Heartburn and reflux

AnxiousAnnie · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:14 PM

Am 9 weeks today and in the past week my nausea has improved but I'm getting bad heartburn at night. Was on lanzoprazole for reflux before I got pregnant but stopped taking it when I conceived. Knew this was likely to be a problem and Dr says I can go on Ranitidine if I need to but I would prefer not to, at least in first trimester.

If anyone can suggest any natural remedies I would be very grateful!

jenmc226 · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:39 PM

No solutions from me. But I'm a sufferer of bad heartburn, too. So I sympathize.

Sproglet · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:45 PM

Can you put bricks under the end of your bed to raise it? Then gravity helps keep the acid where it belongs (pillows are not as good). Also some foods might make your heartburn worse, have you tried keeping a diary see if you can identify trigger foods? And make sure you don't eat anything heavy too close to bedtime.

sallyhansen76 · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:51 PM

Oh i ll be following this thread!

hee hee im in the same boat as you!

AnxiousAnnie · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:53 PM

Thanks sproglet! My reflux is because the valve at the bottom of my oesophagus doesn't close fully. Dr said it would prob get worse as the baby grows and pressure increases. Will give the bricks a go! Used to have cookbooks under my mattress before I got married. Guess it will discourage my hubby from hogging my side of the bed in the middle of the night!!

AnxiousAnnie · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sallyhansen76

Oh i ll be following this thread!

hee hee im in the same boat as you!

Welcome to the club!!

Sproglet · Apr 12th, 2012, 00:42 AM

I have the same but suffer more reflux than heartburn, doc thinks it's a hiatal hernia but hasn't done any investigations (he says treatment is the same regardless of the cause). Have you tried Gaviscon Advance? It can safely be taken in pregnancy, and alongside most other heartburn meds, as it works differently (forms a barrier over the stomach contents rather than reducing acid).

AnxiousAnnie · Apr 12th, 2012, 01:53 AM

Have it on my bedside table

rhloveselmo · Apr 12th, 2012, 02:35 AM

Do you have Zantac tablets? My midwife recommended them with my last two pregnancies. U can get them a the chemist and they are totally safe for the baby. Works a dream xx

mommy2010 · Apr 12th, 2012, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AnxiousAnnie

Am 9 weeks today and in the past week my nausea has improved but I'm getting bad heartburn at night. Was on lanzoprazole for reflux before I got pregnant but stopped taking it when I conceived. Knew this was likely to be a problem and Dr says I can go on Ranitidine if I need to but I would prefer not to, at least in first trimester.

If anyone can suggest any natural remedies I would be very grateful!

milk and gaviscon work for me

ive just turned 10 weeks (with twins) sickness and headaches av gone now heartburns started but id rather the heartburn anyday ..... i think lol

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jenmc226 Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 597	No solutions from me. But I'm a sufferer of bad heartburn, too. So I sympathize.

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Sproglet Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,076	Can you put bricks under the end of your bed to raise it? Then gravity helps keep the acid where it belongs (pillows are not as good). Also some foods might make your heartburn worse, have you tried keeping a diary see if you can identify trigger foods? And make sure you don't eat anything heavy too close to bedtime.

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AnxiousAnnie Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 296	Thanks sproglet! My reflux is because the valve at the bottom of my oesophagus doesn't close fully. Dr said it would prob get worse as the baby grows and pressure increases. Will give the bricks a go! Used to have cookbooks under my mattress before I got married. Guess it will discourage my hubby from hogging my side of the bed in the middle of the night!!

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Sproglet Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,076	I have the same but suffer more reflux than heartburn, doc thinks it's a hiatal hernia but hasn't done any investigations (he says treatment is the same regardless of the cause). Have you tried Gaviscon Advance? It can safely be taken in pregnancy, and alongside most other heartburn meds, as it works differently (forms a barrier over the stomach contents rather than reducing acid).

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rhloveselmo Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 226	Do you have Zantac tablets? My midwife recommended them with my last two pregnancies. U can get them a the chemist and they are totally safe for the baby. Works a dream xx

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