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Diaphragm pain after 24 hours of fasting.

My husband and I are experienced fasters and regularly do 4 day fasts. We keep up with electrolytes and hydration. The problem is after 24 or so hours my husband gets a pain in his diaphragm where it meets the sternum. It eases if he lifts his arms above his head. Its worse when he’s standing. This happens every time we fast. Anyone else? Ideas on what it could be?

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Answer

It sounds to be like heart burn or acid reflux. This is not unknown during fasting.

Try chamomile tea, or ginger tea, or a diluted vinegar drink (one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in 8oz of water).

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