I have really bad hearthburn tonight. I took another Prevacid a little while ago (I take one every morning) so I have taken a total of 60mg today. I have also taken about 4-5 tums in the past hour. What else can I do?
2006-12-03 16:31:02 · 10 answers · asked by lili 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I'm not totally sure what's in Prevacid, but I usually turn to the old standby....drink some water with a little baking soda mixed in. Tastes terrible but usually works pretty good. You might want to check with your doc if you keep having heartburn and all those meds don't help though.
2006-12-03 16:35:04 · answer #1 · answered by Meridianhawk42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-19 20:40:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heartburn is definitely something I'm familiar with - I actually take Nexium now. Rather than take Prevacid, try switching to Prilosec, since that is prescription strength and works for a full 24 hours.
In the meantime, Tums aren't strong enough if it already has a hold of you. Pick up some Pepcid Complete - it's chewable (I recommend the berry flavor) and it will not only take care of your heartburn right now, but for 12 hours.
If your esophagus is already sore due to the heartburn, take Mylanta liquid extra strength, that will coat your esophagus until the Prilosec can kick in.
If this goes on for more than a week, see your doctor to ensure you are taking strong enough measures, if you have GERD (gastro-esophogial reflux disease - what I have) you'll need to manage it to avoid permanent damage.
2006-12-03 16:43:18 · answer #3 · answered by lisa_tilton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any raw almonds around the house or can buy almonds? Believe it or not, but almonds will stop the heartburn.
I used to have hearburns all the time and just toughed it out until it was gone. Then one day a co-worker told me to eat almonds when I had it. So the next time I had a heartburn, I ate some.. and the burning feeling went away after 15 seconds. And it's always does this ever since.
Try it! You'll be amazed. :)
2006-12-03 16:47:39 · answer #4 · answered by JenGen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it from my experience- heart burn in the stomach- get a test for Heliocobactor Pylori Bacteria first by visiting a doctor and getting this test done. If this is not the case, it may be genetic and certain drugs like Octocosinal may work. If it's not your stomach, get tested for Chrons disease or Colitis.
2006-12-03 16:47:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
K, don't want to freak you out or make you worry but if your heartburn won't go away with medication it never hurts to go to your doctor where he can recommend testing to see if it really is heartburn or something more serious. Take care of you.
2006-12-03 16:34:38 · answer #6 · answered by jordan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will cure where nothing else works......1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in a half cup of water...A little nasty but it works instantly.
If it doesn't..get checked out eh
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2006-12-03 16:40:13 · answer #7 · answered by MN-Mike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could drink water becuase you acids from yoru stomic are going up into your arsopghis and could end up burning a hole in it leaving it untreated could lead to an infection and then death.... acid reflex?
2006-12-03 16:35:06 · answer #8 · answered by johani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back off on eating hot chineese food.
Coach
2006-12-03 16:38:24 · answer #9 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to see a doc...maybe he's got something stronger
2006-12-03 16:33:01 · answer #10 · answered by KingRichard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋