Tums helps, but only a little
Tums is something that I turn to when I have an upset stomach due to eating food that I know I shouldn't have. But unfortunately the relief is usually only mild at best. I have eaten Tums after Tums and find that if it does help, and it does to some extent, it doesn't help to the extent that other meds do. However, I must admit that I feel quite comfortable popping a Tums or two to lessen my discomfort, whereas I am somewhat wary with what I consider to be serious medicine- Prilosec, Omeprazole, etc. Taking Tums is akin to taking candy- except that it isn't as sweet, and that it helps instead of harms. And I don't have to worry about cavities. However, if you think it will save you after a full meal of Indian, Thai or Mexican food, you are sadly mistaken. By the way, if you are taking Tums regularly you should probably talk to your doctor to make sure that you don't have a case of Helicobacter Pylori in your stomach- because Tums will definitely not help in that situation.
sqp1976
Chicago, IL