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24 hours

Cynthia7461Cynthia7461 member
in 2nd Trimester
I have had heartburn for past 24 hours and nothing seems to work. It is still going strong.  I have had only had three hours sleep.  I can not wait until 4:00 (when I am off work).  I called in sick to my second job, so I can try to get some sleep.  Tell me ladies, what has worked for you?
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  • Jeni182Jeni182 member
    A couple of tums and a big drink of cold water usually works for me. I have really bad acid reflux so I'm constantly popping tums. Another remedy I've heard of is a spoonful of honey. I know it sounds weird and I know some people don't like to eat honey while they're pregnant but I know people who swear by it if you get really desperate.
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  • lecookelecooke
    Zantec is safe to take while pregnant.  Hope it goes away soon!
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  • sharmurph18sharmurph18 member

    This is really weird but I have only had luck with watermelon bubble gum!  Something about the gum triggering saliva (which is a natural antacid) creation.  Heartburn is horrible but pretty much as soon as I pop a piece of gum in my mouth it goes away for a few hours.

    Good luck and I hope you feel better!!

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  • Anna&MattAnna&Matt member
    a glass of milk and tums usually does the trick - the milk is a base which neutralizes the acid.
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  • JaysonandKristinJaysonandKristin member

    imageAnna&Matt:
    a glass of milk and tums usually does the trick - the milk is a base which neutralizes the acid.

    Milk is acidifying.  Don't drink milk expecting to get any acid reflux relief.  My mother in law is a dietician, and my husband has chronic GERD, we have to watch everything he eats, and he takes Nexium everyday.   

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