stomach cramps from kefir?/crosspost

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I have been drinking about 8oz of kefir a day for about 2 mos. now

with no problems until last week. I started getting severe stomach

cramps within about an hour of drinking it. I also had a severe case

of diarrhea for 24 hrs. after drinking it. Well, I took a break from

kefir last Wednesday until today, Monday. No stomach cramps. I had

other dairy and no problems. This morning I made a kefir smoothie and

bam, within an hour I had horrible stomach cramps. From what I've

read (correct me if I'm wrong, please!) kefir is an acidic beverage.

So I made myself some baking soda and water and drank it down. My

cramps are gone.

Now, my question is, what is going on?! lol. I have never had a

problem like this before and am perplexed. I have just been learning

about eating better, ie. nourishing traditions and following more of a

biblical based diet, so I am a bit ignorant on the effects of

different foods on our bodies. Can anyone tell me what I should do?

I do not want to give my beloved kefir up as it has helped me in so

many ways (anxiety, weight loss, recurrent skin yeast infections). Do

I have to take an antacid everytime I drink it? Is baking soda bad for

you? Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated!

Belinda