Quote Originally Posted by birdgirl73
Of course you're worried. That's miserable. Are you standing or sitting upright? And has your doctor told you milk is beneficial? Because mine said it's not at all helpful. You could try some chewable Maalox or something calcium-carbonate-like to help absorb some of the acid till your Zantac kicks in.
Birdgirl, did you know that antacids that contain calcium are the least effective antacids? Calcium stimulates acid production by the stomach so calcium carbonate will neutralize stomach acid initially but will cause your stomach to produce more acid 30-60 minutes later? Preparations containing aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide are much more effective! Now everyone is going to say "stay away from aluminum!" This is why milk will provide initial relief too because it is slightly basic but then the calcium starts things back up so overall it isn't very effective.


Quote Originally Posted by mrdevious
Sugar is the exact antithesis of acid, and should neutralize it rather efectively. I haven't tried it for heartburn myself, but it does chemically neutralize acids extremely well. So try stirring some into a glass of water and drinking that
Actually, the antithesis of acid is something basic. Sugar water might provide some relief ( I've never tried it) but not because it is neutralizing acid. Sugar water should be close to neutral on the pH scale. Did you ever mix vinegar and baking soda to make those foam volcanos in school? That is because they are neutralizing each other and forming salts while giving off gas. Vinegar is the acid, baking soda is the base.

Gotwake does your doctor have you on reglan(metoclopromide)?