From: "Robert Comer" 

But isn't it just eliminated then? (which is okay, as long as you get
enough other calcium?)

- Bob Comer


"Randy H"  wrote in message
news:3e089437{at}w3.nls.net...
> Calcium carbonate isn't assimilated well by the body.
>
> "Robert Comer"  wrote in message
> news:3e0864be{at}w3.nls.net...
> > Why no calcium carbonate antacids?
> >
> > - Bob Comer
> >
> >
> > "Randy H"  wrote in message
> > news:3e07fe64{at}w3.nls.net...
> > > FWIW-Here's my take:
> > >
> > > (1) is a crock-yer better off with 5/6 smaller meals.
> > > (2) Seems like they're saying eliminate caffeine and theopylline
> > > (3) High fat I can see; but attempting to eliminate fat from the diet
> > don't
> > > fly.
> > > (4) Hmmm-hafta cogiate on that point.
> > > (5) HUH?
> > > (6) Debatable
> > > (7) If you're gonna take an antacid, try to find one that doesn't
> contain
> > > Aluminum and does NOT have calcium carbonate (citrate or gluconate are
> > > preferred)
> > > (8) Nicotine elinimation-probably wise
> > > (9) Partially agree-while the ulcer is present its probably not wise.
> > >
> > > I trust you've stopped taking the ibuprofen and you got a script for a
> > > COX-2 inhibitor?
> > >
> > > Also, did the doc do a test to see if Helicobacter Pylori was present?
> > > Hiatial Hernia?
> > >
> > > "Bill Lucy"  wrote in message
> > > news:MPG.187193c12819d6e498b1c5{at}news.barkto.com...
> > > >
> > > > So, I've been looking into diet changes and lifestyle
changes that
are
> > > recommended
> > > > for my ulcer.
> > > >
> > > > After looking at many sites, I have determined that none of these
> people
> > > could have
> > > > passed trigonometry in high school.
> > > >
> > > > Let's see a few examples, shall we?
> > > >
> > > > http://www.medhelp.org/forums/gastro/archive/779.html   ##NOTE #5
> > > >
> > > > Lifestyle changes include:
> > > >
> > > > 1) eat only 3 meals, avoid snacks
> > > > 2) avoid coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, peppermint, chocolate
> > > > 3) do not eat foods that contain fat
> > > > 4) do not lie down for 3 hours after you eat
> > > > 5) sleep with the head of your bed elevated to an angle
of approx.
45
> > > degrees. This
> > > > can be done by placing several books under the legs at
the head of
the
> > bed
> > > > 6) Chew gum or suck candies during the day to increase saliva
> > production.
> > > > Swallowing the saliva has two benefits. The act of
swallowing will
> clear
> > > acid from
> > > > the esophagus. The saliva being a base will also neutralize acid
> > > > 7) Take antacids or Gaviscon during the day when you
have heartburn.
> > These
> > > over-
> > > > the-counter medications will supplement the
> > > > effects of the Tagamet HB
> > > > 8) STOP SMOKING
> > > > 9) DO NOT DRINK ANY ALCOHOL
> > > >
> > > > ------------
> > > >
> > > > http://www.inter-medic.com/gerd.htm                ##ONLY 15
degrees?
> > > >
> > > > If you have GERD, your symptoms probably increase at
night. The main
> > > reason for
> > > > this, Dr. Rioux pointed out, is that in the daytime,
most of us are
> > > upright and
> > > > gravity keeps the acid in the stomach. "When you
lie down at night
> time,
> > > the lower
> > > > esophageal sphincter relaxes and reflux tends to go back up the
> > > esophagus." Dr.
> > > > Rioux said. "One of the first interventions that
we use in reflux
> > patients
> > > is to
> > > > actually put the head of the bed up," he added.
"The old-time
> suggestion
> > > was to put
> > > > a couple of bricks under the head of your bed. And surprisingly,
even
> if
> > > you
> > > > elevate 10-15 degrees, it helps immensely."
> > > >
> > > > http://www.heartburn-help.com/MessageBoard27/_disc7/00000580.htm
> > > ##grammar
> > > > notwithstanding
> > > >
> > > > My doctor has asked me to loose some weight, but it is
hard. He has
> also
> > > asked me
> > > > to sleep with my body elevated 30 degrees. I have added
some pieces
of
> > > wood under
> > > > my bed to elivate it 30 degrees and it seems to be
working, because
> this
> > > stops the
> > > > acid and gas from moving up my stomach and into my chest.
> > > >
> > > > --------------
> > > >
> > > > I'm 69 inches tall. Using trig tables I get the following:
> > > >
> > > > If I elevate my bed 45 degrees, I'm figuring my head is about 48
> inches
> > > above my
> > > > feet. At 30 degrees, it's about 34 inches, and at 15 degrees, my
head
> is
> > > 17 inches
> > > > above my feet. At "only" 10 degrees, it's 12 inches.
> > > >
> > > > BTW, other sites recommend anything from
2"-10" raising of the bed.
> I'm
> > > afraid I'd
> > > > start to slide off the sheets at 10", let alone
any more than that.
> > > >
> > > > Are these people stupid?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

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