Acid reflux anyone?

Katherine - posted on 04/16/2012

Have you tried Zantac? My 6 year old has acid reflux too. That's what they have her on and it works wonders.

Bristy - posted on 04/13/2012

i feel you honey! im the sameway! i have it n my chest :/

Bristy - posted on 04/13/2012

i have acid refluxs in my chest. does anyone have this also? and if so what did you do! ugh i cant stand this anymore. im 8 weeks preganant!

Dalise - posted on 02/04/2009

the chiropractor can get rid of it, mine was like a miracle worker!!!

Andi - posted on 02/02/2009

I have found that eggnog, non-alcoholic of course, does the best for me. Unfortunately, they only sell it at Christmas. I have also found that chewing a piece of gum will help because the saliva that is generated counteracts the stomach acid. I have actually gone to bed chewing gum a few times.

Stacia - posted on 01/22/2009

OTC Prilosec works for me - I take 2 every morning.

Tiffany - posted on 01/21/2009

I suffered through the first 6 months of my pregnancy thinking I could only take tums. I have severe acid reflux even when I'm not pregnant. After bringing it up a few times my doctor finally prescribed me Omeprazole which IS safe during pregnancy. It is the same thing as Prilosec Over the Counter. It is basically a "system" as you take it everyday not just when you're having symptoms. I can't tell you how much better I feel as I don't get acid reflux anymore.

Kristie - posted on 01/16/2009

I have had terrible reflux with this baby. I don't remember where I read it but I read somewhere that bananas help. I tried it and sure enough it helped. Now I eat a banana every night around 9 pm. I haven't had the reflux since!

Monique - posted on 01/16/2009

YEAH I KNOW THE FEELING~ I HAVE TO BASICALLY SLEEP SITTING PROPPED UP.....THE OTHER NIGHT THE ACID REFLUX WAS SO BAD , I THREW-UP IN MY MOUTH, THEN HAD TO RUN TO THE BATHROOM AND THREW UP ALL BILE~

GOOD LUCK SWEETIE~

Tiffandmat - posted on 01/15/2009

hey all i take is the peppermint flavoured quick-eze or drink soem milk. believe it or not i have heard that even lemon juice may help as when you drink it, it becomes and anti acidic even though you think it is acidic confusing but i used it in my first trimester heartburn and it worked.

Monique - posted on 12/31/2008

Peppermint!....anything peppermint seems to help me most of the time, and i have it

24-7. all day and night, so i sympathize with you ..... also try a glass of milk before you turn in~

hope this info helps..... have a safe and happy new year!

Sarah - posted on 12/31/2008

I have TERRIBLE acid relfux...my Dr told me to chew a pepcid complete 2 times a day. It has helped alot! Also when I've had my limit for the day I swallow a spoon full of mustard, sounds crazy but works great for me.

Melissa - posted on 12/30/2008

Hmmm...yea, he said I could take Maalox, Mylanta or Pepcid (other than Tums of course). He said the above would actually provide longer lasting relief than Tums. He recommened Mylanta because it also helps with constipation. I opted for the liquid version, supposedly it is gentler on the stomach. I don't know what drug classification it is and I tried to look it up after I read your message, but could not find the info. It does not say anything about pregnancy or nursing on the bottle either. I suppose it's okay as long as it is not taken excessively?

Crystal - posted on 12/30/2008

really? I was told to stay away from Mylanta and Pepto! Maybe you could ask the Pharmacist. They have categories for all of the OTC medications. You're safe with a level/category D, be cautious - maybe third trimester for level/category C, and DO NOT take level/category A & B.

Melissa - posted on 12/29/2008

Thanks so much everyone for your help! I will be trying all of the suggestions. I also talked with my doctor and we discussed different sleep positions, foods to avoid and to start taking Mylanta. Sounds like a plan!

Crystal - posted on 12/29/2008

I've had bad reflux. I've got the Doctor to prescribe me heartburn medication. I tried everything including OTC Pepcid, sleeping elevated, and rolaids. I was even told that cheese helps. I'm at 31 weeks and I've found that the reflux has dissipated slightly so the prescription heartburn medication helps for the most part. Stay away from chocolate, acids (tomatoes, oranges), and fried food. This will help!

Brandy - posted on 12/28/2008

Pineapple...sounds weird I know but it has saved me a lot

Michaela - posted on 12/28/2008

I had this same problem my midwife and my mom both told me to take Mylanta, it worked for me.

Penny - posted on 12/28/2008

My sister swore by having a hand full of raw almonds after each meal to help with here acid reflux. If it's really bad you can talk to your Dr about using Ranitidine (Zantac). It helps to reduce the amount of acid produced by your stomach. The research limited on pregnant women (as with most drugs due to ethics of testing on the pregnant). Animal studies have not shown any harmful effects to the fetus. So they are currently only recommending it's use in sever cases of acid reflux when tums don't work. So talk to your Dr about it's appropriateness for you.

Amanda - posted on 12/28/2008

A friend of mine had severe acid reflux during her last pregnancy. Tums worked for a little bit but she had to take so many the dr told her to stop. Her dr actually gave her a prescription for something that helped her a lot.

Amie - posted on 12/28/2008

Have u tried sleeping even a little upright? You could place something at the head of your bed under the mattress or box spring to prop it up.
If it's not quite as bad try lying on your left side only. Your stomach curves down towards the left side of your body (when your laying down otherwise it'd be outwards to your left) I do this, it was uncomfortable at first not to move but I have a body pillow that goes between my legs at my knees that I keep straight, and comes up under my belly to support it as well so it's not pulling on my back. Only time I wake up now is when baby decides to give me a swift kick to the bladder. lol.