Question: I have heard that taking Tums during pregnancy is alright, but at what point can I begin taking them? I began to use them when I started getting heartburn at three and a half months.
Answer: I began to use Tums for heartburn in my final trimester. I was lucky enough not to suffer from [...]
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Tums during pregnancy is alright, but at what point can I begin taking them?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009I don’t know if this is helping or not. Are you aware of any other OTC remedies?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Question: Just recently I had some bad heartburn. I have not had such a severe problem in many years. My doctor thinks it is not my heart. I take 14 day Prilosec as well as a Zantac after my evening meal. I don’t know if this is helping or not. Are you aware of any [...]
Regardless of my actions, she is constantly miserable. Your thoughts?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Question: My daughter is a month and a half old. She cries continually. By all appearances, she does have infant reflux and seems to be in pain from it. The signs that she exhibits are that she eats for the sake of eating, throws up, fusses, hiccups repeatedly and drools like she is teething. Regardless [...]
My doctor said it would not stop the spitting up.
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Question: I wondered if the medication would actually eliminate the problem with spitting up or if it would only relieve the pain. My doctor said it would not stop the spitting up. It would stop the pain.
Answer: Consider what happens when you take a medication for heartburn or acid reflux. The pain is reduced. It [...]
Can you name some good remedies that are natural to assist her?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Question: My mother, who is in her late 40’s, suffers from severe indigestion. She has tried a number of things such as prunes, prune juice, chamomile tea, a tea called “3 ballerinas” that is supposed to improve your digestion and help you lose weight. She has even tried exercising and eating Activia, a new yogurt [...]
I visited my doctor and he told me to take tums
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Question: …approximately one month ago, and it helped. The heartburn disappeared. However, it did return recently. Is an over the counter treatment effective or do I need to see a GI physician?
This is the third time that it has occurred and I am twenty-seven. My regular jogging workouts have been compromised because of it. However, [...]
Symptoms of heartburn and how to alleviate it?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Question: Would it be possible for someone to let me know the symptoms of heartburn and how to alleviate it?
Answer: Here are the symptoms: Difficulty or pain when swallowing. Vomiting that brings up blood. Black or bloody stools. Shortness of breath. Dizziness or lightheadedness. Pain that radiates into the neck and shoulder. Also, heartburn that [...]
Has anyone else had a similar problem?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Question: I have discomfort in the middle of my chest. It almost feels like I swallowed something without chewing it. In addition, I am burping quite a bit. I’m thinking that it could be heartburn, perhaps being caused by drinking too much red wine. Has anyone else had a similar problem?
Answer: For immediate relief, try [...]
Tums, is there anything more effective I can take?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Question: I’m pregnant and have been taking Tums to help my acid reflux but haven’t found relief; is there anything more effective I can take?
Answer: I believe that my physician prescribed a generic form of Zantac 150 for me. Make sure to clear things with your doctor first though. My heartburn was so bad that [...]
Are any prescription drugs available that may be helpful?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Question: I have tried all available OTC heartburn remedies, and my physician prescribed Nexium for me, but it is not effective. Are any prescription drugs available that may be helpful? I’m at my wit’s end.
Answer: I’m sorry to say that I have already given Zantac and Maalox a try. This particular problem actually occurred when [...]