Question for those who had really bad indigestion/heartburn

[ExpectoPatronummmm]

I'm talking nearly spewing after everything I eat. (And sometimes actually puking up my stomach contents it's that bad)
Night times are horrendous pain.

I currently just take gaviscon but it seems I'm gonna need something stronger.

So for those who went to the doctor what did they prescribe and did it take effect?
Over the counter stuff is shit. This is severe.

[raviolidreaming]

I've not suffered from heartburn or indigestion, but the most horrific acid reflux. Highlights were vomiting in my mouth over night. Everything triggered it, even water. I've been on 150mg Ranitidine twice daily since November though and it's been magic

[ExpectoPatronummmm]

Ooh I've heard of that. I may get a doc app and request some.
Did your doc easily prescribe it or did you have to demand?

[needanothercat]

I was prescribed omeprazole 40g for bad reflux/indigestion which was made worse daily by hyperemesis. They were a life saver but you can take them too often and it almost has the reverse effect. I take them every other day now to keep it at bay but was taking daily. Fingers crossed for you- it was a horrible time for me so I feel for you.

[toomuchtimereadingthreads2016]

I found Rennies 100 times better than gaviscon, coupled with monitoring my diet for triggers (incl drinks), not eating for a few hours before lying down, and sleeping in an upright position xx

[needanothercat]

Also, red apples strangely helped relieve the bloated/stuck feeling by making me burp loads!

[Lules]

Another vote for omeprazole. It worked really well.

[ilovetosleep]

I take 2x 20mg omeprazole - one in the morning and one late afternoon, since about14 weeks (I'm 28w now). I still have bad days and I have a prescription for ondansetron which helps on those days, but that's more for sickness and stomach emptying than the heartburn I think.

[kel1234]

I had heartburn a bit. I didn't go to the doctors or anything though. I found eating dry crackers helped

[raviolidreaming]

Did your doc easily prescribe it or did you have to demand?

I didn't even need a face to face appointment - just a telephone consultation and they left a prescription at reception for me!

[ExpectoPatronummmm]

Thank you all. I'm awaiting a doctor calling me so I can request the good stuff :)

[drinkyourmilk]

Omeprazole here too.
I was taking it anyway as I have reflux, but I've upped it to twice a day now. The relief!
Just a warning- if I come off it for whatever reason and then resume the acid is awful for the first 24 hours or so. Then it settles and you can't feel it anymore. May just be my experience - but I'd hate you to stop straight away thinking it wasn't working.

[SarahOoo]

For a cheap relief from acid reflux which works for me and was recommended by someone to me....Refreshers. Not great for my teeth I'm sure but Gaviscon liquid, tablets and any other antacid tablet makes me feel eugh. Eating some cheddar cheese helps too plus hot chocolate. Avoid fizzy drinks...I miss them so much but better for the baby I'm sure.

[ExpectoPatronummmm]

Thank you all. I picking my prescription up tomorrow.
Hopefully I can soon eat without suffering for hours afterwards.
And lie down without being in pain!
Yey!

[raviolidreaming]

Glad you got it sorted so quickly

Sarah's mention of Refreshers has reminded me that the orange Rennies are marvellous!

[whirliebird]

I've found that a spoon of coconut oil relieves my horrid heartburn x