IC & Acid Indegestion?

[Misskika007]

Hello everyone,

Anyone have the combo listed above? I have the most acidic feeling stomach, though rarely have heartburn. It almost feels like a sour stomach, constantly. Any tricks to get rid of it without irritating IC?

Have a pain free day :-)

[NancyB]

Dear Misskika -

I noticed from your other post that you were taking Advil. If you have been taking a lot of that over an extended period of time, it can cause the acid indigestion you are describing. You might want to stop the Advil and take something like Prilosec OTC for a week or so and see if it clears up. It will cut down on the acid in your stomach and allow it to heal up if you have a little area of irritation there. If you still have it after doing that, you should see your doctor.

Hope this is helpful to you.

NancyB:)

[elkannie]

drink a teaspoon of baking soda in a full glass of water - twice a day. this will alkalize your system to some degree and also help the IC.

Note from ICNDonna: Be sure to discuss this with your physician before trying it, especially if you are taking any medications or have high blood pressure. That is a lot of sodium to ingest in a day.

[Trishann]

Misskika I always had acid problems to the point just acid would come up from the stomach. I am taking a similar thing that Nancy is talking about. If you take it before your meals it can help you. Drinking water with your meals seems to help somewhat. Sometimes I will have to take Maalox or something after the meal also, but I would only do this with your doctor permission.
Hope you find somethings that will help you.

Sending hugs, Trish

[Franny]

I have been drinking Fennel tea , Dandelion Root Tea and an acidophilis pearl each day and It's helpful.