Question 1

i took a tums and now have a terrible stomach ache. help?

Accepted Answer

Stomach Ache: Without knowing all of the history, it's difficult to try to know for sure what's going on.  However, it is highly unlikely that Tums, which is really just calcium carbonate (aka chalk) is the culprit. It's now 7 hours since you posted your question so if this is still going on, I recommend that you seek the on site medical care of your personal doctor, urgent care, or an ER.

Question 2

i have a stomach ache probably from the nuts i ate. what can i take, tums (calcium carbonate)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tums (calcium carbonate) may or may not help. If it is from the nuts, it will pass with time.

Question 3

i took some tums (calcium carbonate) for stomach acid, but instead it gives me gas and stomach ache, why would it cause the two?

Accepted Answer

May not be acid: The differential causes of abdominal pain are multiple - you are self diagnosing stomach acid - ? Other causes such as heart disease, esophageal spasm, or maybe Tums (calcium carbonate) aren't adequate to control the acid if that is the cause.

Try otc Omeprazole 20mg am and pm - if this relieves the symptoms then stomach acid is a likely diagnosis.

Would recommend a visit to your primary care physician at any rate.

Question 4

can i give my 6 year old adult tums (calcium carbonate) for a stomach ache?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is ok to give him the Tums, (calcium carbonate) but the more important thing is why he has a stomach ache. If it persists, please be sure to have him evaluated by your pediatirician. :)

Question 5

can i give my 10 year old child a tums (calcium carbonate) for her stomach ache?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tums (calcium carbonate) will be safe for her to try.

Question 6

how can i help stomach ache/pain from antibiotic usage? i've taken cvs brand probiotics, but no relief. can i take tums/pepto? any other suggestions?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: ...a lot on the particular antibitoic(s) you are taking. Some can be taken with food or antacids to reduced stomach upset, but there are a few for which antacids may reduce absorption and effectiveness. Also, severe pain or diarrhea could mean a serious side effect that needs treatment. Contact the doctor or clinic where the antibiotic was prescribed.

Question 7

stomach ache after eating anything, largge or small. thirsty. what is wrong? drinking water and tea and taking tums (calcium carbonate)

Accepted Answer

Depends: This can be a GI infection, gallbladder problem, ulcer, reflux, or something more sinister: such as low blood flow to the stomach or heart attack. It depends on your age and history. See a doctor. You may need an ultrasound or egd.

Question 8

have indigestion since yesterday with burning dull pain up to my chest. nausea too. its been steady and worsening. antacids wont help.just dull gnawing upper stomach ache and cold feeling in chest.

Accepted Answer

Recommend a ER visit: your s/s can be either cardiac or GI. the safest thing is to go to ER and get an ECG. Especially  while your having symptoms. If the ECG shows changes then  USA or a heart attack will be treated . The blood work will also help. If the high sensitivity Trop-I level is neg and you ECG looks fine , it would go along way to making me (and I'm sure you) feel better.

Question 9

i started combination birth control pill, femovan a week ago and since the last 2 days i have been experiencing a bit of indigestion, stomach ache and acidity. is it ok if i take pantoprazole or any other antacid? can antacids interact with pills?

Accepted Answer

: You can use over-the-counter antacids while taking oral contraceptives, without any change in the effectiveness of the contraception. If you require the ant acids for longer than two weeks or so, or if your symptoms recur after you stop using the on assets, you should see your doctor or a gastroenterologist. Good luck.

Question 10

stomach ache, always hungry feeling.even after i eat. more gassy. sore palete & headaches. antacid & ginger help very little. could it be viral? thx.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Does not sound like viral consult gastroenterologist.

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I took a tums and now have a terrible stomach ache. help?

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I have a stomach ache probably from the nuts i ate. what can i take, tums (calcium carbonate)?

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I took some tums (calcium carbonate) for stomach acid, but instead it gives me gas and stomach ache, why would it cause the two?

A member asked:

Can i give my 6 year old adult tums (calcium carbonate) for a stomach ache?

A member asked:

Can i give my 10 year old child a tums (calcium carbonate) for her stomach ache?

A member asked:

How can i help stomach ache/pain from antibiotic usage? i've taken cvs brand probiotics, but no relief. can i take tums/pepto? any other suggestions?

A member asked:

Stomach ache after eating anything, largge or small. thirsty. what is wrong? drinking water and tea and taking tums (calcium carbonate)

A member asked:

Have indigestion since yesterday with burning dull pain up to my chest. nausea too. its been steady and worsening. antacids wont help.just dull gnawing upper stomach ache and cold feeling in chest.

A member asked:

I started combination birth control pill, femovan a week ago and since the last 2 days i have been experiencing a bit of indigestion, stomach ache and acidity. is it ok if i take pantoprazole or any other antacid? can antacids interact with pills?

A member asked:

Stomach ache, always hungry feeling.even after i eat. more gassy. sore palete & headaches. antacid & ginger help very little. could it be viral? thx.

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