I just went to the drs this afternoon as i woke up this morning really struggling to breathe and my throat and chest was burning really bad, i thought it was just part of my flu but it felt like my throat was closing or something stuck in there, well i have been diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and from what i understand it is chronic and can be a lifelong issue, I had slight reflux when pg with DS but nothing like this, i seriously thought i was dying Today i read this=
Certain conditions make a person susceptible to GERD. For example, GERD can be a serious problem during pregnancy. The elevated hormone levels of pregnancy probably cause reflux by lowering the pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter (see below). At the same time, the growing fetus increases the pressure in the abdomen. Both of these effects would be expected to increase reflux.
Has Anyone suffered this during pregnancy and had it go away? Im a bit worried about having it forever as i hate taking medication but it has burnt my oesophagus llike overnight and feels like i have eaten a fire ball

Also does any one know of any other way to relieve the intensity? So far i have been told to decrease acidic foods in my diet and have more dairy but less cheese, to have mylanta liquid 3x per day and zantac?? tabs if needed, and to try and prop myself up with pillows at night as it is worse at night when your not upright and not creating enough saliva to break the acids down. If this doesnt help the dr wants to discuss meds but isnt happy about them at the moment as its unknown whether they can affect bubs or not.

Sorry i have babbled heaps, but i really hate this! Thanks ladies.