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    Any suggestions for something to soothe a stomach?

    Posts: 1,894 Member
    edited December 2024 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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    • 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.
    • Posts: 8,736 Member
      Peppermint
    • Posts: 28,439 Member
      singingflutelady wrote: »
      Peppermint

      That's what I was going to say, too.
    • Posts: 173 Member
      Ginger tea?
    • 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 :)
    • Posts: 1,894 Member
      singingflutelady wrote: »
      Peppermint

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

      That sounds good for some reason...need to find some...
    • Posts: 4,080 Member
      fennel seed tea with saltine crackers is my go to.
    • Posts: 2,025 Member
      Flat ginger ale used to do it for me. Ginger ale itself still does.
    • 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.
    • 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
    • Posts: 2,990 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.
    • Posts: 5,771 Member
      Phirrgus wrote: »
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      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.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 4,979 Member
      Emetrol is for nausea/vomiting.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 1,120 Member
      Chamomile tea?
    • Posts: 1,894 Member
      BZAH10 wrote: »
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      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 :)
    • Posts: 4,979 Member
      Phirrgus wrote: »
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      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!
    • Posts: 1,894 Member
      kami3006 wrote: »
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      Hope it passes soon. Take care!

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

      Hope you feel better soonest!
    • 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.
    • 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. :)
    • Posts: 3,814 Member
      This won't help if it's vomiting, but if you are having diarrhea, immodium is great for that.
    • 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
    • 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
    • Posts: 8,578 Member
      edited February 2019
      singingflutelady wrote: »
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      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. :(
    • 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
    • Posts: 8,578 Member
      Phirrgus wrote: »
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      Water and some coffee yes (Thank God on the latter lol)
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      It was both - now just upset thankfully. Call me odd, but I'd rather hit a thumb with a hammer than be nauseous.
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      Thanks for looking :)
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      AHH I hope it doesn't last that long! :D

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