Comments on: Does Gum Cure Acid Reflux?

By: River

River — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:08:48 +0000

I’ve dealt with acid reflux for most of my life. I’ve found that constantly I’m chewing gum. At first I heard it was bad for you, but I had never experienced any negativity with it. Now seeing how it’s helped other people it makes perfect sense why I enjoy chewing it so often.

By: Gerd

Gerd — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:53:51 +0000

Well I think the answer is no, at least for me. Gum can bring temporary relief but not a permanent cure I think.

By: TL Tipton

TL Tipton — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:03:42 +0000

I’ve suffered from acid reflux as well as stomach ulcers for years. I’ve been to no less than 5 doctors regarding my ulcers do to relocations for work. It is amazing how each doctor’s suggested treatment was identical to the previous doctor’s. As far as the GERD (acid reflux), I’ve been to several doctors all prescribing Prilosec. I will tell you that none of the acid reflux medications have worked for me. After spending thousands of dollars for “medical treatment” I finally decided to research my problems myself. Through my research I discovered that acid reflux is often mis-diagnosed by medical professionals. To understand why, we must first understand what acid is. Acid is the opposite of alkaline on the pH scale. Although alkali is its opposite it has the same effects on human tissue. Therefore a proper diagnosis cannot be made without a pH test. The medical “industry” has no such test for acid reflux. If a diagnosis of acid reflux is given and the patient’s pH balance is actually more alkali then the acid reflux medicine prescribed will actually make the problem worse by making an already alkali pH even more alkali. I’m sure you have already heard about the apple cider vinegar cure. Vinegar is an acid and therefore will not cure true acid reflux however if the patient is actually suffering from alkaline reflux, vinegar will lower the pH and have tremendous results. Ovbiously the confusion lies in that no medical terminology is yet available for “alkaline reflux”. I can tell you that I was one of the millions that was mis-diagnosed and have found relief from the apple cider vinegar cure.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:09:49 +0000

Tim is right!
Chewing extra bubble gum works for me
to help with my acid reflux!
It’s great stuff!!!

By: Freya

Freya — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:42:08 +0000

I was diagnosed with acid reflux while still in highschool and have been battling it ever since! I find that aspertame and sorbitol really aggrivate my stomach, but ‘bubble gum’ flavored gum seems to work well in helping my discomfort, especially on an empty stomach. I’m also a candy fiend, and I find that eating certain candy, like licorice allsorts really helps too! It’s the best of both worlds… I have an excuse for eating candy! I was taking acid-inhibitor drugs, but now I can regulate my symptoms with dietary control.

By: Acid Reflux No More

Acid Reflux No More — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:23:00 +0000

Actually.. I tend to have worse acid reflux when I eat sugary candy and alot of the times it happens with gum.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:43:00 +0000

I have to concur with the fact that gum chewing unequivocally WORKS. I had been on Nexium once a day for years and could never go more than 1 1/2 days without taking a pill before things would flare up. After checking with my doctor I employed all of the diet and lifestyle recommendations he gave to get off of the meds, even kept a health journal and found a measure of relief in doing so but the condition was still there even when I was not eating anything. “Excessive saliva ingestion” mentioned earlier, does NOT cause acid but actually creates a more alkaline environment in the stomach. I did my own research on the subject and saliva contains natural bicarbonate (an ingredient in antacid tablets) and works to balance out the acid after digestion. Chewing the gum increases saliva without adding any carbs/proteins to the stomach to be broken down. This has worked for me, which is not to say that I should go back to eating however I want. Sugarless is best too…for the teeth.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:47:05 +0000

I have been suffering with flux for some time now and finally hit the internet. What I found that is helping me is baking soda, it was nice for a day or two to not suffer and be in as much pain.

By: Scooter

Scooter — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 01:35:54 +0000

Well I just want to know how to cure it because I am in constant pain throughout the day. Is there any other way to demolish it?

By: Sterno

Sterno — Tue, 23 May 2006 14:55:39 +0000

It’s the excessive saliva that “washes” the acid out of the esophagus and back into the stomach, providing temporary relief of symptoms.
It would be interesting to find out what it is that is giving them prolonged relief (for example, calcium carbonate as an anti-stickiness additive?), and if it works for anyone else.