What are "soda crackers" that are used to help Esophageal spasms? - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

lylone · 01-13-2008, 08:34 AM

Hey all,

I have been having such spasms for about a week now and was put on Nexium by my Internist on Thursday. Still having the spasms, but no more heartburn. I see a lot of cases where people talk about eating "soda crackers" to help with the spasms. What type of crackers are these? Are they like saltines or something?
I take a calcuim channel blocker 2x a day since last October after having a bout with SVTs and I think it is a cause for my spasms and heartburn. Never had any issues until after Christmas with heartburn or "wet burps" until then and hate it.

Thanks,
Lyl

1sunny1 · 01-13-2008, 08:57 AM

Hi, Yes, soda crackers are your regular saltines. They are not a preventative, but do take them while having an attack.

Sunny

niecsey · 01-13-2008, 09:17 AM

What woudl be the uk version of them please? cheers

lylone · 01-13-2008, 03:52 PM

How long after eating does it seem like you have an attack? Mine usually happen about 3 hours after eating. Is that normal.

1sunny1 · 01-13-2008, 04:45 PM

Hi Lylone,

Actually, you can get an attack at any time, it is not necessarily eating that brings on a spasm. I usually get mine in the middle of the night, so go figure.....

It is very rare that I get one during the day.

Sunny