Disgusting new symptom

[no drama mama]

The last couple of days, I've had these NASTY burps. I swear it's like vomit/fish/bile and every time I burp, I gag. It's only a matter of time before it makes me throw up. Plus my stomach is so tender - how is my heartburn this bad this early? Please tell me it gets better. I'm already taking Pepcid - can I take Gaviscon with it?

 

[Dorchy2011]

OMG i have the exact same thing! I only got my bfp on monday and already i cant stop burping! and horrible ones that make me feel sick!!! its so bizarre, im so glad someone else has this and its not just me imagining it! x

 

[AngelUK]

I don't have the burps but I do get a lot of heartburn and I take Rennie for it. They are not lovely in taste (though I think spearmint is better than the regular) but definitely better than Gaviscon. That taste is just too horrible, but that is of course a matter of tastebuds

 

[no drama mama]

Is Rennie available only in the UK? I'm in the US and have never heard of it. I guess I need to call my doctor (again!) and see if I can take something along with the Pepcid.

 

[AngelUK]

Oh sorry I am not sure, didn't realise they are not international. I know they have them on the Continent as well. But I am thinking Gaviscon's taste is the same over there and.... I don't actually know Pepcid. What is it for?

 

[smileygurl85]

I've been taking Tums for the acid and Gas-X when the bloating fills my stomach up so much that I can't breathe...

The tums sometimes help stop the acid-burps for me - but not always...

 

[no drama mama]

Pepcid is a heartburn medication

 

[AngelUK]

And you still get heartburn? Yeah you need something else. One type should do it and I don't think taking Gaviscon on top of the Pepcid would be a good idea. I am guessing there is also a limit on how many one is allowed to take in a day? If so, mixing and matching would make keeping track a bit difficult. Hope your horrid symptoms go away soon xxx

 

[no drama mama]

Yes, Angel. I was on omeprazole for GERD before I got pregnant and my doctor wasn't comfortable with keeping me on that so she suggested Pepcid. Now I don't know what to do - it's very uncomfortable and my god, the taste!

 

[AngelUK]

I totally feel for you! Heartburn has been with me all my life too as that valve thingy in my oesophagus doesn't shut properly. I hope your doc will find something better for you you poor thing!

 

[no drama mama]

I hate calling them again. I feel like I'm the pain in the ass patient that they can't stand. I know I need to get over it and just call but I still feel silly.

 

[AngelUK]

Hey but maybe you too have a malfunctioning lower esophageal sphincter (or LES)! They found out with me when they did a gastroscopy but that was for something else, so I am not sure what the tests usually are. But surely it is worth finding out? In the meantime I'd stay away from certain foods such as:
acidic foods and drinks, such as caffeinated drinks, decaffeinated coffee, and orange juice.
Avoid alcohol, chocolate, spearmint, and peppermint. They can relax the lower esophageal sphincter.
Avoid carbonated beverages.

 

[sunbaby777]

With the fish burps, it's from the fish oil capsules (if you are taking them). I hate them! - but I still take them. It seems to help when I take them with OJ and food. I haven't had heartburn too bad with this pregnancy (yet), but I had it really bad with the last one. Nothing seemed to help.

 

[no drama mama]

Oh god... as I sip on a cup of peppermint tea hoping it will help. Ugh.

It probably will be worth finding out. I was diagnosed based on family history and tenderness when pushing on that area of the stomach. Is the treatment the same for GERD as it is for LES?

 

[no drama mama]

With the fish burps, it's from the fish oil capsules (if you are taking them). I hate them! - but I still take them. It seems to help when I take them with OJ and food. I haven't had heartburn too bad with this pregnancy (yet), but I had it really bad with the last one. Nothing seemed to help.

I am taking fish oil but it's the same brand I've taken since the beginning and I take them at night with my prenatal so I'm sure it's not them. It's definitely more of a heartburn issue.

 

[AngelUK]

As far as I am aware GERD is the result of a malfunctioning LES, isn't it? Sorry I must have missed it if you mentioned that you had been diagnosed with it. I am thinking you have it worse than me though or it has become worse with being preggers cause so far I am managing ok with my over the counter meds. Sending you lots of sympathy and hope you get it sorted soon xxx