I thought I had something to take for acid reflux in my cabinet,?

Question

Is baking soda a good subsitute.

Thanks all I am starting to feel better already and the burps are coming. I had garlic and herb mashed potatoes that were just too much for me. yuck. My throat was on fire after one burp before baking soda.

Answer 1

Baking soda can be used to neutralize stomach acid. Put a teaspoon in a 4 oz. glass of water and drink it down. It'll taste disgusting, but it will help.

You don't want to do this if you are on a sodium restricted diet.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hmm well I know with me sometimes even though Im hungry and then I eat i feel really sick afterwards..never throw up just yucky and nauseous. I think U need to try and stick to having small snacks ever couple hours if u can. Like never let yourself get to the point where ur really hungry but try and munch on my carrot sticks & ranch or fruit..anything u can keep down. Maybe this will help?? Obviously stay away from stuff that will give u acid reflux. I would def. bring this up to ur doctor. And who cares what people say about ur belly size! Every1 is different. People tell me I'm hardly showing and I knwo I can see my belly Im 26 weeks and I already gained 20 pounds. Eat whatever works for u and make sure u are at least taking a vitamin to make up for any nutirents u might not be getting in food.

Answer 4

If baking soda is antiacid, then mayb ok. B careful tho, sometimes the problem is NOT ACID REFLUX s we think. I found out recently it could b due to bacteria - so Cemetidine is 100% effective, get it from the drugstore!

Answer 5

baking soda can be used (instructions are usually on the box. if not - "[as an antacid] mix 1/2 teaspoon in about 4 ounces of water, and drink all at one time. it will cause you to 'burp', as it neutralizes stomach acid the same way it does other acids." - http://frugalliving.about.com/cs/tips/a/blbakingsoda1.htm), but not among those on low sodium diets, and not for extended periods of time (it, being sodium bicarbonate, has A LOT of sodium).

Answer 6

I was on nexium for eight years and it only got worse. I took Kevin Truduea's advice and gave up all drugs, and started taking a couple of tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar with an ingredient called 'The Mother'. That was six months ago, and even though I stopped tahing it two months ago, my acid reflux has not returned. Maybe you should read his book, Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You To Know About'.

Answer 7

using baking soda as a cure for acid reflux (home remedy) will only help as a temporary cure. Acid reflux that comes to you often should be looked at and talked with your doctor, because it could be a serious problem for you.

Answer 8

Baking soda will help acid reflux short term but not for very long. Prilosec, Nexium,etc will last longer.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

its a good choice but u should see ur dr cause sometimes ull need a treatment 4 that if its advanced. So what u should do is to avoid: spicy food, condiments, sodas, citrics, coffee, fat; u can drink some baking soda or nonfat milk. good luck