could anyone tell me if there is anything that would work for her as she is getting very frustrated.
i would be very grateful thank you. (james whitefield).
2007-10-21 01:07:28 · 13 answers · asked by JAMES WHITEFIELD 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Eat small amounts so your stomach doesn't become over full and press upwards.
Eat slowly and chew food properly before swallowing.
Avoid spicy or fried foods, especially later in the day.
Walk after meals - don't lay down.
Try to keep food and drink separate, but sip a large glass of water when you feel symptoms coming on.
Milk and milk products can help some people.
If you aren't already, avoid caffeine and cigarettes - these cause irritation and increase production of acid.
Other things you can try (in no particular order!)
Gaviscon. This is often prescribed by midwives/doctors in the UK but is also available over the counter. It's a liquid which comes in peppermint and aniseed (original) flavours. Note that if you are using homeopathy, you mustn't use the peppermint one.
Citrus/vinegar. A couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice in water can help. Also anything lemon flavoured or vinegar on your salad/chips!
Get into a 'flying' position: sit cross-legged raise and lower your arms bringing the backs of your hands together over your head.
Papaya enzymes (tablets form health food shop or buy it in fresh, dried, or juice form). Papaya can also be good for digestion and help ease nausea even without heartburn. If you cannot find these, try pineapple or apple peel.
Comfrey tablets with pepsin.
Grate raw potato and drink juice in sips.
Thoroughly chew raw almonds.
Anise and fennel tea.
Slippery elm lozenges. You can buy powder and put it in honey if no lozenges are available.
Halva. This is a mediterranean sweet made with sesame seeds, pistachios and honey. Sometimes available in supermarkets, often in health food stores.
Sesame Snaps. This is a bit like peanut brittle only it's made with sesame seeds. Sometimes available alongside either sweets or biscuits in supermarkets and health food stores.
Homeopathy. If you aren't able to get to a registered practitioner, you may find homeopathic remedies in your chemist or health food store that could help. Unlike treating HG with homeopathy, heartburn is often more responsive to over-the-counter remedies. Most shops provide a guide to their remedies that should mention heartburn. See also http://www.arnica.com/tips/tip5.html
2007-10-21 01:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by caz111175 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-19 07:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by Krystal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too used to use antacids regularly until I eventually got no relief so I went to the doctor who prescribed Omeprazole. After taking 1 capsule a day for a while I no longer need a daily dose and only occasionally I will take one capsule if i have had a lot of rich food and that usually is enough
2007-10-21 01:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by Empeedee 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gaviscon is the best remedy for heartburn. A relative of mine suffered for years and swore by it.
Eventually they decided to try to find the cause of the problem, and it turned out to be alcohol. I think generally your diet can cause it too. Perhaps your wife should keep a food diary for a while and see if she can pinpoint whatever is setting it off.
2007-10-21 02:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes I get a bit gabby, but then preview and try to clear things out. I've never done the cut/paste thing in an answer though. The long answers don't bother me but I'm more apt to read the short and to the point answers.
2016-03-13 03:50:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Aunt ate Rennies for many years, too scared to see a Doc. She had a massive heart attack in a Hotel, died alone, so please get your wife to a Doc ASAP! Aunt was just 50!
2007-10-21 03:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try ULTAC (tablets). Use it 3 times a day for a couple of days. Then after that just before you eat. That might just cure the problem forever. It worked for me. Good Luck!
2007-10-21 01:27:15 · answer #7 · answered by Lola Lady 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why does she need antacids... no cure will ever work if shes continually doing the causes...
what does she eat?
how and when does she eat?
and instead of self medicating, i suggest she goes to see her GP... like first thing monday morning... (today being sunday)
and MAKE her go to see the doctor...
2007-10-21 01:13:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She probably needs to watch her diet and avoid eating spicy foods late at night. Best to get to a Dr to to sort it out once and for all.
2007-10-21 01:16:16 · answer #9 · answered by Toasty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
she needs to see a doctor and probably have an ogd (camera) to see the cause of the constant indigestion
there are more effective tablets that can be prescribed
get her to the doctors on monday
2007-10-21 02:51:11 · answer #10 · answered by donnajaneindigo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋