GERD?

Question

Hey all :) so I've been suffering this gastrointestinal reflux thing for a while. Hoping anyone could lend some advice. Six nights out of seven now (33 weeks along), i lie down and it feels for hours as if food or gas is coming up from my stomach and hanging out on my esophagus... and if i manage to fall asleep,  I'll actually wake up choking on what i ate earlier.  Sorry for graphic  detail... But anyone have suggestions?  Thanks! !

Answer

Zantac 75-150 mg twice a day. It's safe during pregnancy. :)

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I'm actually reading Glow posts right now because I was woken up by vomit going up my nose and can't go back to sleep! Ugh, some parts of pregnancy are so disgusting. I've already been taking an antacid before bed, but I'm going to try not eating anything after dinnertime also to see if that helps. Good luck!

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I also have acid reflux.  I've been trying to limit acidic foods and take a tums every night before bed.  I also try and drink a glass of milk before bed as well.  Sleeping inclined is best,  if you can get comfy on your side.  Doc said I can take Zantac if needed but I'm chewing tums most of the day to help with heartburn and reflux.  Hope that helps!

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I had the same exact thing! Zantac and Tums became completely useless. Wouldn't help my reflux what so ever.  I did my online research. I was able to get my OB to give me a prescription for Protonix. It's a category b during pregnancy. I have been on protonix for a week now and am able to sleep without waking up choking and throwing up. I highly suggest you do research and then get  in contact with your OB. It's very scary waking up like that. Crossing my fingers you get something that works.

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