 [ Symptoms ] could my girlfriend be infertile we have been trying for 8 months she believes shes incapable of conceiving no one in her family is infertile on average we have vaginal sexual intercourse about 3 5 times a week  the year prior we dated she would use drugs such as marijuana r2s pills cocaine and heroine never injected i do not know if she was a heavy or light user she drinkssmokes at our familyfriends gatherings about 5 8 beers and cigarettes i was thinking of using the placebo method she also has vaginitis [ Disease ] consuming excessive sodium bicarbonate baking soda can lead to metabolic alkalosis a condition in which ph balances are elevated outside of the normal range some symptoms of alkalosis include • confusion • light headedness • nausea vomiting • numbness or tingling in the face hands or feet • prolonged muscle spasms • muscle twitching • hand tremor if you are currently taking excessive amounts of baking soda your doctor can conduct tests to diagnose alkalosis it is important to visit with your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms i would also consider asking yourself about what benefits you hope to gain from consuming large amounts of baking soda it might be beneficial to explore other ways to achieve the same results that you are hoping for in a different manner if you are having problems with acid reflux or heart burn dietary changes or prescription medication may be helpful