Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Urgent! What can I take for acid indigestion

Marnie:

Thank you so much for your reply!

Well, I spoke to a dear friend of the family today who used to be my doctor. She is now almost 80 and has retired.

She pondered my situation with IBS sensitivities and suggested I try 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, which, she said, I should mix in about six ounces of water at room temperature. She said I should wait until the water stops fizzling (because that's not good for IBS) and then try the remedy. Apparently this is what doctors used to prescribe for acid indigestion in the olden days before all the antacid medications became available.

I am going to try the baking soda remedy tomorrow -- as soon as I can get to a supermarket to buy some baking soda. (I didn't want to take a chance using the old baking soda, which I keep on hand in the fridge to absorb odours!)

The retired doctor also recommended that I drink lots of water which, she said, will help dilute the acid.

She thinks I may just have acid indigestion. She said I don't have the symptoms for a hiatus hernia. My dad also used to have acid indigestion problems -- until he retired and his life was no longer so stressful.

I've made an appointment with my GP who I will see on Tuesday to find out if I need to do anything further.

Thank you again! I really appreciate your suggestions and I may try them as well.

Belinda

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