Heartburn hell, please help!

[Mummyspider27]

I have the worst heartburn. Makes me feel a little breathless. Not sleeping as well and just bothers me all day. Please can someone give me miracle cure?!
I had rennies and gaviscon but the chalky texture made me throw up - helpful! Have found Remegel which is chewy, quite an enjoyable eat! But haven’t really helped.
Any suggestions gratefully received x

I take the gaviscon liquid, which is grim but i can swallow it!

I have also stopped all caffine and fizzy drinks, i thought this was helping but had a bad day yesterday so maybe not.

I also like tums!
And not wearing a bra

You can probably get some meds prescribed over the phone. Saying that this is my second pregnancy with terrible heartburn and I haven't got myself any meds!

Hey
Sounds awful but have you tried a spoon of cider vinegar, I have really bad heartburn sometimes and this does take the edge away.

I tried ranitidine and omeprazole from the GP, the omeprazole saved my sanity. I had such bad reflux and hiccups from about week 14 until I gave birth! Speak to your GP.

Omerperazol was the only thing that worked for me. I didnt want to take any tablets during pregnancy and suffered for 25 weeks to the point it was making me sick. Took omeprazole and felt like a different person within 2 days. Next time I wouldnt hesitate in asking the gp for something. If you phone they should prescribe you something. Hope it eases up soon

Since the day I got Omeprozole 3 weeks ago it’s taken away all of my heartburn and 90% of my nausea. It’s the best drug I’ve ever taken for anything!!! Got it prescribed on the phone.

Omerpeeazole or ranitidine

Also, avoid foods that can trigger heartburn such as fried or greasy food, dairy in large quantities , fresh bread (toast is fine) etc

Omeprozole sounds like a winner. Is it perfectly safe in pregnancy? Or slightly controversial? I am a worrier (IVF baby on board). Is it prescription only?
Thanks everyone xx

www.nhs.uk/medicines/omeprazole/
Safe for pregnant women, babies can also be given it in small quantities too if they have reflux I believe.
I understand you worrying though, you can always check with your doctor just to be totally sure
Yeah I think its prescription only.

It’s an over the counter medicine so someone could lie and get it for you, if you are the rebellious type (as it is safe in PG) but it sounds like you prob want to err on the side of caution - get a telephone appt with GP and ask specifically for it. And if you are like me, not have one minute of heartburn from the evening you take it - bliss

Sounds like amazing stuff!!! If still suffering next week will definitely call the Dr, thanks so much everyone x

You do need Omazeropole OP I was in tears of pain two days ago and being sick (not preggars) went to pharmacy, well hobbled, and got it OTC. with 24 hours (I took 2 tablets instead of 1) I was fine!

I am in Spain but pretty sure it's OTC in UK too.

Good luck, mine was so bad I thought I had something terribly wrong with me an was considering hospital. It really was that bad. Even sipping water.

Luckily I have had it before and knew what is was.

Thank you @Mummyspider27 for starting this thread!!

I have now got a prescription for omeprazole, hurrah!!

Thank you to everyone who suggested it!!

That’s great news! After a horrendous couple of days, I have had a better couple of days. But will be calling my Dr as soon as it returns!! X

I've found having a cold glass of milk helps with my heartburn