Heartburn!!!?

I started getting heartburn last night, it was so painful I was doubled over. It was a little better today but now it's getting worse again. I have drank milk, pepto, tried a little soup. What in the heck can I do? It is very painful and I have been burping alot but it's not helping. Sometimes the burp burns my throat.The pain radiates from my stomach, up my back to the back of my head. I have to watch 6 kids today due to the fact school gets out early and I need some relief fast! any advice please it's killin' me!

Which acid reducer works best and quickest?

Go out and get some Prilosec or Zantac or Pepcid. They are acid reducers. They work really well for me. Follow the directions on the box. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

It could be your gallbladder. I thought I had indigestion for motnhs before the attack got so bad I had to go to the emergency room. During an attack I would belch a lot and after throwing up I would feel better. You may want to call your doctor. Good luck and I hope you feel better!

Get your gallbladder checked and us gaviscon.

Like some posters said already...get your gall bladder checked. For immediate instant relief use a small spoonful of baking soda (arm and hammer is good) in a glass of water (but should not be used each time as a long term solution). If you get repeat occurances do not use this method. A lot of baking soda all the time is not good either, but is good for a one-time quick relief. By all accounts tums is sodium bicarbonate (fancy word for baking soda) or calcium bicarbonate (meaning using calcium instead of sodium for the binder for the bicarbonate). So you end up spending good money on the same product that costs $2 in another isle.

For more long-lasting relief use a small spoonful of Apple Cider Vinegar in a glass of water every night for a week or so depending on the severity. While this tastes really nasty, in the long run it re-establishes the proper pH balance for your stomach acidity. Medication only offers temorary relief and does not offer a permenant solution. Have you heard of any meds that gets rid of heartburn permenantly or do you notice you have to always be on it for the relief?