Kiirkas

Babe. I've been reading the thread, and staying quiet, but this answer really got me. I know I've heard this story a hundred times, but seeing it shared with strangers makes my heart hurt for you all over again. I love you, and you have me in awe of your strength and conviction everyday. You're awesome.

I do not promise anything, nor do I claim that this works for anyone but me. I used to have GERD and treated it with 150mg 2x/day ranitidine (Zanac), and for it to work at full efficacy I had to take each dose 30 mins prior to eating any food - no exceptions. Two years ago I started intermittent fasting on a 16:8 schedule (16 hours fasted, 8 hour eating window). I no longer have GERD, and I no longer take medication or OTC remedies for acid reflux.

I wish you the best. It's not microbiome related like most of the rest of the thread, but reflux sucks and I figured I'd offer you the solution which worked for me. Good luck.