Does anyone know if it's ok to take tums, if so can you take too many?

I know pre-surgery I ate 4 a day for the calcium content for my parathyroids per my dr. But I am questioning it now and would like someone knowledgeable to answer this question. I haven't taken any since surgery but I'm getting my calcium from viactin chews now (go back to dr. thurs).

I know pre-surgery I ate 4 a day for the calcium content for my parathyroids per my dr. But I am questioning it now and would like someone knowledgeable to answer this question. I haven't taken any since surgery but I'm getting my calcium from viactin chews now (go back to dr. thurs).

May I ask what is going on with your parathyroids?

I have hypoparathyroidism.

I'm interested as well, I'm now 8 months and was still getting the worse indigestion. I was taking them all day long. I was curious to see if anyone else was using them.

Be careful about taking tums long term because it can lead to chemical imbalances throughout your pulmonary and renal systems. Talk to your doctor about excessive reflux or indigestion. They may have a prescription based solution that is safer long term.

Thanks for the reply, will definitely do.