begun exploring the possibilities.
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Posted by Sue Ellen (Los Angeles, Ca) on 09/01/2011
Acetic acid (active component in ACV) has been proven to reduce blood sugar levels in several studies. If you have not consumed much carbohydrates prior to taking ACV, you will give yourself hypoglycemia and will crave sugar.
The best times to take ACV alone is at least 30 minutes after a meal. Or you could try ACV with molasses, which has enough sugar to keep you from being hypoglycemic.
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Posted by Willow (New York) on 08/31/2011
Has anyone else experienced a increase in appetite while taking the ACV. I have been taking the unfiltered on for about 3 weeks and I am experiencing an increase in appetite and sugar cravings. I have always had sugar cravings. But, I thought the ACV would slow it down.
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Posted by Judy (Saint Francis, Mn/usa) on 08/29/2011
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When I take ACV it gives me acid reflux. I've only tried it a couple times & used to drink it all the time, years ago & it definitely is good for weight loss. Why would that be? Has anyone else had this problem & if so does anyone have any other suggestions for acid reflux? It's really making me miserable. I'm losing sleep because of it. I've been taking Baking Soda with pure water but that doesn't even help much anymore.
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Posted by Lola2008 (Miami, Fl, Usa) on 08/16/2011
Hi I just started taking acv, 3 times a day with water and nothing else -I also apply topically to my face - sometimes have mild acne with a random not so mild deep cyst on my face now and then normally after menstrual cycle.
my face looks so much better in a short period of time but my sinuses are so much worse, I have had sinuses problems for many years have tried just about everything- I also do not eat sugar and dairy very rarely -
i wake up feeling sick every day with flu like symptoms and I have a "river" of mucus dripping on the back of my throat-the back of my eyes hurts -even my ears feel full, they dont hurt it just seems like I am far - the wonderful rosy glow I had the first few days is now gone too!
my lower back hurts a little don't know if related and suddenly I also seem to have discharge clear and odorless nothing worrisome - but it is out of the ordinary
i am wondering if this is because I am de-toxin somehow or I might be allergic to Apple Cider Vinegar ?
i should also mention that I am hypothiroid under control with armour
i have been taking primrose oil for a few years now
just in case I will tell you that I started putting castor oil drops in my eyes before I go to bed I have pteglyum in both eyes and had a pimple like growth on my tear duct that has disappeared in 2 days ( have had it for a few years too)this is sooo wondeful!
my eyes are completely blood shot where pteglyum is all veins seem to have gotten irritated at the same time so I am wondering if it is all connected somehow
thanks so much I love this site!!!!
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Posted by Carlittagirl (Prairieville, Louisiana, Usa) on 08/03/2011
My husband and I are sick with sore throats and chills we both drank 2 tbs ACV and now we feel WORSE! Help! We feel nauseated now, have headaches and overall much more sick???
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Posted by Jesgrate (Encino, Ca) on 08/02/2011
A friend takes ACV and said it will make my body PH alkaline. I tried it many times and put it on my salad as well. However, I do not see how a strong acidic product can make you more alkaline. I tend to have an acidic urine (5) and need to move it more towards alkaline (7). I suffer from burning stomach, acid reflux, etc. I am not so sure ACV is good for me as too much acidity can cause uric acid and/or gout and form uric acid stones. When I take ACV too much, my system starts to burn and hurt so I really think everyone's system is different.
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Posted by Deb (Mildura, Victoria Australia) on 08/01/2011
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I know this is probably contradictory to all who have found ACV an excellent treatment for boils but for me it was the opposite. I had never suffered from boils previously but within a few days of taking ACV, a large boil would appear. Initially, I thought it was possibly eliminating toxins in my body through these boils but the only way to stop outbreaks was to cease the ACV. Free from boils for a few months and then retrialling ACV again would cause yet another outbreak. I tried this four times, all with the same effect. I changed nothing in my diet or environment such as detergents etc.
On the positive side, I loved the diuretic effect of the ACV and I definitely had more energy as it levelled my blood sugar level. No, I am not a diabetic. Any solutions would be appreciated.
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Posted by Amber (Issaquah, Wa) on 07/29/2011
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A couple months ago when I had a very bad cold I found this site and tried a few different concoctions of ACV to be able to swallow. Everything I tried worked Great! However, I have a side effect that when I am sick or healthy that I do not know is normal and would like to hear if anyone else is effected the same way or a way to get around it.
My side effect when taking ACV is that I lose my ability to taste completely for the entire day. I have tried different ways of drinking ACV with warm water and honey, or 2 tsp to 18oz of water or the _____'s recipe on the bottle. Either way I lose my ability to taste and sometimes smell. Again is this normal? I sip not gulp down. I have tried a straw and still no luck. Thank you for your reply.
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Posted by Harjeet Kaur (Bangkok, Thailand) on 07/18/2011
My husband has been having apple cider boiled togather with Ginger, Garlic and Lemon juice. (same quantity) since last 2 months. Recently when he went for his complete blood ckeckup, the doctor found increased white blood cells in blood. After one week another check up and the amount is even higher. He's perfectly all right and not been sick recently. Can it be the ACV? Please help.Thanks.
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Posted by Els (Amsterdam, Netherlands) on 07/10/2011
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HI! Ted. Since january 2012 I had a stomach pain. I went to the doctor I got some antibiotic but from those antibiotic I had an allergies the allergies that almost kill me I got pain on my heart and chest! Until I got an heartburn and like a panic attack! I came across on ur site about ACV. Good for Acid reflux I tried it already for 4 days sometimes I put it on my food.. But after I use ACV my stomach pain is gone but after in a minute the pain came back and I felt bloating even to go to the toilet for pee became quite difficult and I even feel itchy down below!! Now sometimes I feel my lower stomach is pain. DO you think is ACV is not for? Does I need stop drinking on it? I afraid that I got a kidney stone. Coz I can see in 4 days sometimes my PEE is dark and with some bubbles on it? Please advice!!
Els From Netherland
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Posted by Lori (Fort Lauderdale, Fl) on 07/09/2011
I have been trying the ACV remedy for about 5 days, now, after many years of pain with a chronic health issue. The past few days, I have been exhausted and sickly. Is this a normal reaction, perhaps the idea of getting worse before getting better while in the healing process?
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Posted by Acne Background (Ottawa, Ontario) on 07/09/2011
A pimple takes 3 weeks to appear through the skin, so what is happening is that ACV is getting rid of all the blemishes that are already under the skin, not causing them. If this was happening 6 weeks after starting ACV I'd question it, but blemishes always appear worse when something is working, because it's ridding your skin of what is already there.
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Posted by Na (Verona, Nj) on 07/09/2011
Why do I spot blood in the vaginal area after drinking orginic apple cider vinegar? May you please tell me Ted.
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Posted by Leah (Orlando, Florida) on 07/07/2011
Thanks Danae! I will keep trying. I really don't want to give up the acv.
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Posted by Carly (Seattle, Wa Usa) on 07/06/2011
Oops - I confused you with someone else I think...so sorry!
Carly :-o
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Posted by Carly (Seattle, Wa Usa) on 07/06/2011
Hi Evelyn
You are so welcome. When you have been in the hell of FMS like we have - you automatically want to try to help someone with what worked for you. I hope you find what you need to balance out your system, and feel better - and pass it on to the next person.
Together we can lick this thing.... Sharing IS caring!
Carly :-)
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Posted by Evelyn (San Antonio, Tx, U.s.a.) on 07/06/2011
Carly, you have been very nice to take the time to answer my questions. Thank you very much!
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Posted by Danae (Munich, Bavaria) on 07/06/2011
Hi Leah, Try to reduce the ACV and stopp at intervalls e.g. once every week - do not take it. Check what intervall works for you. As ACV plays with the pH level in our body I found as well that it 'stopped' working at some point and I think it might be that the blood pH is now adjustedn and the ACV works now 'counterproductive'. Perhaps Ted could look into the 'science' of this phenomena as a lot of people here report similar feelings that it works a while and than it stopps... However, I found that once I stopp for a week I can take it in reduced quantities... Check it out. Hope it helps. For the smell in general research - Chlorophyl - liquid or dragee --- it works amazing for any body smell --- eg. I use it when eating garlic and it is extraordinary. Question for Ted on EarthClinique: How can one insure to keep the write pH level in the body not overdo or underdo with the AC so that the stomach acids are not getting out of balance. Thanks.
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Posted by Carolyn (Abilene, Tx) on 07/05/2011
One of the wonderful effects of ACV is it lowers blood pressure. When I took it consistantly last year, it made me drowsy and tired, so I checked with my doc he said my bp was way too low so he took me off meds. Unfortunately I got out of the habit of my ACV over winter and my bp crept back up so back on meds I went. I'm imbibing again and hoping my bp goes low enough I can stop the meds again because I think they have more side effects than ACV. I hope to never again stop my ACV because it helps so with allergies and many other issues, not to mention its megabucks cheaper than my bp med.
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Posted by Carly (Seattle, Wa Usa) on 07/05/2011
Hi Evelyn,
I agree - BSM is no good if you have high blood sugar. I would suggest drinking a few extra glasses of water every day, and trying to get more fiber in your diet - along with maybe take a probiotic daily. It might make things worse at first, but it will be much better in the long term.
Good luck, Carly
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Posted by Abbie (Frankfort, Kentucky) on 07/05/2011
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I have started using Apple Cider Vinegar for my blood pressure and have noticed a difference in my skin and am not as bloated. But I also take meds for hbp. I have noticed that the Apple Cider Vinegar makes me very tired and sleepy could it be reacting with meds? how can I take both without the tiredness? thanks for all info.
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Posted by Evelyn (San Antonio, Tx) on 07/05/2011
Dear Carly, thank you so much for the prompt reply. I have taken 1 t. Blackstrap molasses in my coffee but had to discontinue it. The doctor said that I was close to being a Borderline Diabetic. So I stopped it. Any other suggestion? Thanks a lot for your response!
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Posted by Carly (Seattle, Wa Usa) on 07/04/2011
Hi Evelyn -
Most people seem to report the opposite effect from ACV from what I have read.
If constipation is an issue - try taking one heaping teaspoon of Unsulphered Blackstrap Molassas in your morning tea or coffee. I use Brier Rabbit brand, purchased on the baking row at my local grocery store. No need to go to a health food store for it.
You will visit the bathroom within 30-45 mins of finishing it!
Best, Carly (50 years and counting... ) :-)
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Posted by Tam (Oroville, Ca ) on 07/04/2011
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To all who choose to 'sip' their ACV, BEWARE! Quickly drink your ACV, as the enamel on your teeth will start wearing off! If you must take your time drinking the acv, make sure you brush your teeth afterwards, or swish with H20 between sips.
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Posted by Evelyn (San Antonio, Tx, U.s.a.) on 07/04/2011
I have been taking Apple Cider Vinegar (1 T with water) and I feel that it is constipating me. Has anyone else had this happen to them? I am a senior citizen, has my age anything to do with this problem? Love this site and recommend it to everyone.
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Posted by Cj (Orlando, Fl) on 06/29/2011
Itching may come from yeast infection caused by ACV not Honey (especially in hot areas under arms between legs).
