Acid Reflux

SaraStrebel18 · January 2014

I get acid reflux every time I eat and when I lay down to go to sleep. Takes FOREVER to get to sleep because of this. What I would like to know is what can I buy that is safe and actually works?

mysticl · January 2014

I have reflux and was on prescription prevacid for my entire pregnancy (and a few years before that). It is a pregnancy category B. I would suggest asking your OB or midwife about it. You can get it over the counter, I'm just on a higher dose, hence the prescription.

shiway · January 2014

I took papaya enzyme. You can get it at Whole Foods or the health section at co-ops or something like that. Tastes good and really worked. I also get regular Chiropractic adjustments and mentioned it to my Chiro and she adjusted me and it went away!!

michigancam · January 2014

I'm sitting here in tears because my heartburn/reflux is so bad tonight. It's even up in my jaw and straight through to my back (?!)

Jecca07 · January 2014

Have you tried milk? My heartburn is mild enough that I can just drink a glass of milk and it helps (also not laying down after eating, too). Prescriptions can be annoying and expensive.

Tassie06 · January 2014

I'm not looking forward to that! I'm a few weeks away still, but had it really bad with my first. I suffered through it but I know it is safe to take the reflux over the counter meds. I want to say Motrin, and possibly tums. But I can't be sure. Just check with your doc to be sure, but fortunately there is something you can take. GL.

Avion22 · January 2014

I take Zantac twice a day, and supplement with Tums as needed. I've still been getting a little bit of reflux at night, but I think that's because I need to eat earlier before bedtime. Eating ANYTHING within about 2 hours of going to bed has been causing me major problems (even with the zantac and tums).

Switzerland · January 2014

I have been taking Zantac 150 two times per day. I always take one before I go to bed, if I forget I am up a few hours later with terrible reflux and heartburn. I have also found bread of all things really makes it worse for me!

Tess024 · January 2014

I was originally under the assumption that milk would help, so I had been drinking a gallon of milk a week to help with the heartburn... then my OB said that dairy can sometimes make it worse.. oops!

I've been taking Zantac 150 in the AM and PM, and it helps, but the Dr. said that OTC prevacid is also an option if it's horrific.

Hope you get some relief!! Just remember, this will all be over soon!! That's my mantra to get me through each day, lol.

mcgeeva · January 2014

I take zantac or pepcid ac daily. It's bad every day no matter what I have cut out of my diet. I woke up one night to get sick and I swear the acid burned the back of my thoart. Freaked my out so bad I stayed up for an hour, took another pill and waited for it to calm down to pass back out. I hate taking stuff daily but there is no way around it.

shinder · January 2014

Zantac. My midwife told me OTC Zantac is safe to use and its been a lifesaver...

5ftsmall · January 2014

I took Zantac every night with DS1 from about 25 weeks on. I haven't had to do it with this one yet, but if/when I do, I won't hesitate!

Dena526 · January 2014

Tums. Berry flavored. I'm 29 weeks w twins and I've had acid reflux from the beginning, but the last two weeks or so it has been really bad.

Dena526 · January 2014

Also, try not to drink while you are eating.

Ohheyysusie · January 2014

Eat small meals, don't lay down right after eating, prop up with extra pillows when you do lay down and tums helps too

desertmouse39 · January 2014

I had really bad heartburn with my first pregnancy and found tums and Zantac to help. But this pregnancy I have CraZy reflux - twice I have woken up in the middle of the night with stomach acid in my mouth - so gross, so scary - and I am going to ask about Prevacid or something. Elevating my head and shoulders a little in bed seems to help, too, and like everyone else said, not eating too close to bedtime, etc...

BTW, not all OTCs are safe for heartburn/reflux - prilosec, which I thought was OK, is actually a class C. You have to check with your doctor.

ktlucas · January 2014

Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with water works wonders! Helps me everytime. And no need to take any drugs.

SaraStrebel18 · January 2014

Thank you, ladies! I'll just be glad when it's all over!

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