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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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