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Acid Reflux/Heartburn is radiating through my kneecaps

MSUMandsMSUMands member
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Any cures for acid reflux/heartburn!? It has gotten so bad that I've been throwing up from the pain, and obviously vomiting has not helped the situation. I'm fine all day, but as soon as I lay down to bed I'm in hell. Tums make me hurl, as does Mylanta. I've tried a cold glass of milk, ice water, changing my diet to avoid everything acidic, but the pain is getting unbearable. Any cures you would like to share with a desperate, sleepless woman!?

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Re: Acid Reflux/Heartburn is radiating through my kneecaps

  • JayMOOMOOJayMOOMOO
    my 84 year old grandmother did this and so did her mother, my mother, and my sister. It works I pour baking soda (arm and hammer) in my hand a little smaller than quarter size and sip some water. If i still have that tase in my mouth i sip a little more. It works. You may burp, but its so worth it. Its my life saver and i carry the box with me where ever i go. Oh and if you read the box it says under uses. Heart burn is listed first! it doesnt hurt to try you have tried everything else. Good luck!
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  • rnbeth477rnbeth477 member
    Oh my! I'm so sorry! All of the things I'd suggest you've already listed. May be your OB can give you a prescription for something stronger than what you can buy over the counter.

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  • CallMeLauraJaneCallMeLauraJane member

    Don't drink milk or dairy. The calcium and protein break down and stimulate more acid production, returning heartburn tenfold. It feels nice going down, but in the long run it's shooting yourself in the foot.

    Have you tried Zantac? Low dose should be fine and clears mine up almost immediately. Too many Tums can make you sick, too.

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  • Eaky77Eaky77
    Chewing sugarless mint gum takes mine away instantly.  I have also heard a shot of apple cider vinegar also works.  I also vote for Zantac, its been a life saver!  Good luck!
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  • MSUMandsMSUMands member
    I am going to buy Zantac tonight! Thank you ladies!

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  • xxaliciaxxxxaliciaxx
    I had GERD and acid reflux so bad before I got pregnant and was told it was fine by 2 doctors that I continues taking my Prilosec. Without it, I would have torn or burned a hole in my throat by now. you should ask your doctor if you can try this or Zantac. They are approved meds on the list.
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  • QuintonsMummahQuintonsMummah member
    When Tums don't work for me, I use Roipan(sp?) that my MW suggested. Works great, doesn't taste great but it works(for me anyway)
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  • Rachelilly23Rachelilly23 member
    I have awful reflux and heartburn, and nothing works for me except for Prilosec OTC. Doctor ok'ed me to take it every morning first thing before anything else. He even wrote me a prescription since it's cheaper for me through my insurance than buying the OTC stuff. Zantac didn't work for me when I tried it, but I know a lot of ladies have luck with it. So keep in mind there are others you can try if one doesn't work!
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  • This and thatThis and that member
    I 2nd the Zantac suggestion! It has helpedake life more bareable! I take 75mg 2 times per day as suggested by my dr. I still get some heartburn, but it's way less than before. For me it took about 12 days to start working.
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  • Grk_NatashaGrk_Natasha member
    I dilute apple cider vinegar in water. If you can get passed the taste, it really works!
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  • emaddockemaddock member
    Prilosec is a lifesaver.  I have used it pretty much my entire pregnancy and used it with DD.  It starts working after 1 day.  It is expensive but totally worth it!!!!
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  • pescipesci member
    I say Zantac also, my OB prescribed some 150 mg twice a day, it started working wonders after about 4 days for me. I slept 12 hours straight then to catch up because I hadn't been able to sleep unless seated straight for a week :(
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  • FreshBakedBrowniesFreshBakedBrownies member

    About an hour ago, I had heartburn so bad I couldn't stand it!  The only thing I had in the house to try was apple cider vinegar. I tried a spoonful and I do actually feel better.  It tasted bad, but I would take more if I felt that awful again! 

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