Any suggestions for something to soothe a stomach?

Phirrgus
Phirrgus Posts: 1,894 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Other than Pepto, which isn't working? Coming off 3 days or so of not being able to keep anything down - my diary may never recover lol - and am doing ok today but for a slight nausea...

Any suggestions are much appreciated folks, thank you.
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  • Cassandraw3
    Cassandraw3 Posts: 1,214 Member
    For me, personally, saltines always help settle my stomach. Other than that, I have heard the BRAT diet recommended. BRAT being Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast.

    A call to your doctor may not be a bad idea either.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Peppermint
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    Peppermint

    That's what I was going to say, too.
  • Ninkasi
    Ninkasi Posts: 173 Member
    Ginger tea?
  • Phirrgus
    Phirrgus Posts: 1,894 Member
    Cassandraw3 wrote: »
    For me, personally, saltines always help settle my stomach. Other than that, I have heard the BRAT diet recommended. BRAT being Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast.

    A call to your doctor may not be a bad idea either.

    He said it's just the bug that's been going around. In his defense...half of everyone I know has it lol. :(

    I'll try the suggestions, thanks :)
  • Phirrgus
    Phirrgus Posts: 1,894 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    Peppermint

    Just peppermint candy? I never heard that one, but I'll try it. Thanks
  • Phirrgus
    Phirrgus Posts: 1,894 Member
    Ninkasi wrote: »
    Ginger tea?

    That sounds good for some reason...need to find some...
  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    fennel seed tea with saltine crackers is my go to.
  • MichelleSilverleaf
    MichelleSilverleaf Posts: 2,027 Member
    Flat ginger ale used to do it for me. Ginger ale itself still does.
  • 2snakeswoman
    2snakeswoman Posts: 655 Member
    Peppermint herb not peppermint candy. Peppermint tea. Ginger ale (with real ginger) They also make candied ginger, but I can't recommend that (bleh!) but you might love it. You can also find tea with ginger added.
  • Phirrgus
    Phirrgus Posts: 1,894 Member
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    fennel seed tea with saltine crackers is my go to.
    I'll need to look up where to buy, thanks
    MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »
    Flat ginger ale used to do it for me. Ginger ale itself still does.

    I can't believe I forgot about ginger ale lol! Next thread "Am I getting old?" :D
  • SuzySunshine99
    SuzySunshine99 Posts: 2,989 Member
    I get motion sickness, and ginger has worked for my nausea. I use ginger gum, which most pharmacies sell by other anti-nausea drugs. It’s marketed for motion sickness, pregnancy-related morning sickness, and chemo patients. Just be sure you like ginger, because the gum is pretty intense flavor.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    Phirrgus wrote: »
    Ninkasi wrote: »
    Ginger tea?

    That sounds good for some reason...need to find some...

    Not sure where you're located but either the grocery stores here or Walgreen's carries Bigelow brand tea Lemon Ginger which is my fav. Reasonably priced as well.

    I really love ginger though, so sometimes I buy ginger root and slice it into my tea (plain green tea bags) with a bit of fresh lemon juice. I have many digestive issues and have a couple cups of this every morning.
  • Teabythesea_
    Teabythesea_ Posts: 559 Member
    Lipton has a 'soothe your tummy' tea with ginger, peppermint and fennel. It works awesome when I'm feeling nauseous or otherwise just have an upset/bloated stomach. I believe Great Value (walmart) has a similar tea too.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    Emetrol is for nausea/vomiting.
  • Blackwatch2000
    Blackwatch2000 Posts: 20 Member
    kami3006 wrote: »
    Emetrol is for nausea/vomiting.

    This was my go-to when I was pregnant. Still use it for the occasional bug.
  • neugebauer52
    neugebauer52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Chamomile tea?
  • Phirrgus
    Phirrgus Posts: 1,894 Member
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Phirrgus wrote: »
    Ninkasi wrote: »
    Ginger tea?

    That sounds good for some reason...need to find some...

    Not sure where you're located but either the grocery stores here or Walgreen's carries Bigelow brand tea Lemon Ginger which is my fav. Reasonably priced as well.

    I really love ginger though, so sometimes I buy ginger root and slice it into my tea (plain green tea bags) with a bit of fresh lemon juice. I have many digestive issues and have a couple cups of this every morning.
    Ah thanks - making a CVS run later so I'll check that out, Lots of Walgreens around too :)

    I'll ask about Emetrol too - my best half probably knows all about that one :)

    Thanks so much for the suggestions everyone - Something here will work, hopefully before I drop another (unhealthy) 3lbs lol.

    Thanks :)
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    Phirrgus wrote: »
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Phirrgus wrote: »
    Ninkasi wrote: »
    Ginger tea?

    That sounds good for some reason...need to find some...

    Not sure where you're located but either the grocery stores here or Walgreen's carries Bigelow brand tea Lemon Ginger which is my fav. Reasonably priced as well.

    I really love ginger though, so sometimes I buy ginger root and slice it into my tea (plain green tea bags) with a bit of fresh lemon juice. I have many digestive issues and have a couple cups of this every morning.
    Ah thanks - making a CVS run later so I'll check that out, Lots of Walgreens around too :)

    I'll ask about Emetrol too - my best half probably knows all about that one :)

    Thanks so much for the suggestions everyone - Something here will work, hopefully before I drop another (unhealthy) 3lbs lol.

    Thanks :)

    Hope it passes soon. Take care!
  • Phirrgus
    Phirrgus Posts: 1,894 Member
    kami3006 wrote: »
    Phirrgus wrote: »
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Phirrgus wrote: »
    Ninkasi wrote: »
    Ginger tea?

    That sounds good for some reason...need to find some...

    Not sure where you're located but either the grocery stores here or Walgreen's carries Bigelow brand tea Lemon Ginger which is my fav. Reasonably priced as well.

    I really love ginger though, so sometimes I buy ginger root and slice it into my tea (plain green tea bags) with a bit of fresh lemon juice. I have many digestive issues and have a couple cups of this every morning.
    Ah thanks - making a CVS run later so I'll check that out, Lots of Walgreens around too :)

    I'll ask about Emetrol too - my best half probably knows all about that one :)

    Thanks so much for the suggestions everyone - Something here will work, hopefully before I drop another (unhealthy) 3lbs lol.

    Thanks :)

    Hope it passes soon. Take care!

    Thank you!
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    Gravol makes a ginger formula that works really well.

    Hope you feel better soonest!
  • Phirrgus
    Phirrgus Posts: 1,894 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Gravol makes a ginger formula that works really well.

    Hope you feel better soonest!

    Thanks my friend - I don't believe that's available in the US, but there must be equivalents.
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    If we have it here in Canada, odds are you've got it there. Ask the pharmacist, perhaps?

    Are you able to keep liquids down? As I'm sure you know, hydration is paramount. :)
  • MikePTY
    MikePTY Posts: 3,814 Member
    This won't help if it's vomiting, but if you are having diarrhea, immodium is great for that.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    If we have it here in Canada, odds are you've got it there. Ask the pharmacist, perhaps?

    Are you able to keep liquids down? As I'm sure you know, hydration is paramount. :)

    Nope not available in the states
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    PS: Found it on Amazon.com, so it looks like you can get it there.

    https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Chewable-Lozenges-Antinauseant-VOMITING/dp/B009ZBO7QI
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    edited February 2019
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    If we have it here in Canada, odds are you've got it there. Ask the pharmacist, perhaps?

    Are you able to keep liquids down? As I'm sure you know, hydration is paramount. :)

    Nope not available in the states

    Too bad! I guess it can be shipped to the States from Canada through Amazon, though. It's really good. Won't get there in time to help the OP, though. :(
  • Phirrgus
    Phirrgus Posts: 1,894 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    If we have it here in Canada, odds are you've got it there. Ask the pharmacist, perhaps?

    Are you able to keep liquids down? As I'm sure you know, hydration is paramount. :)

    Water and some coffee yes (Thank God on the latter lol)
    MikePTY wrote: »
    This won't help if it's vomiting, but if you are having diarrhea, immodium is great for that.
    It was both - now just upset thankfully. Call me odd, but I'd rather hit a thumb with a hammer than be nauseous.
    singingflutelady wrote: »

    Nope not available in the states
    Thanks for looking :)
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    PS: Found it on Amazon.com, so it looks like you can get it there.

    https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Chewable-Lozenges-Antinauseant-VOMITING/dp/B009ZBO7QI

    AHH I hope it doesn't last that long! :D
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    Phirrgus wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    If we have it here in Canada, odds are you've got it there. Ask the pharmacist, perhaps?

    Are you able to keep liquids down? As I'm sure you know, hydration is paramount. :)

    Water and some coffee yes (Thank God on the latter lol)
    MikePTY wrote: »
    This won't help if it's vomiting, but if you are having diarrhea, immodium is great for that.
    It was both - now just upset thankfully. Call me odd, but I'd rather hit a thumb with a hammer than be nauseous.
    singingflutelady wrote: »

    Nope not available in the states
    Thanks for looking :)
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    PS: Found it on Amazon.com, so it looks like you can get it there.

    https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Chewable-Lozenges-Antinauseant-VOMITING/dp/B009ZBO7QI

    AHH I hope it doesn't last that long! :D

    If it does, you'd likely need a doctor, anyway. ;)
  • Phirrgus
    Phirrgus Posts: 1,894 Member
    Gotta say - you folks are awesome with the replies and help :)

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