So, it's 3am...update

LunaBug924 · February 2014

And I feel like I'm dying!

I know I've seen posts and heard stories about the wicked heartburn and reflux that 3rd tri brings. Well, tonight I got my share. I chewed some Tums around 1am, been tossing and turning all night, and finally just tossed my cookies...literally. (The last thing I ate before bed was Oreos) Ugh!!

Any advice out there to help a sister out?

Update: So the situation has gotten a lot worse. I haven't stopped vomiting since I posted. I can't even keep sips of water down. Tried a prepaid, did nothing. I haven't slept so I'm starting to feel weak and getting the shakes. Stomach feels like someone is stabbing a knife through it. So I called my doc and they want me to come in to get checked out. They can only squeeze me in at 1pm. Good news is that little missy seems to be ok, moving all around. I'm just worried about dehydration at this point. So any good vibes you can spare would be much appreciated!

daisyemerson · February 2014

No advice, just wanted to say I'm suffering right along with you. Except mine started at 19 weeks. Zantac doesn't help, tums does "okay" for a short time and everything from typical heartburn foods to even just WATER triggers it for me. So it's basically 24/7 and awful. I just got back in bed from roaming the halls and looking through baby stuff in the nursery

Sometimes sitting up or laying at more of an incline can help. I hope you find some relief soon!

Dplusbsquared · February 2014

I've tried tums, mylanta, rolaids...and the ONLY thing that stops mine is a large glass of chocolate milk made with Hershey's syrup. I know that it's the last thing you want when your stomach is burning, but it is the only thing saving my life.

LunaBug924 · February 2014

Dplusbsquared said:
I've tried tums, mylanta, rolaids...and the ONLY thing that stops mine is a large glass of chocolate milk made with Hershey's syrup. I know that it's the last thing you want when your stomach is burning, but it is the only thing saving my life.

I tried a glass of milk thinking the same thing because I've always heard the milk coats your stomach. Came right back up. Lol. Thanks for your advice though. Sorry you're suffering too.

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Snikle512 · February 2014

Try papaya pills. Sounds crazy but works great. It's quick relief but short so you need to find something that is longer lasting to work with them.

QOTR · February 2014

I hope you find some relief quickly.

Peaceb0ne · February 2014

Oh no, I'm sorry you are dealing with this! I hope that you feel better soon!

lrmrtn · February 2014

Ask your doctor if you can take prilosec. my OB prescribed it after tums and zantac stopped working. They told me to take 1 every morning til the end of my pregnancy. It been working so far and I would get reflux every night no matter what I ate. Now I only get it with certain foods so I try to avoid them.

meli1025 · February 2014

Feel better soon @LunaBug924!! There's a nasty stomach bug going around these parts....I had it during the superbowl and it lasted until the following Tuesday night. Luckily I had a stash of Zofran and Reglan. I'm glad you're being seen. Hopefully they give you some meds for the vomitting and get some fluids into you.

My friend at work has a theory that this stomach bug in our area is from the sick cruise ship that docked in Jersey City, or was it Bayonne, recently. Makes sense! They all disembarked and infested the tristate area.

Get well soon!

FlemDance · February 2014

I've been lucky enough that I've avoided heartburn...so far. I'm sorry that I don't have any advice. Hopefully you'll feel better soon!

Due to the thread title, I can't stop singing...

"and I said bay-bay it's 3am and I must be lone-laaaay"

Rocknroll64 · February 2014

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I also get heartburn and reflux and it always happens at night. Tums have been working for me for the most part so far.