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Heartburn tips?

4 May, 2012 at 21:49 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 4

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This seems to be something I've acquired with age - I never even suffered with it when I was pregnant. I know there's medicine and tablets and Gaviscon and what not but has anyone got any other tips as to how to avoid/cure/ease?

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Latest activity by RebTheEck, 4 May, 2012 at 23:20

Missus S · 4 May, 2012 at 21:52
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Milk! When I was pg this was my saviour
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*Bea* · 4 May, 2012 at 22:07
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I find peppermint tea helps, worth a try.
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stripeyrache · 4 May, 2012 at 22:18
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Milk is good in the short term, BUT beware that it also stimulates stomach acid production. So after the initial relief, can make heartburn worse.

I find eating sitting up (as in not on the sofa) helps and remaining upright for a good hour or so after helps the most. Some nights I sleep propped up with pillows if I'm getting quite bad acid reflux. Gaviscon really is quite good though, and definitely worth having in your cupboard for emergencies.
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RebTheEck · 4 May, 2012 at 23:20
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I find Gavilast tablets the best - even better than Gaviscon.

Might be worth trying to figure out what's causing it, if its that bad. Maybe do a food diary & mark when you get the heartburn to see if there is something causing it
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