What do you take for a stomach ache? Old remedy or new?

Yes it's true baking soda will neutralize stomach acid if you have heartburn. It is sodium bicarbonate and the like any carbonate will react with acid to form carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is what makes you burp but there is a lot of sodium in the product, however this product is used in baking so it's okay unless you overuse or have to restrict your sodium intake. I used Rolaids because it contains both calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate both of which can be used by my body in the correct proportion. Too much calcium will be constipating and too much magnesium will have a laxative effect so by combining the two they will be in balance. I am sure some of the herbal remedies will be quite effective however I have never used them.

depends on the stomach ache, cramps I will take a pain pill, I had a stomach ache a while back, I am not going to go into it, just the thought of having it again scares me, I could not take anything for it, my stomach was burning like it was on fire all I could do was drink water to put out that fire, it cooled it down but did not take it away, o.k enough about that ughh, how was your day?

For me there is a wonderful concoction which is readily available at the local chemist it is called Kaolin and Morphine and you add a couple of spoonfuls to a glass of water or you can drink it neat which ever, it's not foul tasting, but like most medicines it isn't enjoyable to take, but it works and that is the main thing. I don't care if something doesn't smell or taste right as long as it does its job and Kaolin and morphine does I swear by it and the best thing is, it's so damn cheap to buy! I don't take anything else, in fact it's now become part of my first aid kit!

Hi Karen! I take a few basil leaves and a spice called 'AIJWAIN', Ajwain is a Hindi word, its botanical name is Trachyspermum copticum, and it is also known as Ajowan caraway, carom seeds or mistakenly as bishop's weed. It give me relief from stomach ache.

Hello my friend PeacefulWmn9 Ji, Well, to tell you, we both do not remember, when we did get stoch aching. It is all connected with digestive system, after we crossed 60 yrs, we are very careful, 'Eat, what one can digest', and also eat less, in case, what my mother used to give some home maid 'powder' combination of many spices like 'Haldi' etc. I even take as a regular practice, after every meal, even without stomach aching. Apply simple formule, "AFTER LUNCH SLEEP A WHILE, AFETR DINNER WALK A MILE" May God bless You and have a great time.

Stomach ache is mostly due to indigestion. so if i have stomach ache or my children gets it i first try home remedies like pudina water. Pudina leaves are very good for stomach. If you squash them and put little lemon in it it immediately act as a pain reliever and is very effective. Another thing is ajwain seeds with little of salt mixed is also very effective in stomach ache. These are generation old methods which are still very useful and u need not immediately take tablets.

hi peaceful you are a mylotter after my own heart. 'my own mom taught me to use baking soda in warm water' and if you dont have tums that works really really well. I dont have'many tummy Aches but when I do I am totally miserable.I will use tums'if I have them because I have to watch my salt intake. another' older remedy is A few drops of peppermint oil in hot water.

Hello! Most times I will just try and wait it out. Usually , if it is at night I will just sleep it off and take some tums . If that doesnt help then I will send my fiance out for something a little bit stronger . You know what baking soda does help my dad used to do that and from time to time I will do that as well .

i usually take loperamide and it effects in a few minutes and the stomach ache slowly recedes. i guess that is new remedy? am not sure. ann

I hardly get stomach ache, and even if I do get it I take a glass of boiled water to which cumin seeds are added at the time of boiling and taken when slightly warm. This is a great relief for stomach ache.

For me the best source of relief for indigestion and upset stomach is to take an antacid. I have periodically taken PeptoBismal but have found that the antacids seem to cure whatever the problem is much faster and with less of the bad taste. Each individual has a different preference and thoughts of what works best for them however. Thank you for the post and have a great evening.

I have a treatment approach: ginger 5 grams,4 grams galangal,pepper 3 grams,100 grams of rice,15 grams of brown sugar.(The ginger and cut into slices with galangal,pepper Wash ,put a small gauze bag,slit mouth good.Wash the Amoy gauze bag of rice and add boiling water to cook together,take out 30 minutes after the gauze bags,drink the soup to cook.Daily morning and evening should drink 1. Efficacy: thmperature in pain

ginger as in ginger ale will help with nausea.

Good old fashioned Pepto Bismol for me. Works great.

If it's because of eating too much or eating something wrong, usually a calcium tablets helps the digestion and relieves the pain. Also there is putting a warm water bag on your stomach. That helps the ache I've heard

I prefer going for home remedies for curing common ailments. For stomach ache I usually take aniseeds, chew them well and drink a glass of water. It works most of the times.

Dear Karen, Baking soda, well I never knew that one. I suppose it's like Eno fruit salts. I shall try it sometime. When we get a bad stomach ache we usually go for a tiny herbal/ayurvedic pill of mint oil. It's very soothing and cooling and usually does the trick 99% of the time. Angelie

A goof home-remedy that has always worked for me has been to have a warm cup of tea made either with ginger or peppermint. Both of these are very calming and soothig to the tummy. But these are more for feelings of nausea. If the solutions od baking soda worked for you, then you ere probably suffering from heart burn/acid reflux. My boyfriend does this frequently if we don't have any OTC antiacids. the only problem with it is that it makes him burp like crazy! ut it does help to settle his stomach and ease the discomfort.

Hi. I have a first-aid kit cabinet full of medicines. Old remedy is very good but when pain occurs we cant just get up and go outside the house to look for herbal medicines. First thing i always do when i get stomache is i drink lukewarm water..its does help. But i make sure also to know what causes stomache before taking medicines.