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RE: Dealing with Acid Reflux on the Cheap
Esomeprazole, sold under the brand names Nexium among others, is a medication which reduces stomach acid.
Blimey, another 'zole'. If it's a zole it's for GERD!
@futuremind reckons Baking Soda works well too. I have some in the house somewhere and will give it a go. A horrible taste for a few minutes is OK with me!
I have had the choking to death gasping for air experience several times. You think your gonna die.
Cape Aloe Crystals is a new one too me. Thanks for the tips.
That choking was the worst, I honestly thought I'd choke to death, the Aloe Crystals work instantly, super bitter though.
Yeah I'm gonna try Cape Aloe Crystals too I think. The name alone is cool!
1 teaspoon is good advice for the baking soda. It tastes pretty awful, but it does work. When the burp comes, you'll feel better. It's so strange how it works, but it basically just neutralizes the acid and gas builds in your stomach :P For me, a teaspoon won't touch it, I have to take a tablespoon, and it makes me a little nervous, because that might not even be safe.
Definitely start small and be prepared for a not so pleasant flavour.
I checked, it's also known as Aloe Ferrox Bitters and is available online.