I have had horrible heartburn the past three days, I have taken everything I can think of. Rolaids, tums, pepto and it is still here!! Also my sweetie and I are TTC and I have heard of that being a symptom of pregnancy (but I was ovulating maybe five days ago the most) and some people are telling "No you can't have it now you have to be in second term" and some people have said "Yes I have had hearburn from the begining till the end." so I am very confused. Is this something I should be worrying about? Any advice, tips, anything would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!
2007-02-19 18:00:25 · 5 answers · asked by mrs.russell 7 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Sorry I forgot to mention I never get heartburn, I did not even know what it felt like till now and I called my dad (he's a doctor) and told him what I was feeling and he told me it is heartburn. I haven't told him how long I've had it because I didnt think it really mattered too much, but now I'm freaking myself out thinking something is serious is wrong with me. Thank you everyone for taking the time to read and respond!
2007-02-19 18:58:31 · update #1
Try the new drug-free product called AbsorbAid, made from digestive enzymes. Instead of blocking actions, this product helps the body do what it normally does--digest food--but more efficiently. Take these capsules both during and after a meal. As an added bonus, when all is working well, the enzymes also help the body absorb more nutrients.
Now let's talk about what your doctor can do. If you have chronic, severe heartburn, your doctor may want to perform an "endoscopy." In this outpatient procedure, the doctor examines your esophagus using a thin fiber-optic viewing tube called an endoscope. Endoscopy may reveal esophageal cancer or esophagitis--a potentially serious inflammation of the esophageal lining. In especially severe cases of reflux, doctors prescribe very high doses of H2 blockers. This strategy may work wonders...or it may not be helpful at all. If H2 blockers don't work, consider proton-pump blockers like "omeprazole" (Prilosec) or "lansoprazole" (Prevasid). These drugs block acid secretion more effectively than H2 blockers. One dose usually works all day. Omeprazole is often the best approach to reflux-induced asthma or layngitis. In one study, it afforded relief for 73% of people who had reflux-induced asthma. To keep symptoms from recurring, you'll probably have to take medication indefinitely.
Caution: Some of these drugs interact with other medications. Check with your doctor!
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2007-02-19 18:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by Arthurpod 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 20:48:55 · answer #2 · answered by Clifford 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to get really bad heartburn until I saw a nutrisonist and he told me to take, calcium tablets (or in liquid) and papaya pills. It really helped me!
2007-02-19 18:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
try a small glass of milk and if that doesn't work go see your doctor and ask him/her to put you on Prevacid soluTabs. (Lansoparzole) you might have acid reflux. it's ever common. and if you don't treat it you'll have serious problems like me. you might have to go and get a scoop down your throat to see whats up.
2007-02-19 18:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by rae. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom takes Tums and they work perfect for her. I hope you find a solution.
2007-02-19 18:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by Tyler 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋