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A member asked:

I'm just wondering, if you are taking a strong pain killer and it upsets your stomach, will acidophilus help?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

They may help but : Not immediately. For quicker results try ginger ale, ginger tea or crystallized ginger.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 6/12/2013

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