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Posted 2/27/2014 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

So I have been on SCD for a little over a year and it has helped my uc tremendoulsy. Nine months ago my family doctor recommended I stopped Remicade, and I did and I have been 95% symptom free since. It has also helped with acid reflux, witch was VERY bad, even when I was on nexium. The worse was the constant nausea, and that is gone, however I still get a lot of heartburn, and it is truly annoying. Was wondering if anyone has any tip for managing it naturally, I have tried apple cider vinagre in water before meals and enzymes and they help a bit but not that much.

thanks :)
Posted 2/27/2014 3:51 PM (GMT 0)
1) Could be underproduction of stomach acid. Try Betaine HCL (with pepsin) and titrate upwards until you find your "safe" spot. SCD Lifestyle probably has the best guide I've come across in my internet travels.

2) I had terrible reflux issues after antibiotics, but eating a small serving of fermented foods with meals (sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, etc) fixed it right up, so that could be another option for you. Yogurt, kefir, raw milk helped fix some underlying issues as well.

I think the second option works the best, but everyone is different and you have to experiment a bit.

Hope this helps!
Posted 2/27/2014 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Seth,

I read a lot about the betaine HCL, for some reason I have always been scared to try it... but the probiotics with meals make a lot of sense I will try that.

Thanks a lot!
Posted 2/27/2014 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
yup, I agree with seth - the best probiotics are found in fermented foods !
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