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what do you eat for a tummyache?
When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if
I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint tea- I feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This is just for general ideas.) Thanks in advance, Jen Half the people you know are below average. -Steven Wright |
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"JLove98905" > wrote in message > But to be honest, I'm not sure what > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in > turmoil. > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. I don't eat much, but drink ginger ale. Year ago, Coke syrup was given for upset tummy and some still drink Coke for it. When I want solids, I go with crackers and peanut butter or scrambled eggs and toast. -- Ed http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/ |
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"JLove98905" > wrote in message ... > When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel > like if > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. > Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint > tea- I > feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure > what > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in > turmoil. > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This > is > just for general ideas.) > Thanks in advance, > Jen > Half the people you know are below average. -Steven Wright Have a "two cents plain" or a bicarb. Usually all you need is a bisel greps. ;-) Dimitri |
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JLove98905 wrote:
> When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. > Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint tea- I > feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This is > just for general ideas.) > Thanks in advance, > Jen > Half the people you know are below average. -Steven Wright > > It's not something to eat, but a snifter of Sambuca. -- Steve Life should *not* be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, worn out and screaming, "WHOO HOOOOO, what a ride!" |
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JLove98905 wrote:
> When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. > Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint tea- I > feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This is > just for general ideas.) > Thanks in advance, > Jen > Half the people you know are below average. -Steven Wright > > It's not something to eat, but a snifter of Sambuca. -- Steve Life should *not* be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, worn out and screaming, "WHOO HOOOOO, what a ride!" |
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"Steve Calvin" > wrote in message ... > JLove98905 wrote: > > When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if > > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. > > Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint tea- I > > feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what > > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. > > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This is > > just for general ideas.) > > Thanks in advance, > > Jen Lucozade was a great fixer upper for stomach aches when I was little.. Not sure if it's available in Canada or USA. |
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"Steve Calvin" > wrote in message ... > JLove98905 wrote: > > When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if > > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. > > Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint tea- I > > feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what > > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. > > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This is > > just for general ideas.) > > Thanks in advance, > > Jen Lucozade was a great fixer upper for stomach aches when I was little.. Not sure if it's available in Canada or USA. |
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JLove98905 wrote:
> > When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. Ah, a thread just as gastroenteritis is knocking everyone down at work, and our little home. Retching all night with a retching hubby and lively but loose-stooled toddler has to be ranked on one of my top ten lowest moments. Lukewarm Verner's was the classic. Saltines without salt and gingerale next. I'm a grown up, and I find that if a cup of really watered down joe sounds appealing, I'm out of the woods. And remember, leaping back to ham sandwiches as soon as you get hungry is a common cause of "relapse". blacksalt dizzy and put through the ringer |
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JLove98905 wrote:
> > When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. Ah, a thread just as gastroenteritis is knocking everyone down at work, and our little home. Retching all night with a retching hubby and lively but loose-stooled toddler has to be ranked on one of my top ten lowest moments. Lukewarm Verner's was the classic. Saltines without salt and gingerale next. I'm a grown up, and I find that if a cup of really watered down joe sounds appealing, I'm out of the woods. And remember, leaping back to ham sandwiches as soon as you get hungry is a common cause of "relapse". blacksalt dizzy and put through the ringer |
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elaine wrote:
> "Steve Calvin" > wrote in message > ... > >>JLove98905 wrote: >> >>>When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel > > like if > >>>I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel > > better. > >>>Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint > > tea- I > >>>feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure > > what > >>>kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in > > turmoil. > >>>I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't >>>necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This > > is > >>>just for general ideas.) >>>Thanks in advance, >>>Jen > > > Lucozade was a great fixer upper for stomach aches when I was little.. Not > sure if it's available in Canada or USA. > > No, there's nothing here that I posted. Please attribute to the correct folks. -- Steve Life should *not* be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, worn out and screaming, "WHOO HOOOOO, what a ride!" |
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"Steve Calvin" > wrote in message ... > JLove98905 wrote: >> When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel >> like if >> I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel >> better. >> Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint >> tea- I >> feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure >> what >> kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in >> turmoil. >> I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't >> necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This >> is >> just for general ideas.) >> Thanks in advance, >> Jen >> Half the people you know are below average. -Steven Wright >> >> > > It's not something to eat, but a snifter of Sambuca. > > -- > Steve > ============= Yeah baby! Don't know if it'll work but I like the way you think!! Cyndi (who got 2 bottles of Sambuca for Christmas - one clear, one black!) |
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"Steve Calvin" > wrote in message ... > JLove98905 wrote: >> When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel >> like if >> I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel >> better. >> Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint >> tea- I >> feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure >> what >> kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in >> turmoil. >> I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't >> necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This >> is >> just for general ideas.) >> Thanks in advance, >> Jen >> Half the people you know are below average. -Steven Wright >> >> > > It's not something to eat, but a snifter of Sambuca. > > -- > Steve > ============= Yeah baby! Don't know if it'll work but I like the way you think!! Cyndi (who got 2 bottles of Sambuca for Christmas - one clear, one black!) |
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JLove98905 wrote: > When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. > Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint tea- I > feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This is > just for general ideas.) Alpenbitters. Mix it with a little water and knock it back. It's not bad tasting once you get used to it. |
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Rick & Cyndi wrote:
>> >>It's not something to eat, but a snifter of Sambuca. >> >>-- >>Steve >>============= > > > Yeah baby! Don't know if it'll work but I like the way you think!! > > Cyndi > (who got 2 bottles of Sambuca for Christmas - one clear, one black!) > > Trust me Cindi, it'll work! Personally I prefer the clear although I wouldn't turn down a glass of the black. ;-) It really does settle the stomach though. Sip, don't chug. -- Steve Life should *not* be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, worn out and screaming, "WHOO HOOOOO, what a ride!" |
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kalanamak > wrote in
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HHB wrote:
> There's that WHO mix of water sugar and a pinch of salt....supposed to > help. I've got Gatorade and Tang in my pantry. Both taste better than that "brine," and accomplish pretty much the same thing. Bob |
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JLove98905 wrote: > When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. > Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint tea- I > feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This is > just for general ideas.) > Thanks in advance, > Jen > Half the people you know are below average. -Steven Wright When I was little, I always wanted peppermint ice cream for a tummy ache - worked like a charm. Now I just do an Alka Seltzer - I'm addicted to the stuff since my gall bladder went bye-bye. -L. |
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JLove98905 wrote: > When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. > Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint tea- I > feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This is > just for general ideas.) > Thanks in advance, > Jen > Half the people you know are below average. -Steven Wright When I was little, I always wanted peppermint ice cream for a tummy ache - worked like a charm. Now I just do an Alka Seltzer - I'm addicted to the stuff since my gall bladder went bye-bye. -L. |
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JLove98905 wrote:
> When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually > feel like if I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, > I'll feel better. Saltines or something like that. I also have an > urge to drink peppermint tea- I feel like the hot water helps me > digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what kind of food is > aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. I'm > curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. > This is just for general ideas.) > Thanks in advance, > Jen > Half the people you know are below average. -Steven Wright The BRAT diet works works for me - bread, rice, applesauce and tea. The "bread" can be the saltines you mentioned or just some plain bread or dry toast. Rice should be cooked without added butter or fat. The applesauce should be the kind that doesn't have tons of sugar added to it. I find peppermint or chamomile tea is nice. Also warmed chicken broth or stock to sip (nothing too salty). Hope you feel better! Jill |
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JLove98905 wrote:
> When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually > feel like if I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, > I'll feel better. Saltines or something like that. I also have an > urge to drink peppermint tea- I feel like the hot water helps me > digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what kind of food is > aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. I'm > curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. > This is just for general ideas.) > Thanks in advance, > Jen My dad always grew mint out back and made mint tea for upset tummies. The other thing I remember is, as other posters have mentioned, ginger ale - except that it should be *flat* ginger ale, not fizzy. You can achieve this by adding a little sugar to your GA in the glass - takes the fizz right out. (A nurse taught me this one when I was a kid in the hospital) |
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JLove98905 wrote:
> When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually > feel like if I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, > I'll feel better. Saltines or something like that. I also have an > urge to drink peppermint tea- I feel like the hot water helps me > digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what kind of food is > aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. I'm > curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. > This is just for general ideas.) > Thanks in advance, > Jen My dad always grew mint out back and made mint tea for upset tummies. The other thing I remember is, as other posters have mentioned, ginger ale - except that it should be *flat* ginger ale, not fizzy. You can achieve this by adding a little sugar to your GA in the glass - takes the fizz right out. (A nurse taught me this one when I was a kid in the hospital) |
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Michael Odom wrote:
> > Ginger. Chicken soup with ginger. Ginger ale. > > > modom > > "Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes." > -- Jimmie Dale Gilmore Ginger tea. jim |
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"JLove98905" wrote... > When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel > like if > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. > Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint > tea- I > feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure > what > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in > turmoil. > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This > is > just for general ideas.) > Thanks in advance, Per the triage nurses at my clinic, drink clear and eat white---and it works. Pam |
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In article >, OSPAM (JLove98905) wrote:
>When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if >I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. Traditional bush recipe for an upset tummy is port wine and brandy (50/50 mix). But I don't recall ever seeing a guide to quantity, so I assume you just have to drink "enough". ;-) [I've tried it as about one liqueur glass full, and it seemed to work.] >Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint tea- I >feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what >kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. >I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't >necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This is >just for general ideas.) >Thanks in advance, Cheers, Phred. -- LID |
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On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 23:07:24 GMT, Ed Grabau and Pam Jacoby wrote:
> Per the triage nurses at my clinic, drink clear and eat white---and it > works. Vodka and mayonnaise sandwiches? -- -Jeff B. zoomie at fastmail dot fm |
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"Yeff" wrote ... > On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 23:07:24 GMT, Ed Grabau and Pam Jacoby wrote: > >> Per the triage nurses at my clinic, drink clear and eat white---and it >> works. > > Vodka and mayonnaise sandwiches? Wouldn't mashed potatoes be better with Vodka? Pam |
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"JLove98905" > wrote in message
... > When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel > like if > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. > Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint > tea- I > feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure > what > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in > turmoil. > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This > is > just for general ideas.) > Thanks in advance, > Jen Ginger tea with a bit of honey. Congee (aka jook). |
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Yeff wrote:
> On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 23:07:24 GMT, Ed Grabau and Pam Jacoby wrote: > > >>Per the triage nurses at my clinic, drink clear and eat white---and it >>works. > > Do they make clear Pepto Bismol??? ;-) gloria p |
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"JLove98905" > wrote in message ... > When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. > Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint tea- I > feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This is > just for general ideas.) > Thanks in advance, > Jen > Half the people you know are below average. -Steven Wright > Jen, Between hyperemesis during all of my pregnancies, and GERD the rest of the time, upset tummies are something I'm only too familiar with! Have you talked to your doctor about yours? For me, what I eat/drink or whether I eat or drink anything at all depends on the source of the problem. With the reflux, I take Prilosec. I can't imagine not having it, because without it I get "heartburn" (really, it's more like acid backwash up your throat) from even a glass of water. This is in part due to the aforementioned hyperemesis. For days when it seems even the Prilosec isn't quite cutting it, I try to keep away from the foods I know aggravate the situation: chocolate (sigh), tomatoes in any form, citrus, pineapple, fried foods...the usual suspect. When it is more nausea than heartburn though, I don't really like to eat anything. I'll sip tea or ginger ale if I feel like I can keep it down, and if I feel like I can't I will try to sip cherry 7-up just because it is the most painless when it comes back up! Smelling lemon helps and if I'm feeling especially brave, I'll try to sip some lemon aid or add some lemon to ginger ale and sip that. When I'm feeling a little better, I'll eat whatever sounds good, because if you do that there's a better chance it will stay down. I never eat saltines when I'm nauseated, because they hurt like heck if they don't stay down, but when I have heartburn I sometimes eat crackers and cheese. kimberly |
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"JLove98905" > wrote in message ... > When my stomach gets upset (bloated, acidic, whatever), I usually feel like if > I can get something very plain and "absorbent" in there, I'll feel better. > Saltines or something like that. I also have an urge to drink peppermint tea- I > feel like the hot water helps me digest. But to be honest, I'm not sure what > kind of food is aggravating and what kind is soothing to a tummy in turmoil. > I'm curious to hear what others do in this situation. (Note: I don't > necessarily know what is causing the trouble at any given instance. This is > just for general ideas.) > Thanks in advance, > Jen > Half the people you know are below average. -Steven Wright > Jen, Between hyperemesis during all of my pregnancies, and GERD the rest of the time, upset tummies are something I'm only too familiar with! Have you talked to your doctor about yours? For me, what I eat/drink or whether I eat or drink anything at all depends on the source of the problem. With the reflux, I take Prilosec. I can't imagine not having it, because without it I get "heartburn" (really, it's more like acid backwash up your throat) from even a glass of water. This is in part due to the aforementioned hyperemesis. For days when it seems even the Prilosec isn't quite cutting it, I try to keep away from the foods I know aggravate the situation: chocolate (sigh), tomatoes in any form, citrus, pineapple, fried foods...the usual suspect. When it is more nausea than heartburn though, I don't really like to eat anything. I'll sip tea or ginger ale if I feel like I can keep it down, and if I feel like I can't I will try to sip cherry 7-up just because it is the most painless when it comes back up! Smelling lemon helps and if I'm feeling especially brave, I'll try to sip some lemon aid or add some lemon to ginger ale and sip that. When I'm feeling a little better, I'll eat whatever sounds good, because if you do that there's a better chance it will stay down. I never eat saltines when I'm nauseated, because they hurt like heck if they don't stay down, but when I have heartburn I sometimes eat crackers and cheese. kimberly |
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i eat crackers or candied ginger. better yet a shot of pepto bismol does
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