!Re: Re: What I take in one day: Am I killing myself

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This is an interesting discussion. I can't say I am resolutely

decided which is right or wrong. I say if something works and you

like it - stick with it. Heaven knows how we all react so

differently to things. I know that some years ago when a doc couldn't

figure out why I was losing my voice all the time, and it was rough as

gravel when it would work, he grasped at straws and said let's try

nexium, I bet it is acid reflux causing your voice problems. While I

did get some acid reflux, it still seemed a little weird, but I tried

it. I was neither excited nor disgusted by the drug. I don't think

I had as much acid reflux, but I did get light stomach pains and a bit

of the runs from the stuff. So - sort of a mixed result for me. I went

off it without his approval and then followed the advice of a plain

nurse who said, have you tried chamomile tea? It worked like a charm

as long as I would have a cup every night. I then discovered that

peppermint is more convenient (carry candy in your purse - try that

with a cuppa tea) and is stronger in its stomach work. Settles a

nauseated tummy, keeps it from spasming so much when you are having an

irritable bowel episode and keeps the heartburn from coming at all,

period. So - that's what works for me. If the other stuff works for

you guys, I won't tell you to stop. Do what works and forget the rest.

-Lynn

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> > Hi Tammy

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> > If you could eliminate the need for antacids and at the same

> time, improve your physical condition, wouldnt you consider it?

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