Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

[Jill]

Hi I'm about 13 wks pergnant. I've been having this horrible relux which started from wk 6. I had been taking Nexium since 2006 but when I was pregnant at about 4 wks this year I stopped taking it. My ms kicked in around that time. I couldn't eat and threw up a lot, sometimes 3x in one night. That was when my reflux made its grand entrance and it's been bothering me ever since. My GP prescribed me with Ranitidine and Mylanta. I had to suffer a few more weeks before the medication worked. Now am hooked with my med. If for some silly reason I feel OK and stop taking the Mylanta (I stil take the Rani 2x a day, half tablet each), lo and behold am in agony again. Just like AANGELZZZ I can understand what she had to go through. Sometimes I feel like my stomach is beyond repair since I was without my medication for about a week or two when the ms kicked in. I just hope this won't be a permanent problem.

[MelBelle]

Hi folks

I had severe hyperemesis and GERD while pregnant with DS (he's now almost 7 years!) On the very rare occasion that could leave the house (due to vomiting) I carried a bottle of mylanta in my handbag!
I have since spent years on a high dosage of Nexium. In 2007 I had surgery to fix my GERD (Nissen Fundoplication) and it was THE BEST THING I"VE EVER DONE! I'm not suggesting everyone should run out and be operated on, but if there is anyone with this condition so severe that their Dr has suggested surgery - don't be afraid of it. GERD robbed me of my life, I couldn't run after my toddler, or change his nappy. No matter how bad GERD gets for you, it will not last forever, there is always something that can be done (just sometimes takes a while to sort out)

xx Mel