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12-27-2012 at 8:12 AM
HarleyKins
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Oh...the burn!

I don't know about you ladies, but this heartburn is for the birds! No matter what I eat or drink, it rears it's ugly head!

This morning I stopped by the drug store and stocked up on Almonds, Super duper strength Tums, peppermint gum, and clearance candy canes. That's on top of taking 75mg of Zantac 2x a day!

Anyone have any other Natural methods of relief that work? I'm pretty desperate since I don't want to eat anything but have to for LO's sake.

 


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12-27-2012 at 8:21 AM
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smoothie flavored tums help a lot. Also don't eat or drink citrus foods. No spicy food or red sauce stuff either. Also eat slowly and take breaks while eating. After you eat stay sitting up for at least 30 mins without lying down. Good luck and I hope it eases up soon!

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12-27-2012 at 8:43 AM
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I read that zantac, tums etc can actually make it worse. Or temporarily help and make it worse after. Heartburn is a tough one during pregnancy. Sometimes nothing helps. How about yogurt?

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12-27-2012 at 8:50 AM
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Apple Cider vinegar is a natural remedy for heartburn.  

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12-27-2012 at 8:56 AM
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Bliss+Berry:
Apple Cider vinegar is a natural remedy for heartburn.  

Oh that is good to know!


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12-27-2012 at 10:19 AM
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I've read that you should try to not eat and drink at the same time- like eat your dinner without any water, milk, juice, soda, anything. I guess the liquid stirs up the solids/acids and can cause reflux.

Can't testify to this myself, I haven't had any heartburn yet. But it might be worth a try. Feel better! 


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12-27-2012 at 12:44 PM
HarleyKins
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I just spoke with the dr and she suggested Prevacid 30mg 1x/day. It actually shuts off the acid production. RIGHT UP MY ALLEY.

I asked her about the other methods but since I'm recovering from a nasty GI bug (norovirus) I need fluids and am still a bit queasy - she gave me Zofran for the next few days to get better and start eating.

I hope it helps!!


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12-27-2012 at 2:12 PM
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A swig of apple cider vinegar is a quick fix. I suffered from heart burn before the pregnancy... it is easily 10x worse now. The apple cider vinegar burns a bit going down but does bring relief for a bit after. I try and keep a glass of water with me at all times. sips of water help too. when the water doesn't work... tums. I haven't resorted to any other drugs (ie zantac) yet but am tempted to speak with my OB at the next appointment. I have had such an easy pregnancy other than this... I feel pretty lucky overall.

I pretty much take a shot of apple cider vinegar nightly before bed. it usually keeps off the heart burn long enough to fall asleep.


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12-27-2012 at 4:53 PM
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peppermint is going to make it worse

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