TTMA Heartburn

[cocobellaf]

Do you have it?

So far, if I eat anything that has (or has touched) onion, garlic, tomatoes I end up with heartburn so severe it triggers being sick.  I started Prilosec this morning.  Maalox doesn't seem to touch it, or Tums.  Zantac, I'm not sure if it's helping or not yet.  It's especially bad in the evening.

Help!  Any advice, or just want to come in and commiserate about the nastiness of heartburn?

[sarcaztic10]

I had heartburn my entire pregnancy with DS and I have it again with this one. I take Zantac 2x a day and for me that works. I do remember having to up my dose to the maximum strength Zantac at one point with DS. I also try to stay away from anything too acidic like citrus fruits and tomatoes.

[housecarder]

In my previous pregnancies even sips of water would give me heartburn. This time around it's not been as bad, but that's because my ms has been so bad.
I asked for prescription heartburn meds when I was last pregnant but sometimes milk would help.

[acorn99]

I get heartburn primarily from really carb-heavy foods, like bagels, pizza, stuff like that. So far, water and Tums have been helping but I worry because last time it didn't start until well into second tri. I think I may have to be more careful this time around.

[cocobellaf]

How many days did it take for the meds to start helping?

[sarcaztic10]

Dec 16, 2015 15:31:32 GMT -5 cocobellaf said:

How many days did it take for the meds to start helping?

Zantac claims that it works in 30 minutes but I usually see best results after 24 hours of taking it 2x a day. 

[comicSans]

I have reflux that doesn't give the typical heart burn pain. Instead I cough, gag and puke without warning. Usually shortly after eating. Last time it wasn't bad until late second tri. It's already happening this time and for now tums is helping if I can get it before I puke.

If it gets worse I'll ask for something stronger. I got a really bad flare when getting my epidural so they gave me Zantac in the iv and it cleared right up. Then they asked why I had never mentioned the reflux...never had it during appointments and never thought to bring it up. This time I will though!

I also found earth mama angel baby heartburn tea to be helpful.

[ellebelle]

I never had reflux issues before but have noticed them for the past week and a half. I'm planning on trying Tums and then will ask the OB about it if that doesn't cut it.

[beebe918]

I do not have regular heartburn but get it very bad every once in awhile. Nothing helps when I do get it and I don't think I get it enough to justify a prescription med. It's weird I never had heartburn before pregnancy, the first few times I got it I didn't even know what it was.