Natural remedy for GERD?
#249047 - 02/28/06 05:04 AM
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david8463
Reged: 10/19/04
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Loc: Florida
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I have been dealing with IBS-C for many years and had it controlled for a good while with proper diet and daily use of Citracel Clear. Then, a few months ago, along came GERD. Because I also have tinnitus (ringing ears), I must always be aware of meds that are ototoxic. I tried taking reflux meds, but they caused my ears to ring more. So, I quit them and recently tried taking several teaspoons of apple cider vinegar daily to control the reflux (I read about it on Bragg.com) and it worked; however, after a week of using it, I have had two days of D, probably brought on by the vinegar.
Does anyone know of an alternative, natural remedy for reflux?
Dave
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There have been some posts that say digestive enzymes might help (here's one). I haven't tried them, so I can't speak from experience. You might check with your doctor and see what she thinks.
I'm surprised at the vinegar causing diarrhea. I did a quick Google on "vinegar diarrhea" (no quotes) and the references I saw referred to vinegar as a cure for diarrhea. Are you taking it after a solid SF base? Could you try taking a little less and see if it still helps with reflux?
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