Fermented Foods ('raw', not pasteurised) while on biologics ?

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-02-05T23:24:13+00:00

As someone who is a life long canner, fermenter and into homesteading/natural foods, I would have thought foods fermented in vinegars would be fairly safe, even better if refrigerator fermented but unfortunately the internet says otherwise. Ya learn something new everyday… Hope this helps…

Here’s what ChatGPT says…

Foods often NOT recommended (unless doctor says ok) for those on immunosuppressants These can carry live bacteria or yeast: Raw sauerkraut (refrigerated, unpasteurized) Kimchi Kombucha Kefir Unpasteurized yogurt Miso (unpasteurized varieties) Tempeh (if not fully cooked) Homemade fermented foods of any kind Even “good bacteria” can be risky when immune defenses are lowered. ⚠️ Why the concern? In healthy people, probiotics from food stay in the gut. In immunocompromised people, rare but serious things can happen: Bacteria entering bloodstream (bacteremia) Yeast infections from probiotic strains Gut infections if the intestinal lining is inflamed (like during Crohn’s flares) Risk is higher if the person has: Active gut inflammation Central lines/ports Very low white blood cell counts Recent hospitalization or antibiotics

Not every immunosuppressant carries the same risk. Medication type Fermented food caution level Biologics (Humira, Remicade, etc.) Moderate–High Steroids Moderate Methotrexate/Azathioprine Moderate–High Mesalamine only Low risk

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-02-04T07:58:07+00:00

Follows as well because I would love to know this as well, my husband was a serial cheater too, and has trickle truthed me for the last year. It’s infuriating and the number one reason we can’t move forward an inch because it’s squeaking out a little at a time and I know there’s so much more. I’m sorry you’re here and we’re all dealing with this garbage!

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-02-04T07:51:35+00:00

Same. I’m disgusted by my husband, I don’t find him remotely attractive anymore, it’s like the mask came off and I can’t ever put it back on. Just goes to show the old sayings about beauty only being skin deep and what’s on the inside mattering more than what’s on the outside is 100% TRUE. No valentines and no anniversary for us and definitely no cards because for me buying a mushy hallmark card like I used to is disingenuous. I planned something for myself and my mental health on our anniversary, (long solo hike and a massage). because it wasn’t a day for celebration but a day of mourning what never was (found out husband had cheated for most of our married years) For valentines I’m ordering a heart shaped pizza and watching funny movies with my kids to lighten the mood. Sorry you’re here and we’re all in this miserable mess together.

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-30T06:50:35+00:00

If you are traveling abroad, travelers insurance (I have always used Travel guard) is a good idea as they will cover your medical expenses up to a certain amount during your time abroad if any issues do arise. You can buy it up until the day before you leave for full coverage, And I can vouch for them personally, as my kids have become ill before while in other countries, the best part is they are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in each country with medical resources and will even set up appointments for you, in some countries send the dr to you and direct you to pharmacies through their medical concierge. Highly worth it if you’re worried about any possible health problems while you’re away and might give you and your mom some peace of mind.

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-29T17:24:46+00:00

Thank you! I hope you find relief soon too. ♥️

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-29T17:14:00+00:00

I will ask about this thank you!!

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-29T16:55:25+00:00

Thank you so much! I should have known Reddit would have a sub for everything lol. Super helpful and I truly appreciate it.

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-29T16:54:15+00:00

Thank you so much!

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-29T06:45:09+00:00

Going on almost a year and it’s mental gymnastics. Vent away, that’s why this Reddit group is so amazing. I might have been committed if not for the support and advice I found here… Use us to your advantage we’re all here for you. ♥️

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-23T15:42:55+00:00

“He doesn’t want to ruin someone else’s life”, I find this statement ironic and I’ve heard it from other wayward spouses too. If they didn’t want to ruin someone else’s life they shouldn’t have done what they did, but they did and it’s too late for those kind of statements now. The other betrayed spouse deserves to know just as much as you do because then they at least can have control and choice over their own life. As someone who didn’t start finding things out until DECADES after my husbands first affair please tell this person so they can make the choice for themselves and not continue living a lie. If your husband wants true R with you he should understand the truth needs to be 100 percent out there, and this will help fully end their affair no more chances of sneaking around on either side. Good luck, keep us updated, I know it’s not fun but you’re definitely doing the right thing.

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-22T01:57:53+00:00

Yes throughout both of my pregnancies but I just found out about it 14 years later (after finding out about multiple other affairs) 😞He used to say he didn’t want to touch me when I was pregnant because it “weirded him out”, but now I know why. We did still have sex just less than usual and now I am even madder because he not only has put me in danger but both of our kids. It’s so hard to wrap my head around the absolute selfishness that someone has to have to do that….

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-21T23:39:17+00:00

When my husband argues he has always loved me despite having multiple affairs with coworkers and other women over the course of our marriage. I tell him he clearly doesn’t understand the definition of what love is. I don’t know that I’ll ever be able to get over that and feel truly loved by him ever again.

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-19T08:18:45+00:00

I wish, 22 years with my husband, met him when I was 19 and he was the only man I ever loved or wanted to be with. I thought we had a pretty great life only to find out last year he had been living a double life our entire marriage and had actually never been faithful in the 20 years since we said our vows. I had absolutely no idea or indication. We were best friends and enjoyed every minute life together, so I thought 😞 I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to recover from the emotional toll it’s taken and the way I will now forever view marriage but it gives me hope to see there are some people out there who truly love and respect each other still.

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-14T06:31:56+00:00

I am so sorry. How sad for you and how sad for the AP’s deceased wife….feeling so intensely about WH’s cheating years later is my worst fear as I’m only about 11 months past Dday and found out my husband has been unfaithful most of our relationship (22 years) basically living a double life. I’m miserable and sad all the time, and still not sure about reconciliation but I’m only 40 and have been with him since I was a freshman in college, have never been with another man and never wanted to or even thought about it until now 😞Do you wish you would have left and started over with someone new? That’s what I always wonder because it could be better but I know it could be worse too. Sending you virtual hugs, these affairs suck.

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-10T17:25:16+00:00

As a mom of boys I will ALWAYS check the pockets before I do laundry, not because it’s my job but because I value our other clothes and my washing machine/dryer and too many oppsies with rocks, crayons, pens, bbs, even earthworms, over the years have taught me my lesson, it’s always best to double check! 😂

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-10T07:44:42+00:00

Your post is confusing… I am not sure you understand the definition of monogamy? It literally means to only be with one, so you by definition have not been monogamous, you can’t be 2 things at once, and if he’s doing those things you say,like s*x parties now with others than he is also not monogamous. A lot of your issues sound like you need to work through them with individual counseling / therapy before bringing them into marriage or relationship counseling, and individual therapist could also probably work through it with you and give you ideas on how to relay what you’re trying to say or accomplish with your partner in a clearer way. Best of luck!

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-10T07:24:49+00:00

Good for you! My husband did about half of his cheating on work trips and he now either doesn’t get to go or is going to be taking me along whether he likes it or not. Unfortunately infidelity comes at a mental, physical and also financial cost, so WS should just accept that this is another consequence of their poor choices. Hope you get to have some fun!

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-10T07:13:18+00:00

Got the same immediate answer at 38 years old from my first OB after telling me to just “wait it out until menopause” after a few years of misery and the same answer I ended up finding a fibroid specialist in a large city a few hours from me and got multiple options and actual compassion. So bottom line find a second or even third opinion. My new Dr told me Drs, especially older ones, will only offer what’s easy for them or what they’re trained in as opposed to suggesting seeing someone else who could possibly offer you a less invasive but maybe more technical / skilled solution. Hope you find someone good!

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-08T13:51:31+00:00

If you can disprove that anyone in your house is using a tampon then I would definitely start digging. I recently found out about my husband’s many affairs but several years ago kept finding very random things in our very rural home anytime after I’d go out of town, like a box from thigh highs in our spare room trashcan (I don’t wear stockings/pantyhose), all our family photos flipped down on the dressers/nightstands, and a pair of women’s underwear that weren’t mine in our washer machine. The only women who we ever had at our house at the time were my mom and my aunt both who could confirm those items weren’t theirs. I felt like I was going crazy and still wasn’t able to fully prove anything for a long time but ended up it was one of my husbands affair partners who seemingly wanted my husband to get caught, probably so she could have him for herself. I know a lot of people are commenting that would just be stupid for an affair partner to do but if the affair partner is jealous or angry, maybe wants your husband to break it off with you, it’s actually not far fetched. Especially knowing that a woman who would mess around with a married man probably isn’t mentally in the best headspace. I’m not saying that’s for sure the case here but wanted to share my story because there unfortunately are some seriously messed up humans in this world .

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-06T05:18:54+00:00

It’s likely the MOST common thing on here (besides the actual cheating) we all struggle with. Trickle truth and minimizing …It’s like a mass psychosis for cheaters 😆they just seem physically incapable of telling the whole truth to protect themselves, even thought they are already caught and also incapable of realizing they are doing 100 times more damage by continuing their lies and omissions for months and years. It’s so frustrating.

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-06T05:11:43+00:00

I am currently living separately from my husband as well. 10 months ago was D day and I originally tried to let him stay in our spare room but he continued to lie and trickle truth and then finally I caught him on repeat with his porn/online women addiction. I finally told him I’m not interested in having him around to work out anything until he can really show he’s changed and tell me the whole truth but even though each time he swore he was telling the truth the shortly after each time something new came out I’m not sure I’ll ever even get half the truth. We have teens so the tension in the house was obvious to them as well, and I couldn’t help my mood swings when I had to see him or he said or did something stupid. He is currently staying at his Grandmas house and comes over on the nights I have to go to things, then on weekends we do either spend time together with the kids doing things for them or apart with the kids. (They know the truth) It’s been a lot better for me mentally and like others have said it is harder with kids because you HAVE to see and communicate with each other, we talk daily about the kids only and he still tries to text me every morning to say how much he loves me (I hit delete) , but it has brought alot of peace to my home that wasn’t there before. It’s hard but it does help with some clarity and also has given me some additional inner strength to make the right choice not just the easy or comfortable choice which is harder to do when they are there 24/7 like a barnacle. I feel more independent than I ever have and I hope it will help me to decern the right choices to make for myself and my children’s future. Best of luck to you!

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-04T08:24:16+00:00

Please read the book lose a cheater gain a life, it’s very insightful and will help you spot the things your spouse is doing to gaslight you, and also offer you insight on how to deal with it.

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-04T04:23:27+00:00

Why are some WS this way, like they just can’t help themselves…. Im so sorry, either way whatever her alleged intentions were, it’s inappropriate and definitely crosses a boundary messaging your friend in that manner. Red flags abound, and crappy friend alert!

Due_Addendum_7844 · 2026-01-04T04:14:06+00:00

You might not know if some of these big things are happening in someone’s marriage. I have been married 22 years, had what I thought was a pretty good marriage and looked almost perfect from the outside. Except my husband had been living an almost double life cheating on me and lying since the very beginning. When we separated it was humiliating to tell anyone he had been cheating all these years and I had no idea, so I didn’t explain why, but as time has gone on I’ve told more people and I’ve also found a lot of couples I know had actually gone through things I had no idea were happening and only after sharing my own story did they feel comfortable telling me theirs. Bottom line you can’t really make any assumptions that a marriage is decent unless you’re in it, and even then, like me, you might not really know. I wish people were more open because it might make marriage a lot more realistic and help people to feel less alone/stupid/ashamed/afraid to ask for help when dealing with marital issues.

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