We're avoiding dairy because the calcium causes rebound acid.

You can have a probiotic with bacteria from dairy.

How about Lactaid milk, does that cause issues with acid. Since its lactose free. I don't drink but use it in my baking.

Hi Rosebrook,

From what I read, there was a study that was done which showed the acid rebound from milk. They think it is either due to the calcium or the casein. I am not sure though... but it makes sense because for some people tums causes it, and tums sometimes has calcium added.

I dont think the lactose matters unless you are intolerant to it. Maybe someone else could chime in

Try Align

Indigestion tablets or drinking milk gives temporary relief because the calcium neutralises the stomach acid.

However calcium ions stimulate acid production when subsequently absorbed into the bloodstream & can provoke rebound hyper-acidity making the initial problem worse.

That's the theory anyway...

Personally I seem to feel worse if I avoid dairy - I get more pain. Same if I avoid wheat. I think the dairy & wheat absorb/buffer the stomach acid & help relieve my pain.

One issue is that dairy has fat. Fat is of course harder to digest, thus it can result in higher acidic levels in the stomach and cause more pain. Probiotics though I found were okay for me to take. There are different types, so check into those differences. (Kefir is different than Align or other OTC probiotics). I was told fresh is best- i.e. go to the pharmacy and get them from the fridge. Yogurt is another option if you do want to try something... but of course, check the sugar content as well. Good luck.

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