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Rolaids, Tums, ?

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gflooser Contributor
gflooser
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Hi, just found out I was pregnant. I know with my last pregnancy there was a certain antacid I could take safely. Of course, that isn't offered any more. I sometimes get a sour or sometimes gassy stomach. And I will DEFINATELY have heartburn toward the end of my pregnancy.

Is there anything over the counter that is safe for me? Then I will check and make sure it is ok with the doc!

Thanks guys!

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ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
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You may be surprised and not have the heartburn issue this time. Each pregancy is different. What works well for me is Pepto Bismal liquid. I know not all Tums are safe and hopefully someone else will have some ideas for those and the Rolaids.

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psawyer
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I don't know about either of those. I used to eat them like candy, but since I went gluten-free I haven't had any need for antacids. Go figure.

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mushroom
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Hi, just found out I was pregnant. I know with my last pregnancy there was a certain antacid I could take safely. Of course, that isn't offered any more. I sometimes get a sour or sometimes gassy stomach. And I will DEFINATELY have heartburn toward the end of my pregnancy.

Is there anything over the counter that is safe for me? Then I will check and make sure it is ok with the doc!

Thanks guys!

For a gassy stomach, the Gas-Ex gelcaps work well. The chewable tabs, however, have gluten.

gflooser Contributor
gflooser
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For a gassy stomach, the Gas-Ex gelcaps work well. The chewable tabs, however, have gluten.

thanks guys! i just know i'll have heart burn! my kids are born with tons of hair!!!!!!

Wolicki Enthusiast
Wolicki
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The regular fruit flavor tums are gluten free. Rolaids- soft chews only- are NOT gluten free. They're made on shared lines and got me sooooo sick. When I was pregnant, I took Gaviscon, recommended by my OB. That was prediagnosis, so I don't know if it is safe.

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StephanieL
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Congrats :)

Have you ever tried papaya pills? I am not 100% sure about the gluten content but they are better for you if they work. You don't want to over do the calcium in them because they can cause the placenta to calcify.

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RiceGuy Collaborator
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Well, gas and heartburn are signs of indigestion. What surprises many is that low stomach acid causes heartburn. It also causes indigestion, leading to gas. Some digestive enzymes and betain HCL are said to be very good for this problem. Raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar is one of the best things for heartburn, and actually cures it for many people.

Continuing to use antacids results in indigestion, and a condition called Pernicious Anemia, for which there is no known cure. It basically means you cannot obtain vitamin B12 from food, making life-long supplementation necessary. Other problems are also attributed to this condition.

But as others have stated, you may not have the same kinds of problems with this pregnancy, as long as you're gluten-free. You might be surprised at the improvements that can come about with a gluten-free diet.

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Tina B
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You may be surprised and not have the heartburn issue this time. Each pregancy is different. What works well for me is Pepto Bismal liquid. I know not all Tums are safe and hopefully someone else will have some ideas for those and the Rolaids.

Tums. If you use Peopto Bismol be aware that you will have black stools from the bismuth.

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
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Tums. If you use Peopto Bismol be aware that you will have black stools from the bismuth.

This is true. I don't have to use it more than once so haven't had that issue. I use for the stomach pain I get the first day after a glutening. It also shouldn't be used by folks that are sensitive to asprin, and as with every drug when used by someone who is pregnant the doctor should be consulted before taking.

gflooser Contributor
gflooser
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This is true. I don't have to use it more than once so haven't had that issue. I use for the stomach pain I get the first day after a glutening. It also shouldn't be used by folks that are sensitive to asprin, and as with every drug when used by someone who is pregnant the doctor should be consulted before taking.

wow!!!!!!! you guys have all given me some amazing information to take to my dr.!!!!! it sure would be nice if i wont have to worry about HURTBURN!!!

thank you bunches and bunches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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Also, chewing fennel seeds can help with heartburn. Avoiding cold (iced) beverages can help as well.

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Tina B
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Also, chewing fennel seeds can help with heartburn. Avoiding cold (iced) beverages can help as well.

One of the oldest natural remedies is ginger tea or ginger capsules. Just check for fillers. Ginger has also been used to treat motion sickness.

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