I dont know HOW I am going to make it another 14 weeks!!! This is my only complaint with pregnancy. Its terrible. Ive tried Mylanta, Pepto and Tums...
BKtoLI
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Prilosec OC is good. Otherwise I have taken Nexium, but I don't know whether or not if you can take that while pregnant.
Hope you feel better!!! I have acid reflux and it sux!!!
Chelle
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I NEVER leave home without my Zantac. I have SERIOUS heartburn and this is the only thing that works immediately.
It's goooooood.
nov2004bride
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The only thing that helps me is a little bit of ice cream and not lying down flat. It is getting worse and worse for me and I still have 6 weeks to go
N.Y.bride
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Posted by nov2004bride
The only thing that helps me is a little bit of ice cream and not lying down flat. It is getting worse and worse for me and I still have 6 weeks to go
Me too! I have THREE boxes of ice cream in the freezer!! It helps but only for about 20 -30 minutes.. So then I have to have another one LOL
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I'm in the same boat!! I use Mylanta and tums very frequently during the day. Also Pepcid was working for alittle bit. A glass of chocolate Nesquick has been working pretty good in conjunction with the mylanta. Try to avoid laying down after meals for 15-30 mins. Good luck!!
beautyq115
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I am on Nexium...I don't know what I would do without it...Prilosec and Pepcid are good too
sr081906
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Since you are pregnant, I would stay away from drugs.
Actually, believe it or not, you can take 'vinegar'. I know.. disgusting.
But you need to fight the acidity in your stomach with 'acidity'.
So, when you take those mylanta, etc.. they create a circle that you cannot stop. Reduce acidity by taking anti-acid medicine, stomach creates more... then again you take more anti-acid medicine, etc.
Limit the caffeine, tomato based food, etc..
Blu-ize
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I agree about the acidic foods. Really lay off coffee, soda, tomatoes, citrus..eat small meals frequently.
I use Pepcid and it's really the only thing that works for that burning. Ask your doc if you can use something prescription like Protonix..I had a very small irritation in my stomach and it really helped heal it-although I think yours is more pregnancy related.
shellnroc
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Posted by sr081906
Since you are pregnant, I would stay away from drugs.
Actually, believe it or not, you can take 'vinegar'. I know.. disgusting.
But you need to fight the acidity in your stomach with 'acidity'.
So, when you take those mylanta, etc.. they create a circle that you cannot stop. Reduce acidity by taking anti-acid medicine, stomach creates more... then again you take more anti-acid medicine, etc.
Limit the caffeine, tomato based food, etc..
Yes, I have heard of taking vinegar too.
I used to take Nexium. It works Great!!! But, I don't think you can take it since you are pregnant.
JLP
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I'm TTC and was just put on Nexium for my heartburn. I was told that I can stay on it throughout a pregnancy (if it ever happens).
Tina120206
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I was on prescription meds, but I found, don't laugh, shredded mini wheats helped me alot. my doctor thought it was funny too, but it worked.
N.Y.bride
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Posted by sr081906
Since you are pregnant, I would stay away from drugs.
Actually, believe it or not, you can take 'vinegar'. I know.. disgusting.
But you need to fight the acidity in your stomach with 'acidity'.
So, when you take those mylanta, etc.. they create a circle that you cannot stop. Reduce acidity by taking anti-acid medicine, stomach creates more... then again you take more anti-acid medicine, etc.
Limit the caffeine, tomato based food, etc..
I already cut out caffeine but its so hard cutting out the tomatoes b/c I crave it and Im a vegetarian LOL
RadioLau
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I've heard apple cider vinegar is really good for that.
