Question 1

i have several ulcers/canker sores all over my mouth and nothing is helping. not warm salt water rinse, not oragel mouth wash for sores, not mylanta and benadryl. how can i get them to heal?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: I would suggest that you 1st confirm this dx with a dermatologist. Should they truly be canker sores and not hsv or some other pathology, you might receive a brief course of  oral steroids.

Question 2

diarrhea,vomiting for weeks.severe stomach pain & cramps.can't keep food down.been taking omeprazole and mylanta.not helping. ulcer? treatments? help!

Accepted Answer

See a doctor.: Those symptoms warrant evaluation by a doctor pronto.

Question 3

how do products like mylanta work  to ease stomach issues?

Accepted Answer

Antacid: Mylanta is an antacid. It neutralizes the stomach acid with a chemical reaction.

Question 4

how do commercial products like peptobismol or mylanta help to ease stomach issues?

Accepted Answer

Neutralizing...: The short answer is that they neutralize the digestive juices temporarily. If there has been some insult to the stomach its inherent ability to protect itself from its own juices may be overwhelmed. These products help in the short term. If symptoms persist, see md.

Question 5

can i take mylanta to for nausea and stomach cramps from possible food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Mylanta: yes, you may - it is a safe medication; it will soothe gastritis.

Question 6

is it ok to take mylanta to ease vomiting and stomach cramps from food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It may increase diarrhea so you may consider pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) as an alternative or supplement.

Question 7

upper stomach cramps and bloating sometimes with gas every day hours after meal. i eat mild, started a few x a week to now daily. mylanta doesnt help?

Accepted Answer

Dairy free diet: Try elimination diet,starting with dairy free x 1 month
may eat yogurt.

Question 8

what can be prescribed if you have low acid in your stomach but are having silent gerd issues? prevacid made me feel like my whole stomach was burning/gave more issues vs helping. also, tums, mylanta don't seem to help either?

Accepted Answer

: Your statement is not clear (low acid in stomach) and I am not sure you truly have GERD (silent GERD issues).
You do not need antacid medication(s) if stomach acid is low.
If you have confirmed GERD, have you tried antireflux measures: raise the head of your bed with 2 bricks, do not lay down within 2 hours after meal and avoid the foods which aggravate the symptoms.

Question 9

had breast implants done and getting sharp gas like pain in stomach. took gasx, mylanta, docolace and nothing seems to help. what can i do to stop it?

Accepted Answer

Gas pains: To relieve entrapped intestinal gas, drinking hot( not boiling) water and applying heat to the abdomen helps break down gas and enables it to pass along the intestinal tract to be passed rectally. Don't force yourself to burp as you only swallow more air doing that. If you're experiencing severe abdominal pain or have severe abdominal distension, get examined by a physician. take gasex after meals

Question 10

what is best for an upset stomach: pepto bismol liquid, mylanta one dose chewable tablets, or alka-seltzer extra strength heartburn relief chews? i would like the best option out of the three?

Accepted Answer

: Any of these 3 products could be used for stomach upset, depending on which one works best for you. Everyone is different so you should probably pick the one you can most easily afford and see if that helps. If it doesn’t, see your doctor. Good luck to you!

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I have several ulcers/canker sores all over my mouth and nothing is helping. not warm salt water rinse, not oragel mouth wash for sores, not mylanta and benadryl. how can i get them to heal?

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Diarrhea,vomiting for weeks.severe stomach pain & cramps.can't keep food down.been taking omeprazole and mylanta.not helping. ulcer? treatments? help!

A member asked:

How do products like mylanta work to ease stomach issues?

A member asked:

How do commercial products like peptobismol or mylanta help to ease stomach issues?

A member asked:

Can i take mylanta to for nausea and stomach cramps from possible food poisoning?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take mylanta to ease vomiting and stomach cramps from food poisoning?

A member asked:

Upper stomach cramps and bloating sometimes with gas every day hours after meal. i eat mild, started a few x a week to now daily. mylanta doesnt help?

A member asked:

What can be prescribed if you have low acid in your stomach but are having silent gerd issues? prevacid made me feel like my whole stomach was burning/gave more issues vs helping. also, tums, mylanta don't seem to help either?

A member asked:

Had breast implants done and getting sharp gas like pain in stomach. took gasx, mylanta, docolace and nothing seems to help. what can i do to stop it?

A member asked:

What is best for an upset stomach: pepto bismol liquid, mylanta one dose chewable tablets, or alka-seltzer extra strength heartburn relief chews? i would like the best option out of the three?

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