Sweet lord someone help me I feel like my heart's on fire! And Tums aren't helping me anyone else have killer heartburn and not having luck finding something to relieve it? I should mention I was taken off my heartburn meds when I got pregnant because they haven't been tested through pregnancy and are a RX.
Re: What to do when Tums don't work?
I was on a new one it starts with a D and my pregnant brain can't remember and I got rid of it so I wouldn't be tempted to take it. It was also for ulcer prevention because after many weeks of tests a year ago it was determined that I am pre ulcer and therefore needed that extra boost too. I have tried the other RX in the past and nothing helped and my gastro dr isn't sure where to go either since everything that's helped me hasn't be tested through pregnancy or isn't safe. Mobile angry/annoyed face. So really I guess I was looking for if anyone has some home remedies?
Over the counter or RX? I don't think I've ever heard of these.
Zantac is what I've been taking on the occasion it pops up.
Also, for me (I repeat, for me) drinking a small amount of milk often helps. And by small I mean half a glass at most. However, for some it does nothing, and for some it makes it worse. I know a lot of people say not to drink milk for it, but it honestly has helped me, so figured I would suggest it.
Dexilant? It's a category B safe in pregnancy. Talk to your OB. They should feel more comfortable than the GI in prescribing it.
Gaviscon is amazing!
if they don't work try Zantac, 150mg
I'm on nexium too, and was for my last pregnancy as well. If heartburn gets really bad, I'll pop a zantac as well. I have a sliding hiatal hernia along with my heartburn- no fun.