heartburn / acid reflux

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UptownFunk00 · 27/01/2016 13:10

I'm 37+5 and for the last few weeks had terrible heartburn/reflux. It will last for hours and although I haven't been sick yet it often feels like I will.

It used to only be at night but it's nearly all the time now.

take Gaviscon
eat smaller meals
drink plenty of fluids
prop myself up

Is there anything else I can do?

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CoodleMoodle · 27/01/2016 13:14

I was exactly the same OP.

In the end I couldn't sleep because of it, so I went to the GP and got ranitidine. It helped a lot, especially at night which was the worst time. One before bed and I could sleep! I also used to have a cup of milk and a couple of biscuits just before sleep.

Hope you get some relief soon, it's horrible

goodnightdarthvader1 · 27/01/2016 13:21

Yes, go to the GP. I'm on omeprazole.

dizzylemon · 27/01/2016 14:24

I'm going to the GP next week because I'm getting it at week 30 and it's only going to get worse! I've been buying Gaviscon over the counter but know it'll only escalate so may as well see if I can get anything else or at least get it on prescription now!

Emma290 · 27/01/2016 14:45

Defiantly go to GP and request omeprazole. Best thing I have ever done! My heartburn was so so bad 24/7 took my first table on Monday and have not had it once since feel like a new women

Onthedowns · 27/01/2016 14:57

I just started omeprozile it has helped massively still occasional but I don't wake up burning at night, it can be quite dangerous for your osphegeous if not treated !

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