Guest guest Posted May 29, 1999 Report Share Posted May 29, 1999 I was told by several women with the vulvar burning/itching that they take 1-2 tsp of baking soda - orally - on days of bad flare-ups, or just before intercourse. Have any of you tried that and had luck? Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 1999 Report Share Posted May 30, 1999 Hi everyone, I've tried the baking soda when my IC symptoms are flaring up and it really seemed to help. In " You Don't have to live with Cystitis! " by Larrian Gillespie, MD, one of the helpful things you can do for a bad bladder pain attack is to take one teaspoon of baking soda in water, followed a few hours later by four Tums or another form of calcium carbonate. I haven't tried it since I have been diagnosed with V, but I myself would be a little cautious about it since I think my symptoms may be yeast related, and the acid environment helps to keep the yeast in check. But the acid also makes my bladder worse and also precedes a V pain attack. Can I do my Aaaaargh! now? I think I just need to get my body in balance. Take Care, McConkey Baking soda I was told by several women with the vulvar burning/itching that they take 1-2 tsp of baking soda - orally - on days of bad flare-ups, or just before intercourse. Have any of you tried that and had luck? Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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