I am really sorry for your health issues.. Hello and welcome to HCM.. Thank you for posting your query.. I read your question completely and have understood it well enough.. I being a surgeon can assure you that it was soda which helped the primary pathology. Baking soda is worst. We doctors never recommend this at all!! Anyway, I would like to tell you these following facts and the remedies for your problem. 1. Yes salads and such food can cause mild food poisoning. But baking soda will make things worse Rather than helping out. Next time, never think of it.. Various articles were published which say avoid soda, soft drinks etc.. 2. Try to eat at home, if you are prone for such frequent food poisoning episodes. Once here and there is ok. But, look you can only judge the risk benefit ratio. 3. Please take Tablet Pantoprazole 40mg adult dose, every single morning before breakfast for 10 days. I am sure, you ll see a massive difference. All your problems will come down slowly. Avoid tea coffee, spicy foods, smoked food for few days until you get back into shape. Take care of yourself friend. In case you need any further assistance, let me know. God bless.