Anything for heartburn?

Question

I get mega insane heartburn and tums/rolaids/etc never does a thing. I was wondering if anyone knew of a food or root or something that was a good answer to extreme heartburn. By extreme I mean almost every second I'm awake. I've heard of Pickle Juice but im looking for something I can do every day.

Thanks much.

Answer 1

I suffer from heartburn frequently also. My doctor told me tums, rolaids, etc. work for a while, but then they have a "rebound" effect and the heartburn comes back worse than ever. I tried the purple pill too, but it didn't agree with me. The pill that helps me the most is Tagamet 200mg. You can buy the generic brand (at Walmart) and it's a lot cheaper than Tagamet and works just as well. Try it and see what you think. It really helps me--relief is not instant, you have to wait a little while.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I have the same problem. I'm not sure about foods or roots, but those kinds of things typically aren't meant for long-term relief. If you get this every day, there's a good chance that you actually have GERD (gastroesophogeal reflux disease) or acid reflux. These problems can damage your esophogus and eventually even lead to cancer. If you've had this problem more than a couple weeks, you should try medication. Different medications work for different people, so it's just a matter of finding something that works for you. Unless you have some kind of prescription coverage, over-the-counter options will probably be cheaper. So, I would start with those and if they don't work, you may want to see a doctor. I've also recently tried Gaviscon when the medication isn't enough. It's pretty hard to take, but it seems to work better than Tums, etc.

Answer 4

Try 1/4 tsp baking soda in a glass of water. But eat Activia yogurt. All grocery stores carry it. It tastes good and it's good for you. And try to figure out what it is that you are eating that causes this. Or it could be something you are drinking; coffee, colas even juices can cause heartburn. And I'm almost sure pickle juice would just make it worse.

Answer 5

Carbs is what causes heartburn.
Eat protein separate from carbs. Have your carbs as snacks earlier in the day.
Also, probably 1 tbs. of vinegar in water will help.
Do not eat close to bedtime. Sleep with your head elevated.

Answer 6

Celery worked great for me - heartburn was gone in just a few minutes. Good luck!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Baking soda dissolved in water works great for temporary relief. You might want to see a doctor to prescribe medication for long term relief.

Answer 10

If you can stand the taste, try 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar.