Bi-Carb Formula for GERD

Posted By Kim on December 10, 1998 at 21:36:12:







I have been diagnosed with acid reflux.  It is so bad it is causing
heart palpitations (I have MVP and get pvcs and SVT).  I
have tried Zantac, Pepsid, Tagamet (they all give me palpitations).
I've also tried Prilosec and Prevacid (I reacted allergically
to both these meds, however, they helped me tremendously. Prepulsid
causes me to go into SVT.  I've had all the heart tests and
stomach diagnostic tests to rule out more serious stomach and
heart problems.  My family doctor told me to try Vital Life
Bi-Carb formula (sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate)
for the reflux.  How does baking soda and potassium bicarb
neutralize stomach acid.  I took some today and it seemed to
give me gas (belching).  Is this a natural remedy for acid
reflux?  Thanks