What to take for HEARTBURN?
#89577 - 07/13/04 05:53 PM
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ibsgrl
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Oh wow, I have the worst heartburn/indigestion. It kills! What can I take for it? The only thing I can think of is pepto-bismal...but I am a real "C" person and I know that it can aggravate constipation. HELP!!!??
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Mylanta, Maalox, that kind of thing. Liquid works faster, tablets are more portable. Stock up!!
-------------------- Laura
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I've always sworn by liquid Mylanta for a quick fix. Tums chewables are also good to keep on hand - when I was working, I always kept them in my desk. I also take Pepcid now and then as a preventative, if I'm already feeling "iffy" and I know I have to eat something.
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thanks guys. I'll have to go get some. Geez, it's quite painful! All I have is rolaids and pepto (and i don't wanna take that!) Hopefully it will be gone by morning...!?
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Did you try the rolaids already? My only complaint with rolaids is that I always had to take so many of them, but they *do* help. Good luck & feel better!
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Thanks Casey...yeah I took 2, and they did *nadda* but I probably didn't take enough. I'm going to go to bed soon so I am just hoping that I can sleep it off! Otherwise I'll go and buy something for it tomorrow. Gah! I am an endless pit of problems! lol
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Yeah... 2 is about as helpful as eating a piece of candy, and not remotely as tasty. Heh. I typically have to chomp 5 or 6 before I feel like they're doing anything. Ah well. Sleep well and feel better.
I know that "I am an endless pit of problems" feeling all too well! LOL
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If you get heartburn often it wouldn't hurt to call your GI or primary doctor about it. There are plenty of preventative medicines out there to deal with regular heartburn.
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