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Re: Severe Acid Reflux during pregnancy
From: Julie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 07:01:55 -0500 (CDT)
My doc referred me to a gastroenterologist who prescribed Prevacid,
which worked wonders until about 37 weeks. How much Pepcid AC are you
using? Prescription strength is twice the over-the-counter strength, and
you doc may let you try that. My doc did say that if you're taking
zantac, pepcid, etc. every day, you may have to take a few days off
because your body gets used to it. So definitely talk to at least your
primary care physician. There are lots of alternatives if you are
really bad off (which it sounds like you are). Good luck.
At Sat, 7 Jun 2003, Tiffany wrote:
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>I am 27 years old, 14 1/2 weeks pregnant (no previous births or
>miscarriages) and suffering from severe acid relux - throwing up 3-4
>times per day - everything I eat. I have tried all the dietary
>suggestions with no relief. (My OB suggested Pepcid AC, which worked
>about 4 weeks ago when the symptoms were just starting). I called my OB
>this week and he referred me to my primary care physician for help. I
>couldn't get an appointment with my physician until this coming week, so
>I ended up going to the urgent care 3 days ago and seeing an RN because
>I felt so awful! I have acid in my throat constantly, heartburn, and
>have developed a cough which causes me to vomit up everything I have
>eaten. Sleeping on an incline is also not helping. The RN prescribed
>Reglan (didn't help me) and told me to see my physician for something
>stronger if it didn't help. I have tried Pepcid, Tums, Maalox, and
>Mylanta. What else can anyone suggest? I am cosidering asking my doc
>about Prevacid or Nexium. Are those safe and what are the chances that
>a primary care physician would prescribe them to a pregnant woman?
>
>Also, GERD runs in my family and I've been told by everyone that it will
>get worse the more pregnant I get. But I am so concerned that I'm not
>eating enough and that I can't keep anything down.
>
>Please Respond!!!
>
>Thanks in advance for your help!
>
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>Tiffany
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>Tiffany
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Julie
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