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DmarieK
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TMI regarding stopping the use of Tums...
I was taking Tums on a regular basis...alot of them. They weren't working for me so my doctor suggested Mylanta. I stopped taking Tums and started taking the Mylanta on monday. I heard a few people say that Tums causes constipation...do you think that by me not taking them anymore it could have the opposite effect on my bowel movements? Since I was taking so many...everyday for the last few months?
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Re: TMI regarding stopping the use of Tums...
I took them Daily...it was a MUST! I had severe heartburn.
Honestly, i think constipation came with the pregnancy...not just from tums.
Take the Mylanta...see how you feel.
If it does the reverse, it may only be when you 1st take it and then go back to normal.
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| Posted 12/6/07 11:55 AM |
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DmarieK
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Re: TMI regarding stopping the use of Tums...
Posted by Smileyd17
I took them Daily...it was a MUST! I had severe heartburn.
Honestly, i think constipation came with the pregnancy...not just from tums.
Take the Mylanta...see how you feel.
If it does the reverse, it may only be when you 1st take it and then go back to normal.
I do take the Mylanta and not the Tums. Since i've done that...lets say i'm not as constipated as I was. I hope it doesn't last to long.
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| Posted 12/6/07 12:02 PM |
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snowboardgirl
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Re: TMI regarding stopping the use of Tums...
I wouldn't take mylanta every day though. do you?
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| Posted 12/6/07 12:08 PM |
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DmarieK
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Re: TMI regarding stopping the use of Tums...
Posted by snowboardgirl
I wouldn't take mylanta every day though. do you?
I've been taking it once during the day and before bed. It says I can take up to 9 teaspoons per day...i've been taking 4. Do you think I shouldn't be?
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| Posted 12/6/07 12:11 PM |
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snowboardgirl
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Re: TMI regarding stopping the use of Tums...
I wouldn't really know.  If your doctorsays its fine, then I am sure it is.
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| Posted 12/6/07 12:19 PM |
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Kelly9904
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Re: TMI regarding stopping the use of Tums...
I think Tums does add to the pregnancy related constipation. I notice that when my reflux isnt as bad for a few days (especially now that teh baby has dropped a bit) that I am not as backed up and I have not been using Tums as often.
I would think that not taking them could lead to the opposite issue until your body clears out.
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| Posted 12/6/07 1:12 PM |
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KristinasMama
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Re: TMI regarding stopping the use of Tums...
Holy cr@p batman.... is that what my problem is????? All the Tums??????????????
Running to the store for some mylanta now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 12/6/07 2:28 PM |
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DmarieK
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Re: TMI regarding stopping the use of Tums...
Posted by VegasLisa
Holy cr@p batman.... is that what my problem is????? All the Tums??????????????
Running to the store for some mylanta now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL...I have to say Mylants is great. I've been heartburn free for the most part. Try it.
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| Posted 12/6/07 2:38 PM |
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dapnkap
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Re: TMI regarding stopping the use of Tums...
I take 2-3 Tums every night before bed. I was also constipated but my doctor thought it was because of my prenatal vitamin. So she switched me last week and since then, things have been much much better!
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| Posted 12/6/07 6:44 PM |
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