Antacids do not work the same for everyone. For people who have occasional, mild to moderate heartburn, antacids may work very well. For people who have severe GERD, antacids alone are unlikely to help. If you want to take medicine only when your symptoms bother you, antacids are a good choice. They relieve symptoms quickly. A single dose of antacid often relieves heartburn for about an hour.
Different jurisdictions have different rules, but in most instances the amendment will extend the amount of time the defendant has to respond. He or she usually starts with 21 days from the date of the original complaint, or 10 days from the date of service of the amended complaint, whichever time period is longer.
With regard to mixed case complaints, if a final decision is not issued on a mixed case complaint within 120 days of the date of filing, the complainant may appeal to the MSPB at any time thereafter or file a civil action but not both. The complainant is not entitled to a hearing before the EEOC on a mixed case.