Just found out soap is alkaline. If you run out of antacids and your acid reflux is really bad, can you eat soap to settle your tummy? This post inspired by eating chalk for acid reflux.

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    • andros_rex@lemmy.world
      7·
      2 days ago

      Only works if you take it in advance. There’s not really anything that helps when you wake up at 3 am and think you are dying - other than puking, which makes the problem worse long term.

      • hactar42@lemmy.world
        1·
        1 day ago

        Tums or Pepto will give you instant relief, while you wait for the proton pump inhibitors to kick in.

      • Jode@midwest.socialEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        Oh I know it and I have a bad time if I forget to take it. But once you make a habit of taking the pill it sure is life changing.

            • kratoz29@lemm.eeEnglish
              1·
              11 hours ago

              I have read it can be counterproductive in the long term… That’s why I stopped (and because I didn’t consult a medic for it) I took it for more than 3 months daily and it didn’t take all my symptoms (feeling so full after meals and dyspnoea).

              I think esomeprazole would be a better fit for reflux, but I am unsure.