Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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 :redface: Today i read this=
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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.
Natural remedies for reflux in pregnancy
There are a couple of really good natural remedies that work like a dream for reflux during pregnancy. The info you found on why it is caused during pregnancy is exactly right - the hormones alter the oesophageal sphincter tone and also the further you get in pregnancy the more the baby pushes up on on your stomach causing more reflux.
If you are anywhere near the Belly Belly Pregnancy centre in Canterbury, Melbourne do come in and see us I am in on Tuesdays and Nicole Tracy on Thursdays. We'd love to help!
Best wishes.
Jocelyn King
N.E.R.D & Morning Sickness
Hi- I was diagnosed with Non Erosive Reflux disorder about 2 years ago, it means i have the symtoms of Ulcers and Reflux etc, without it tearing or wearing away at my lining. I have a fairly bad case of it, which needs to be controlled with meds.
I was initially taking Nexium to stop the acids in by body, but it was making me gain alot of weight, so I was prescribed with Somac, which has been alot better. I am meant to take 1 tablet a day along with a Zantac in the morning and 1 in the evening.
I am only 6 weeks pregnant and as soon as I discovered I was pregnant- about 3 weeks ago, I stopped taking the Somac on the instruction from my specialist (over the phone as my appointment isn't until Friday 31st).
In the mean time I also stopped the Zantac as I wasn't sure if this was safe.
What this has meant is that my stomach is absolutely ruined. My morning sickness kicked in about 2 days ago and with the vomiting, it is even worse, if that is possible....!
I feel as though my stomach lining is torn or something....
Anyway, just sharing my experience with this horrible feeling- cannot wait to meet with the specialist to see if he can recommend an alternative to me... I have also been told by my GP in the meantime, that it is OK to take Zantac, so I have started that again, but my stomach is beyond repair with Zantac right now...
Does anyone have any similar experience with NERD or GERD? Have you found ways to control this during your pregnancy?????:wall: