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Acid pain
Help im 25 weeks pregnant and just started suffering with severe acid pain in my throat it keeps flareing up like i need to burp but really hurts my throat and find it hard to breathe. Is this normal and how do i ease it?
Wow thank you ladies for all your advice will take note on alot of those. Had taken gaviscon which helped a little. Apprrciate it all x
I used to drink warm milk id personally add almond extract to flavor it then turned to tums now i take zantac twice a day. . Omg its a life saver! Lil exspensiv but so worth it!! Here in Canada about $25 for 60 pills = 2 a day
Papaya enzymes. They are chewable and are better than tums. Even my husband takes them. I have friends that swear by them.
Tums is safe to take because all it is is pure calcium. No other ingredients besides the food coloring and you can have as many as you need. Also avoid acidic foods and snack more instead of having large meals. Just make sure what you snack on or eat small portions off has protein and nutrients like nuts or fruit maybe a bowl of cooked veggies and a little bit of meat and yogurt too.
Avoid food and beverages that cause you gastrointestinal distress. The usual suspects are carbonated drinks; alcohol (which you should avoid anyway during pregnancy); caffeine; chocolate; acidic foods like citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, mustard, and vinegar; processed meats; mint products; and spicy, highly seasoned, fried, or fatty foods.
Don't eat big meals. Instead, eat several small meals throughout the day. Take your time eating and chew thoroughly.
Avoid drinking large quantities of fluids during meals — you don't want to distend your stomach. (It's important to drink eight to ten glasses of water daily during pregnancy, but sip it between meals.)
Try chewing gum after eating. Chewing gum stimulates your salivary glands, and saliva can help neutralize acid.
Don't eat close to bedtime. Give yourself two to three hours to digest before you lie down.
Sleep propped up with several pillows or a wedge. Elevating your upper body will help keep your stomach acids where they belong and will aid your digestion.
Gain a sensible amount of weight, and stay within the guidelines your healthcare provider suggests.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Avoid any tightness around your waist and tummy.
Bend at the knees instead of at the waist.
Don't smoke — in addition to contributing to a host of serious health problems, smoking boosts stomach acidity. (Ideally, smoking is a habit you should break before getting pregnant. If you're still smoking and are having trouble quitting, ask your caregiver for a referral to a smoking-cessation program.)
An over-the-counter antacid that contains magnesium or calcium may ease discomfort, but check with your prenatal caregiver before taking one, because some brands contain aluminum or aspirin or are high in sodium.
If these measures don't help, talk to your caregiver about prescription heartburn medications that are safe during pregnancy.
Don't eat big meals. Instead, eat several small meals throughout the day. Take your time eating and chew thoroughly.
Avoid drinking large quantities of fluids during meals — you don't want to distend your stomach. (It's important to drink eight to ten glasses of water daily during pregnancy, but sip it between meals.)
Try chewing gum after eating. Chewing gum stimulates your salivary glands, and saliva can help neutralize acid.
Don't eat close to bedtime. Give yourself two to three hours to digest before you lie down.
Sleep propped up with several pillows or a wedge. Elevating your upper body will help keep your stomach acids where they belong and will aid your digestion.
Gain a sensible amount of weight, and stay within the guidelines your healthcare provider suggests.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Avoid any tightness around your waist and tummy.
Bend at the knees instead of at the waist.
Don't smoke — in addition to contributing to a host of serious health problems, smoking boosts stomach acidity. (Ideally, smoking is a habit you should break before getting pregnant. If you're still smoking and are having trouble quitting, ask your caregiver for a referral to a smoking-cessation program.)
An over-the-counter antacid that contains magnesium or calcium may ease discomfort, but check with your prenatal caregiver before taking one, because some brands contain aluminum or aspirin or are high in sodium.
If these measures don't help, talk to your caregiver about prescription heartburn medications that are safe during pregnancy.
My doctor was okay with me taking acid reducer medicine. I take ranitdine twice a day and it helps.
Call OB for med options.
Milk! That's the only thing that has helped me!
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