Heartburn

[peanutter]

It can be really hard.

I had reflux and morning sickness, and there's nothing quite like vomiting acid and bile all at once ...

Keep reminding yourself it's only another few months.

[Santosha]

I have heartburn a bit, but am really knocked for 6 by bouts of gastritis which seems to essentially be the same issue manifesting in a slightly different way (inflammation of the stomach lining causing acute pain). Gaviscon and Tums helped for mild heartburn last pregnancy but barely touched the really nasty episodes. This time 'round I'm on ranitidine and as long as I remember to take it early enough (as soon as I get the first little niggle that pain is imminent) and don't over indulge, it's an absolute life saver.

ETA: Incidentally, it's an OTC med, so you can trial it yourself or else wait to have a chat with yr OB. xo

[LionsandBears]

Just an update. I started with the Gaviscon double action (pink bottle) and that helped for a while. Once I started carrying the bottle around with me, my OB ok'd Zantac. I was taking 2 a day for a while. Then I needed to top up with Gavsicon or Tums, as the Zantac would only last 6-8 hours rather than 12.

I'm now on a prescription medication Omeprazole, which is working well so far.

[peanutter]

Is that like Pariet?

Hope the relief lasts until the arrival, love.

You're doing great!!