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Re: Is Sodium Bicarbate Safe to Use?

From: Don Shuwarger, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 27 Apr 1997 14:25:49 -0500 (CDT)


At Sun, 27 Apr 1997, Kathy wrote: >
>Salutations!
>
>I have been suffering from a bladder infection and I'm on amoxicillin. I
>was reading in my trusty-dusty Merck Manual
>that sodium bicarbonate 1/2 tsp in a 1/2 glass of water every 3 to 4
>hours may relieve symptoms. Well, it works very well!!! I've only been
>using it 2 x's a day.
>
>I was told I have vulvar vestibulitis. Someone mentioned that since I'm
>almost 50 and approaching menopause, that my urine could be on the acid
>side. I have urinary leakage as well. I think the bicarboante helped
>this, too; I've been going nutty with the constant burning for the last
>six to eight months.
>
>My question is: could there be any undesirable side-effects from taking
>this remedy once or twice daily over time?
>
>Thanks for your help--
>
>I hope everyone who is going to the convention has a safe trip and a
>good time. Bring me back a T-shirt.
>
>God bless all and goodnight!
>
> Kathy
>
>--
>joy.to the world
>

Kathy,

A total of 1 or 2 teaspoons of sodium bicarbonate daily will not harm someone with normal kidney function. Its doubtful that it will significantly alkalinize urine either.

Don

--
Don Shuwarger, M.D.
obdoc@inmind.com



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