Re: Has anyone tried Apple Cider Vinegar or Aloe Vera Juice

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Bill wrote:

> HI -heard a few things about natural remedies like Apple Cider Vinegar

>

I am not aware of using vinegar for achalasia. I am aware of using it

for acid reflux (GERD). The theory for how it may work for acid reflux

is based on the fact that the esophagus and stomach have nerves that can

detect acid and cause the pressure of the LES to change. The idea is

that more acid in the stomach will cause the LES to tighten and so

prevent acid from refluxing. The last thing someone suffering from

achalasia needs is a tighter LES. The LES in achalasia does not respond

normally so it is not clear what, if anything the vinegar would do. A

simple experiment would be to try vinegar before eating and then compare

that with taking an antacid before eating and see if either makes eating

easier or harder. Note though that acid sitting in your esophagus is a

bad thing, even vinegar. I would be hesitant consume acid if it stayed

in my esophagus.

notan