What can I do or take?

I feel like someone kicked me in the stomach with a combo of nausea/ indigestion. I really can not even concentrate at work

HELP!!! Pleeeeeeease

Update: FYI- anyone feeling this way, where the pain just sits in your stomach constantly, call your dr! It turns out I have Gastritis (sp?) and the acid is burning the lining of my stomach, adn could soon burn a hole in it. They want to see me again in 2 weeks if its not better and do more tests. Right now its just Pepcid AC, Maalox, Tums, Ginger Ale and a very bland diet.

Thanks for the help ladies!

Message edited 4/21/2011 12:43:06 PM.

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i have tums for indigestion

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Or can anyone recommend what I should or should not eat?

Didnt someone say something about ginger candy too?

Any help would be great!

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Try some ginger ale, but let it get a little flat first. Some people have sucess with flattened Coke (get caffeine free) as well...

Try to avoid Dairy or spicy...My dr has always said bananas, rice, apples, toast...dry things, kind of bland...

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I know they say not to eat dairy but I got a tip from What to Eat When You're Expecting that recommended milk and a snack as soon as you get up in the morning. I have been having a Kashi bar and a glass of chocolate milk every day for the last few weeks and my nausea is much improved.

For the indigestion, I just avoid any sauce or spice. My food is very bland these days.

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tums doesn't help me much either. the heartburn and nausea are terrible!

my dr recommended ginger as well. i'm not sure where to find ginger candy. but she said any hard candies like flavored life savors would help. for the heartburn, avoid acidic foods like fruit juices and tomato sauce, spicy foods and chocolate. don't lie down right after you eat either, wait at least an hour or two.

it's much better to keep a little food in your stomach and graze all day then let it get empty. i feel the worst when it's empty. crackers in the morning have really helped my nauseau.

i find it humorous when i read up online what helps with nauseau and heartburn. they do give some suggestions and at the end they say that symptoms should clear up shortly after delivery. only 7 more months to go

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i am in the same boat as you! I hate it! All i want to do is cry!!! I have yet to find anything to make me feel better and its getting so fustrating!

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Thank you so much ladies! It really has become overwhelming, and I feel like its taken over. Im glad Im not alone

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Posted by Its4Real

i am in the same boat as you! I hate it! All i want to do is cry!!! I have yet to find anything to make me feel better and its getting so fustrating!

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Posted by BlueDiamonds

tums doesn't help me much either. the heartburn and nausea are terrible!

my dr recommended ginger as well. i'm not sure where to find ginger candy. but she said any hard candies like flavored life savors would help. for the heartburn, avoid acidic foods like fruit juices and tomato sauce, spicy foods and chocolate. don't lie down right after you eat either, wait at least an hour or two.

it's much better to keep a little food in your stomach and graze all day then let it get empty. i feel the worst when it's empty. crackers in the morning have really helped my nauseau.

i find it humorous when i read up online what helps with nauseau and heartburn. they do give some suggestions and at the end they say that symptoms should clear up shortly after delivery. only 7 more months to go