how do i get rid of heartburn without medications?
Monday, January 11th, 2010 at
10:45 am
im at home its getting late and cant get to the shops to buy anything to relive my heartburn/indegestion, what can i use to stop the burning?
oh btw this is in the preg section koz im 22 weeks preg, otherwise i never usually get indegestion
well then looks like milk is the answer, has anybody tried custard? i heard that works too
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Every time I got heartburn, I had a couple of glasses of milk. Worked pretty well and milk is pretty damn good for you and bub. lol sorry, haven’t heard the custard trick.
Try drinking some milk and sitting in a reclined position.
Cold Glass of Milk should do the Trick XXx
Drinking cool milk used to help me to relive the heartburn when I was pregnant. It’s worth trying
i found that munching on some saltines crackers with milk helped me
Chew on some tums.
They taste good and they help.
Also drink a nice cold glass of milk. This usually helps as well
I hated milk when I was pregnant…oh yeah and when I’m not pregnant. I would try ice cream as well, maybe add a little milk and make a shake!
Any dairy products will relieve the symptoms, but try to avoid high acidic foods and juices.
Avoid large meals. Overstuffing your already cramped stomach can make heartburn worse. Eat five to six small meals a day instead of three big meals. Take small bites, and chew your food well.
Avoid foods that trigger heartburn. These include chocolate, citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes and tomato-based products, mustard, vinegar, mint products, and highly seasoned, fried, and fatty foods.
Drink very little during meals. Don’t overextend your stomach with liquids at meals.
Chew non-peppermint gum. Some studies show that chewing gum will decrease the discomfort of heartburn – although peppermint is known to irritate heartburn.
Sleep at a slight incline. Prop yourself up on a few pillows to keep your stomach acids below your diaphragm. Wait for at least an hour after eating before lying down.
A glass of milk may help you also.
Sleep with your head and shoulders propped up with a wedge pillow or elevate the head of your bed six to eight inches. This will allow gravity to work for you and it will help keep your stomach acids where they should be–in your stomach and not in your esophagus.
Consult your doctor. If natural attempts to control heartburn don’t work, ask your doctor which over-the-counter antacids will work best for you. Even while pregnant.