I'm currently 17 weeks pregnant and having the worst heartburn/indigestion already. It seems like it began much sooner than with my first pregnancy. Currently I'm taking Prevacid once a day and Zantac twice a day. Even if I eat a small meal it still hurts. I sit up after meals to aid digestion and I take walks. Are there certain foods that might cause more indigestion such as dairy?
I'm out of ideas. I'm willing to try just about anything to get relief. Please help.
I lived with a bottle of Mylanta next to my side, there was nothing better than the cooling soothing liquid going down. I still get heartburn at certain times during my menstrual cycle (damn you hormones!) and find that for me tomato-based meals are the worst. Although I had french onion soup and bread yesterday and got a decent case of heartburn.
Any thing acidic or greasy will likely bring on a bout of heartburn. I have learned that sitting up straight can actually make my symptoms worse, so instead I try to recline on the couch, bed or recliner where I'm stretched out straight, but my head and shoulders are propped up. Also, try sleeping on your left side. I would talk to your doctor about it, because there has to be something that works better than taking that much medicine in a day. Hope you start feeling better soon!
It didn't matter what I ate or didn't eat, I had HORRIBLE acid reflux when pg with my now 8yr old daughter.
I kept Mylanta [original] with me at ALL times. I had one large bottle next to the bed, one in my toolbox at work, and one in my car. That was the ONLY time I could get relief. And the Dr told me I could have the original Mylanta as often as I needed it. I drank that like a glass of water during the night, I swear!
Onions, garlic, peppers, spices, citrus, and red meat all caused my heartburn... I try to eat healthier foods. Granola, yogurt, more bland foods. Drink a lot of water and try to stay away from carbonated beverages and coffee. I've been managing mine with diet and have been fairly successful. I am 19 weeks along. :) Good luck!
I have had heartburn for more years that I want to think about. I had it for years before I was pregnant and worse while pregnant. Everyone is different, but I will give you some tips that helped me.
Avoid acidic foods - anything fried
fruit (oranges, apples, grapes, grapefruit, strawberries)
veggies (peppers including bell peppers, tomato anything raw or cooked, onions, garlic)
beverages - most fruit and veggie drinks, anything carbonated, wine
Meats (fatty meats)
I found that eating about 3 hours before bed, a short walk after dinner and sometimes a cup of yogurt or pudding would help. The yogurt or pudding would cling to the sides of my throat and help calm it down. I also slept in the recliner many nights. When I did sleep in my bed, I found that sleeping on my left side did make a difference.
Good luck.
Digestive enzymes will sort you out. Both my mom and I have acid reflux (my mom was on the purple pill for years before figuring out that digestive enzymes worked as well or better). I get Rainbow Light Advanced Enzyme System because it has a bunch of other digestive aids such as Tumeric, Ginger, Fennel and other helpful things besides the enzymes. You can buy it at Whole Foods or Natural Grocers. I don't go a day without it, cause if I do, I pay for it! I also take a chewable probiotic, which also seems to help with digestion. Good luck & best wishes...
With my last two pregnancies my doctor had me take Zantac150 for my heartburn. It did wonders and it was the only thing that helped me!
