October 22nd, 2008
Your Turn: Gag Me with a Spoon - Surviving Acid Reflux
I don’t love being pregnant. My girlfriend swore I would. At 13 weeks, I’ve survived the constant naseau, the psycho need to eat every two hours, and the hormonal sedation that would cause me to pass out at my desk, but the acid reflux has actually gotten worse.
I’m about ready to fall into a depression if the gaggy sensation doesn’t go away from the back of my mouth. How many times can I eat mints or brush my teeth in one day? I choke on water. I’ve tried Pepcid AC, avoiding highly acidic foods, nothing will make it go away. So this is a plead to all of you out there, please share your secrets or I might seriously consider living on milkshakes and will be forced to gain to to three times the prescribed weight.
October 22nd, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Many congratulations. The only tip I was given (and we are going back thirty+ years) was to eat a plain biscuit like a digestive before you got up in the morning. It was supposed to settle your stomach. I followed this advice because I like those biscuits. Not sure if it helped.
October 23rd, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Thanks Penny! I may have to look into that. I see no issue with starting my day with a biscuit!
Tami
October 27th, 2008 at 3:02 am
Oh the wonderful reflux…
Two major problems with my pregnancy. Acid reflux and a relentless craving for burritos!
The first suggestion I would make is to switch to Tums. While they are reminiscent of licking a chalk board they are actually better for you. My gyno suggested them even when I wasn’t having reflux for the added calcium. Also try eating smaller (but frequent) amounts. I found it necessary to add a few more pillows to my bed and slept reclined rather than flat.
Best of luck to you - Hope you find relief soon
October 27th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Thanks for commenting Christi. The Tums seemed too weak so I’m now on Pepcid AC and trying like heck to avoid all those favorite foods which trigger me like pizza. Wah!
The pillows may be a good idea, at least on the bad nights!
October 29th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
I hope you find some relief!
Sounds awful!
October 30th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
It seems the most sure fire way to avoid it, is to avoid the foods that cause it, but I don’t know that I can spend 6 mos. without chocolate and pizza. I thought I just had to give up alcohol! It is getting a little better and I hold out hope that it will maybe even go away.
November 2nd, 2008 at 12:44 am
When I was pregnant with my first, my acid reflux was really bad. I tried everything, including altering my diet (chocolate and pizza included!). Ultimately, I went to my doctor and he prescribed a medication called Zegerid. It helped a lot. The last time I was on their website they also offer an online coupon too. I think that you can get more information here: http://www.zegerid.com Good Luck!
November 2nd, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Sandi thanks so much for the tip! I have a doc. check in this week and will inquir about Zegerid.