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GTT and Omeprazole - Advice please

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le42 · 11/12/2018 16:21

Hi, I went for 34 week scan today and they are worried about Abdominal Circumference which is 97 percentile. Despite already having had a full GTT at 21 weeks and a GCT at 28 weeks I'm being sent for another GTT in the morning. I forgot to ask about whether I can take my heartburn medicine (Omeprazole) which I'm on double dosage of before and during the fast.

Been on hold trying to ask the midwife unit for 50 minutes now.... has anyone previously been in this boat and can advise?

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Thegirlwithnousername · 11/12/2018 16:24

My GTT letter says - You should not take any drugs or vitamins on the morning of the tests, Until the second blood sample has been taken.

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le42 · 11/12/2018 16:28

Thank you, it doesn't mention it on mine isnt that strange. I better not take any then

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Thegirlwithnousername · 11/12/2018 17:22

It would be nice if the NHS did a blanket of information that covers all trusts! It would make it so much easier!
I wouldn't take it personally if you can! Can always speak to them after the first lot of blood has been taken?

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le42 · 11/12/2018 17:39

Good point, thank you you're right, though I'm not sure the blood nurses will know as they aren't midwives at my hospital. It's not the eating that gets me with the test it's the limited water intake... I usually drink 4/5 litres a day so last time I ended up with a dreadful dehydration headache... and I'm sure my heartburn will be in full flow too! Moan over!

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Blondiecub0109 · 11/12/2018 17:41

You definitely cannot have your gaviscon and I did not take my omeprazole to be in the safe side. However my heartburn is better when I don’t eat anyway Angry

Thegirlwithnousername · 11/12/2018 20:30

Yeah I hate the not eating, I am getting the shakes by the end of it!
I always suffer with a headache as well :(

Thegirlwithnousername · 14/12/2018 16:37

How did you get on @le42?

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le42 · 14/12/2018 17:15

Clear again! That’s my third GTT and each time comes back negative for GT!!! Bab just has a fat tummy!!!! 😂

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Thegirlwithnousername · 14/12/2018 17:26

Haha well done.
I had one at 16 weeks got another on Sunday at 27 weeks! Hoping I pass as it will be a rubbish Christmas with fee treats lol

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le42 · 14/12/2018 21:07

Oh fingers crossed for you!!! Christmas is no time to discover you have GD is it?! 🙏

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Thegirlwithnousername · 16/12/2018 08:33

No not at all!
Just parking up at the hospital..Already wanting to eat and drink this is going to be a long 2 or so hours lol

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le42 · 16/12/2018 09:35

Oh good luck - yes it’s crap! But you will enjoy a lovely lunch today!!!

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Thegirlwithnousername · 16/12/2018 10:36

It was cancelled as she couldn't get bloods and the Dr was busy :( Back next Saturday to try again!

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le42 · 16/12/2018 16:23

What?! That’s terrible!!! They didn’t even tell you?

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Thegirlwithnousername · 16/12/2018 16:31

I was already there waited 45 mins for the Dr she felt bad so said to go home and try again next week..I wasn't very happy!

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le42 · 16/12/2018 16:45

That’s mad! How terrible!!! What a pain for you ☹️!!!!!

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