what can i take for it, I am 24 weeks along now. This question is directed towards those of you who have had it and taken some form of over the counter med for it during pregnancy. I have tried all the non med ways to reduce it, non of them work and I feel like I have a fire breathing dragon residing in my chest.
2007-03-08 13:31:07 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I feel ya sister! Im 37 weeks now, and have been living with it since week 16!!! The only thing my doctor allows (and it does help) is Tums. Buy the extra strength and smoothie flavor. Take two and then chase with cold milk or water. Make sure you don't lay down at least an hour after eating (I know...you are tired, but hang in there lol). Stay away from acidic juices (especially orange and grape), spicy stuff, greasy stuff, chocolate, and caffinated beverages. Bland, I know, but it's worth it. Good luck...hope this helps!
2007-03-08 13:57:08 · answer #1 · answered by cita8200 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tums I go through a bottle every 2 weeks at least.If you look on the bottle it even says a good source of calcium for pregnant woman so even if you didn't have heartburn it would be a good daily supplement to take everyday.Congrats and god luck!!Also pregnant right at 37 wks and still getting heartburn.
2007-03-08 14:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by lady2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh sweetie, bless your heart. I feel your pain. During both of my pregnancies, I suffered from horrible heartburn. You know, the kind where water makes you have heartburn! Anyway, I know I put the stock in Tums through the roof. They help, and are safe to take. Also, I like liquid mylanta in Mint. It is really cooling and soothing. I wish you the best, just remember this, lots of heartburn is "supposed" to mean your child will have lots of hair. It was true for me, both of my kids have ungodly thick hair. Good luck!
2007-03-08 13:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Smarty Pants 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the counter you can take Tums, Rolaids, Zantac 75 or Zantac 150. If that still doesn't work, you can ask your dr to prescribe something stronger like Nexium. It was a life saver for me! I started on it at 7 months with my son and 10 wks with my daughter. Good luck!
2007-03-08 13:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by reflux mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took Tums. My doctor also permitted me to use Zantac for the times when the heartburn was really bothersome, and that helped a lot. Also, drink a lot of water.
2007-03-08 13:35:16 · answer #5 · answered by Vicki M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tums. I literally went through 2 of the Costco size bottles (the berry flavor is best in my opinion).
2007-03-08 13:35:08 · answer #6 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tums and milk. I went through so many gallons of milk and bottles of Tums. Saved my life.
2007-03-08 13:43:46 · answer #7 · answered by Jamie B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TUMS is perfectly safe to take ...I feel with ya ...heartburn like crazy ..but TUMS is a great relief!
2007-03-08 13:36:16 · answer #8 · answered by arrington7530 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took Tums! And am taking them now! But only if the Seltzer water doesn't work...which it usually does.
2007-03-08 13:36:36 · answer #9 · answered by Angela 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my doctor always said it was ok to take tums or rolaids or another antacid like that. i had terrible heartburn as well. i took it every night. good luck
2007-03-08 13:36:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋