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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-07-04 11:56 PM
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How can I get rid of indigestion?
I'm at work and can't leave so unless someone can help me out, I'm stuck feeling this way for another 8.5 hours. HELP! :(
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-07-04 11:57 PM
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1. milk? raid the managers office for Mylanta is another choice. eom
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-07-04 11:58 PM
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3. :(
There's none here. Any other options?
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:01 AM
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8. Drink water
Edited on Tue Jun-08-04 12:06 AM by eleny
Get a big glass of it and drink it slowly. It should mitigate some of your indigestion. How awful when you can't get away. When you can, get some Pepcid tablets. It's powerful stuff. Pricey. But it works immediately.

Good luck!

On edit: I don't agree with drinking carbonated beverages. They can even cause indigestion. So, if you've got that burning feeling, stay away from them. And if your burning persists, you really need to get away and find something. You can burn your esophagus.
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:03 AM
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10. Thanks so much!
Just went and filled up the water bottle!
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Parrcrow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-07-04 11:58 PM
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2. masturbate
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-07-04 11:59 PM
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4. Um, besides that!
Jeez! I'm serious! It hurts. :(
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Parrcrow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:00 AM
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6. sorry to hear that
try ginger ale. Get some good burps going.
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:04 AM
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11. lol I would...
But none of that here either.
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Radical Activist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-07-04 11:59 PM
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5. Milk...you know, what kittens drink n/t
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:04 AM
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12. You're horrible!
No milk here. :(
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:00 AM
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7. 7-Up out of the vending machine? eom
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:04 AM
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13. What about Sprite?
No 7-Up in the machine.
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:05 AM
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15. same diff..... best to drink it slow and let it get flat and room temp
goodluck and hope you feel better soon
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:07 AM
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16. Thanks so much!
:hug:
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ronzo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:02 AM
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9. chew gum.
That helps sometimes. Good luck.
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:04 AM
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14. Thanks!!
Now THAT I have!
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ronzo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:16 AM
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18. U bet. n/t
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thebaghwan Donating Member (998 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:10 AM
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17. Lightly pat your stomach, it does wonders!
n/t
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Lestat Donating Member (516 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:16 AM
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19. Tums, Mylanta, Pepto Bismol, Tagamet....
Or maybe some Ginger Ale pop. That always helps. :)
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:18 AM
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20. I have none of that.
I don't work at Walgreen's. :D
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Lestat Donating Member (516 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:19 AM
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21. You do work in a hospital...
correct? :)
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:21 AM
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23. Nope.
Homehealth agency. Close. :)
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Lestat Donating Member (516 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:21 AM
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25. So...
there should be something there to help you out, no? :D
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:27 AM
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30. The only things that are here...
are locked up and I don't have the authorization for them.
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Lestat Donating Member (516 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:35 AM
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33. That sucks.
:(
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TheWizardOfMudd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:20 AM
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22. Take Pepcid AC 30 minutes before each meal
And don't call me in the morning! ;)
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:21 AM
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24. I'll try to remember that for the next one!
:) Thanks!
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WillyT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:22 AM
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26. Soda Water, Bitters, and a Lime Squeeze !!!
You local bar should be able to oblige!

Good luck!

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Champ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:22 AM
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27. Umm Rolaids, Tums, Pepcid AC?
If none probaly some Cherry 7-up or Citra will do(works for me)
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:25 AM
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28. Btw, where the heck are you?
Are you in an office or taking care of someone in their home? Just trying to figure out how you can get some help.
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:27 AM
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29. In an office building.
All by myself (and we're not allowed to leave for any reason whatsoever).
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:34 AM
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31. Thanks
How's it going? Is the burning subsiding a little? Try walking around a bit, too. That may cause the stomach acid to stay down instead of moving upward.
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:35 AM
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32. I can't really tell a difference.
It's not really a constant thing, just in different spurts then it hurts like hell. I think the water and sprite (yes, I'm drinking both at the same time) might help. Not sure. Thank you again for taking the time to respond, I reallllly appreciate it!
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:40 AM
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37. You're welcome
Hubby and I get it, too, and it's a real nasty deal. The water should water down the acids. Chewing gum also stimulates saliva to water down the acids. If it refuses to go away, my last encouragment would be to call your boss or supervisor, explain what's up and get thee to a grocery or drug store!

Nite and good luck!
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:42 AM
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38. Goodnight!
And thanks so much again!
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WillyT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:39 AM
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36. Not ALLOWED To Leave ??? - What Sweatshop Ya Workin For ???
:wtf:
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:42 AM
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39. It's either I leave...
and I have patients calling in and dying on me, or I stay here and calm them down and try to help out. :shrug:
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WillyT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:46 AM
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42. Well... You're An Angel Then !!! - Bless You !!!
Hope ya feel better soon.

:hi:
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Kali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:35 AM
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34. stand up, walk around
Do NOT drink milk. A little soda pop may help - drink very slowly and not too much - if from food both will help, Best is tums or equivilent - the cheap stuff from discount stores are fine - and they have calcium.
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:37 AM
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35. Okay, I'm walking around the room.
(of course, when I'm done typing this). Thanks for the help!
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Kali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:45 AM
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40. not pacing,
just to give your stomach and esophagus some more room

Hope you feel better. Get some tums for nest time.
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 12:46 AM
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41. Thank you!
And yep, I'm going to keep a permanent supply here at work!
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MI Cherie Donating Member (682 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 01:12 AM
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43. How about chocolate?
It may not help, but it tastes good! :)
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BlondieK143 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-08-04 01:14 AM
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44. Sounds good
but I'm afraid to eat anything else!
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