2nd Trimester

Anyone else have GERD before pregnancy?

GOD--it's getting worse and worse.

Before getting PG, I already had erosive esophagitis. I never even felt the reflux, but I had erosions and also had a bleeding ulcer for a while. I was on Protonix for it. The second I got PG (before I even knew), BAM--worse reflux ever. It's been controlled ok with meds--I take the Protonix twice a day now, sometimes use Zantac, and will pop a Tums when I need it.

This week, though, I'm getting new symptoms--I bent over in Target today and regurgitated. Luckily I was able to run to the bathroom. I am coughing at night from it, too.

I don't drink caffeinated beverages, I don't eat acidic foods.  What the heck else do I do?!?!

I have a call into my GI about this, and my OB knows as well, just looking for commiseration, really. :-(

Re: Anyone else have GERD before pregnancy?

  • try eating smaller more frequent meals and keeping your head elevated. So...no bending over or sleeping with your head flat. It is a struggle for me as well. Diet seems to be the biggest thing I can control though...tomato products and juices tend to be sneeky foods that irritate mine.
  • Yes, nexium is my bff. I have flare ups if I smell certain things. It bites. I do not know if mine has gotten worse, or if its from all the vomitting but my throat is on fire! I cough, and have the drainage at night too. I am on 40mg of Nexium once a day, and it worked perfectly until now. vanilla ice cream kind of helps mine out? and those gaviscon chewables as well. Hope this passes for both of us!!!
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