Acid Reflux Cure

FriendlySoutherner · January 2016

The past 2 weeks I have been having that annoying burning feeling in my throat after particular meals, expecially dinner. After researching... for me, I found that eating a red apple knocks it right out of the way! I'm sure there are other good tips out there too so please share them if you have any as I may not always have a red apple on hand.

RissKay · January 2016

Zantac twice a day and Tums. lol. Seriously, that's it. Water makes it crop up, soooooo. Yeah.

summererdvig · January 2016

For me, milk usually does the trick. Water itself gives me acid reflux, so that's out lol it tends to be the worst when I'm laying down to sleep at night so I chew two Tums (when it's really bad, other wise I try not to take them even though they are harmless) and follow that with some milk. Usually helps me out!

FriendlySoutherner · January 2016

@RissKay Thanks!

@summererdvig I'll have to try using my almond milk sometimes, I like having alternatives. Yesss, night time is the worst!

LIly436 · January 2016

Omeprazole/Prilosec it is OTC and OB approved takes the problem away

funkypineapple · January 2016

I had heartburn prior to the pregnancy and never thought it could get worse than it used to be. WRONG

You may already know this but just in case, try cutting out or reducing your intake of: caffeine, mints of any kind, tomato based products, juices, etc -anything that may have a higher acidic content.

I try to drink some milk when it's really bad and some people say bananas help but they don't for me.

baby0708 · January 2016

Zantac in the morning (I took it daily as a precaution). I would also eat stuff from the BRAT diet (No bananas! Rice, applesauce and toast/bread) when it would start to kick in minus the bananas because they do cause acid reflux. Tums also helped too.

Fullerj21 · January 2016

Pepcid and tums.

Shortcircuit1984 · January 2016

Water is the worst trigger for me. Tums all day everyday lol

22snc12 · January 2016

Zantac, milk and gum!

thisusername · January 2016

I've written / tried almost all of this. I tried the apples today, so far nothing. So hopefully this is the cure! I think even my body is in strike at this point. Almost 36 weeks! Which is almost 40! Which means I'm almost done!

FriendlySoutherner · January 2016

@funkypineapple The mints def. dont help! I learned the hard way. Thanks for the advice.

FriendlySoutherner · January 2016

@thisusername Aww I hope you find your "acid killer" soon. . what about a tad bit of cinegar mixed with water? Someone else suggested that to me a few weeks back, havent tried it yet though.

thisusername · January 2016

FriendlySoutherner said:
@thisusername Aww I hope you find your "acid killer" soon. . what about a tad bit of cinegar mixed with water? Someone else suggested that to me a few weeks back, havent tried it yet though.

I've never heard of that!! I'll probably look it up so I don't create a more painful mixture. But the apples are treating me well right now! I'm hoping not to jinx it.. This is the time when it usually flares up.

Erinka · January 2016

Omeprazole and Maalox.

dragonfly321 · January 2016

I ate sour skittles tonight and they knocked the reflux right out of me! Random I know but I'm not complaining

petunia32 · January 2016

A little baking soda and water.. and tums tums tums..

DrillSergeantCat · January 2016

petunia32 said:

A little baking soda and water.. and tums tums tums..

Baking soda is not advised for pregnant women.

The only cure for pregnancy related heartburn and acid reflux is birth.

Kimbarbour08 · January 2016

Not sure if it's safe during pregnancy, but papaya is really good for heartburn, etc. and they have some tablets that are actually pretty tasty! I wish I could remember the brand . . . they come in a dark green bottle/dark green label . . .

cmq21 · January 2016

I tried peppermint tea last night and it took a while but by the time I went to sleep it was gone.

FriendlySoutherner · January 2016

@thisusername I hope at least one or both works for you!

Anaelsea · January 2016

Its all dietary for me, no more tomato sauce, not alot of bread, no soda etc, heres a chart of acidic versus alkaline foods, avocados help alot!

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Kiek · January 2016

Cider vinegar. Take a big old swig. It's rough but it will take care of reflux.

LIly436 · January 2016

Anaelsea said:

Its all dietary for me, no more tomato sauce, not alot of bread, no soda etc, heres a chart of acidic versus alkaline foods, avocados help alot!

This chart shows which foods may swing a blood PH. It is questionable, because blood is a buffer system which keeps it's PH at the same level in order for chemical reactions to happen. Anyways, look for foods which stimulate acid production in the stomach. It is usually coffee, undiluted fruit juices, meat stocks and stews, spicy foods.
Baking soda is not recommended because it neutralizes all acid and we still need some

mcklough · January 2016

zantec and chocolate milk are my BFFs

meg+on+the+DL · January 2016

@mcklough Those are my go-to's as well! There is nothing better than the chocolate milk for me!

MinaandZach41115 · January 2016

I take 2 rolaids before I eat. Wait about 30 minutes after I eat and chew on 2 more and drink a cold can of Sprite! It is literally the only way I can eat anything anymore

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