Can we take TUMS ??

I just got out of surgery a week and a half ago and besides for having a sinus infection, my new pouch is sooo upset.  I was wondering if it was ok to take a tums to settle it down . I take prilosec otc one a day. Thanks  in advance :)

I have used Gas X strips and Mylanta. It helped me. I didnt try Tums. I also start mt day with a warm cup of real pepermint tea, from the health food store. That helps a lot.

Yes, we can take Tums.  Just don't rely on them for calcium, because it's calcium carbonate and we don't absorb it well.  But if you need them for an upset stomach, it's fine.

Kelly

Tums are Calcium Carbonate...we can't absorb it. We have to take the Citrate form of Calcium.

She isn't taking it as a calcium supplement...she's taking it for upset tummy.

Yes, Tums are fine to take for an upset stomach.

Thanks...Amy...and that is WHY I don't post before having my morning coffee.

ROFLMAO...I'm two lattes ahead of you Barb. LOL.

I live on Rolaids the chewy kind not the hard chewy kind. I feel better in a matter of minutes. Just my 2 cents, hope you feel better!

You can take them on occasion - no problem. But - if you  are having an ongoing problem - please ask your doc about it. Hope you feel better soon!