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Meggo613
im a big girl!
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Megan
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reflux/heart burn?!
My reflux and heart burn are out of control my dr I work for suggested zantac so I just bought it and it seems to help with the heart burn but the reflux is so bad. I drink water and i can barely swallow before its coming back up I notice its triggered by water but given my preterm labor history I MUST drink 64 oz of water a day and I'm very adamant about drinking at least that so I'm suffering big time. I just started the zantac yesterday does anyone know I'd that will help with the reflux? If not any suggestions?!
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Atlast07
2 Girls and 1 Boy!
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Re: reflux/heart burn?!
sorry, no suggestions but I can feel your pain. As soon as the 3rd trimester st arte d the reflux was ridiculous for me. I can't leave the house without my tums smoothies!!! Hope you feel better!
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| Posted 8/7/11 8:12 PM |
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Ma-n-Pa2008
Mommy's Big Boy
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Re: reflux/heart burn?!
aren't heartburn and reflux the same thing? i just started with zantac this week also. I've been trying to take it before I eat and the 1 pill has been lasting me all day. I know the directions say you can take up to 2 within 24 hours. I hope it starts to kick in for you!!
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| Posted 8/7/11 8:25 PM |
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Shelleybean11
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Re: reflux/heart burn?!
I have very bad reflux (I have it when I'm not pregnant but it is horrific when I am). Plain water is very hard to take with reflux. Try flavored water or a different beverage. Also don't drink a lot at once, take small sips throughout the day. It's also important to stick to the reflux diet to keep it under control: No caffeine, no carbonated beverages, no citrus juices, tomato sauce, fatty fried foods....
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DiamondGirl
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Re: reflux/heart burn?!
Wish I could offer relief--mine has been awful also especially at night making it hard to sleep. I am going to try Zantac myself tomorrow. Hope you feel better 
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| Posted 8/7/11 8:49 PM |
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Meggo613
im a big girl!
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Re: reflux/heart burn?!
Posted by Ma-n-Pa2008
aren't heartburn and reflux the same thing? i just started with zantac this week also. I've been trying to take it before I eat and the 1 pill has been lasting me all day. I know the directions say you can take up to 2 within 24 hours. I hope it starts to kick in for you!!
Heart burn is he burn discomfort in your chest and reflux is when stuff actually.comes flying up like you regurgitate it . Either way they both stink good luck I hope the zantac helps you too!
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Meggo613
im a big girl!
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Re: reflux/heart burn?!
Posted by Shelleybean11
I have very bad reflux (I have it when I'm not pregnant but it is horrific when I am). Plain water is very hard to take with reflux. Try flavored water or a different beverage. Also don't drink a lot at once, take small sips throughout the day. It's also important to stick to the reflux diet to keep it under control: No caffeine, no carbonated beverages, no citrus juices, tomato sauce, fatty fried foods....
Thanks Michelle. I'll have to try flavored water. I don't drink any thing but water and 1 8oz cup of decaf crystal light iced tea a day. And none of the other stuff you named thank god if I did I think I would die! My problem is I have to drink such a huge amount of water every day I don't know that its possible to keep it from coming back up!  
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| Posted 8/7/11 9:00 PM |
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Silibee3
LIF Adolescent
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Re: reflux/heart burn?!
I was taking Mylanta when it got real bad and then I was able to drink water which is supposed to help. I had awful reflux...at 39 weeks tomorrow it is starting to get a little better. Hang in there
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| Posted 8/7/11 9:13 PM |
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Champ
2 little ladies
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Re: reflux/heart burn?!
I feel your pain... Not that this completely helps me, but this is what i do. im 25w with twins and it is horrible. i take pepsid at one of my early morning bathroom breaks so it is in my system when i get up. I chew tums and drink pepto all day and still manage to miss a meal due to reflux. I then take pepsid 12 hours from the first time.
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Ma-n-Pa2008
Mommy's Big Boy
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Re: reflux/heart burn?!
Posted by Meggo613
Posted by Ma-n-Pa2008
aren't heartburn and reflux the same thing? i just started with zantac this week also. I've been trying to take it before I eat and the 1 pill has been lasting me all day. I know the directions say you can take up to 2 within 24 hours. I hope it starts to kick in for you!!
Heart burn is he burn discomfort in your chest and reflux is when stuff actually.comes flying up like you regurgitate it . Either way they both stink good luck I hope the zantac helps you too!
gotcha! and you're right, either way they both stink.
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| Posted 8/7/11 10:37 PM |
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BAM 2009
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Re: reflux/heart burn?!
I was on Nexium until 5 months pregnant. It was the only thing that worked for the reflux. Was on it prior to getting pregnant..Then insurance stopped paying for it and I ended up in the ER thinking I was having a heart attack. WORST PAIN EVER!!!! Hopefully you can find something to help you.. Big thing is to try and avoid what is triggering the heartburn and reflux..
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| Posted 8/7/11 11:50 PM |
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FirstMate
My lil cowboy
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Re: reflux/heart burn?!
Zantac is my BFF. It helps a lot!
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