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acid reflux thing

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Stom91 · 15/08/2013 17:59

im not sure what it is. but it feels like acid going up my throat and chest and feel awful. ive tried gaviscon but its not touching it does anyone know of anything else i can take while pregnant? which having to go to the docs# xx

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FreckleyGirlAbroad · 15/08/2013 18:01

Go to the chemist and ask for ranitidine tablets. I don't think you need a prescription. I take two a day and couldn't be without it. It stops the acid reflux totally and makes life bearable again!!

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Stom91 · 15/08/2013 18:20

you are a life saver lol.. ill do that tomorrow thanks you. and its perfectly safe to use in pregnancy/ xxx

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Bunbaker · 15/08/2013 18:25

But if you get a prescription you won't have to pay for it while you are pregnant.

Wickedgirl · 15/08/2013 18:26

Go to your doctor for some omeprazole

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Stom91 · 15/08/2013 18:37

its so bad right now i dont think i can wait for a doctors appointment, im going go up tesco as their pharmacy is still open and hpe that they have it lol. ive had omeprazole before wasnt sure if i could take it. xx thanks for advise :) feel like the devil is throwing fireball down my throat lolx

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Misty9 · 15/08/2013 18:52

I lived off rennies in my last pregnancy - they might help in the short term? Horrible isn't it :(

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Stom91 · 15/08/2013 19:02

thanks. its horrible i used to get it before i was pregnant.. but never had it this bad. i feel like my insides are on fire x

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PickleSarnie · 15/08/2013 19:04

I second Omeprazole. Bloody awesome stuff.

FreckleyGirlAbroad · 15/08/2013 19:06

It is perfectly safe in pregnancy although the paper thing inside packet tells you the usual about caution during pregnancy. It was my consultant who first prescribed it for me so I trust it's safe. I couldn't wait for an appointment either with gp when I needed to get a new prescription so just bought over the counter. If I miss taking one I notice straight away as the dreaded fire balls/burps start up again.

CrispyFB · 15/08/2013 19:20

Omeprazole.. now!! Nothing else touched mine, I felt like I was dying.

My doctor had no problems with the prescription. He did it over the phone in fact - I rang the surgery, doctor rang back 5 minutes later, I picked up the prescription 10 minutes later and after a further 15 minutes had my pills! So maybe a phone call tomorrow morning might be an idea?

Since I started taking it a week ago my heartburn has disappeared. And I'd had it for weeks.

The nausea, on the other hand..!

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Stom91 · 15/08/2013 21:40

Went to asda and bought some Ranitidine tablets £1.95 asda own brand spoke to thw pharmacist she said they are just as good as the branded stuff.. Tho the ticket inside says don't take them while preg she said it'll be fine xxx

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EmB1715 · 16/08/2013 10:51

yes definitely fine to take them. Do get to your GP asap though to get some for free! I'm on ranitidine 150 one to two times a day.

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Stom91 · 16/08/2013 16:43

these ones i got from asda seem to be doing the trick 75mg 1-2 times a day.. i took one last night before bed and have had any acid all day first time in months!! i feel normal lol

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