Today, I was suffering from acid reflux. I was told that drinking water laced with baking soda would help. Nope, all it did was create a huge belch that made me vomit all over myself. FML
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DocBastard 40
Baking soda helps reflux quite well. If it didn't, it could be something else that causes similar symptoms, like gall stones or esophagitis. If the symptoms continue, rather than self-medicating or taking advice from "someone" (including me), go see a doctor.
Destroyer_2_2 15
damn I feel for you. I have a huge fear of vomiting so that is like my worst nightmare.
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Tundulinski 7
Next time try roasting fennel seeds, grind them and use a forth of a teaspoon, to make a cup of tea. By the way try mixing baking soda and vinegar together. Unfortunately it's no wonder you had that reaction. P.s. Vinegar is mainly an acetic acid.
ohSNAPyall 27
This seems obvious, but you didn't use the kind with aluminum, did you?
jonomc 12
Did you wait until the soda had dissolved into the water and the bubbles subsided? If not - have you ever seen that kids experiment where they soda to make a volcano? You just did that in your stomach.
worldclassrager 41
Perhaps a medication wouldn't be a bad idea
Richard6036 13
I'm no doctor but I've been dealing with acid reflux all my life and Gaviscon seems to work well for me
amberdea404 28
Along with my reflux I am a frequent vomiter. However, warm water and laying at an incline really helps.
LadyLuck93 20
Lmao do them research before..
Angelkisses130 26
I have GERD so I know the feels :(
emenesso 13
Saliva can neutralise acid in the oesophagus - try sucking your thumb (or a lolly or something) and swallowing the saliva. While you sleep your mouth produces less saliva and because you're generally lying down when you sleep the acid can travel back up your oesophagus. Use Quick Eze or Gaviscon or any antacid if you have access to them, and try to avoid lying down. I used to have a lot of trouble with reflux and started avoiding foods with lots of herbs & spices (garlic, onion, pepper, chilli, etc) and that seemed to stop the problem from occurring as often. Also if you're eating big meals try smaller meals. Definitely never heard of the baking soda idea before. Hope you feel better soon, OP!
convive 23
Might be an interesting projectile mixed with green coloring. Exorcist style!