Stomach pains or hunger pangs?

One cannot be a better drunk if one is in pain all the time. Stomach pain is the topic here.

I tried antacids, even acid inhibitors like pretendix etc. The latter caused untold waiting on the commode and the former often did not work.

However. I often forget to eat. I forget other things too.

Since I began drinking I would always blame the alcohol when my stomach hurt. Never forget that alcohol is an excellent solvent.

My reaction to stomach pain is, "Hmm, acid. I will take an antacid." I use baking soda since its so fast. I also take some potassium gluconate to balance the salt. This is MY experiment, not yours, so beware.

Several weeks ago I began reading up on stomach pain and found lots of information on hunger pangs which are not influenced by antacids.

Now I just eat food and the pain of the pangs goes away quickly. I use a low fat cottage which digests faster than, say, 3 three large cheeseburgers and fries. A half cup is fine and I don't wash this down with a pint of beer.

I let my protein snack digest for half an hour and see if the pain of pangs goes away.

I now have another tool to be a better drunk and I can get back to drinking, pain free.

I eat a good meal later on.

Don't forget to eat. Food is good for you.

I have spirits for the next round or two so as to not dilute my snack.

I think all bars should serve cottage rather than having bicarb tabs.

Skal