Sudden terribly painful acid reflux 33 weeks

I’ve had some heart burn since I entered my 3rd trimester but in the last week it’s gotten really bad and is exactly as you describe (34 weeks now) It makes me throat sore when I wake up.

The only way I’ve managed to not feel it as bad is sleeping really propped up, but making sure my body is up a bit too, not just my head so I’ve got a few pillows under my upper back as well. All the usual too - avoid fizzy drinks, fatty food etc. Hope that makes sense & helps!!

I’ve been told it goes the minute they are born, it’ll be all worth it soon 😂🤍

I had that recently but I was sleeping and wanted to drink water. Suddenly choked on my own acid reflux 😂, but didn’t eat gaviscon as I was in middle of the night. I have however bought it in case it becomes intense in next few weeks. In my previous pregnancy, midwife suggested me to take that which I did n it helped .. I was 36-37 weeks when it became intense

I've had it throughout, and it did become more intense in the 3rd trimester. My best friends are Rennies, and actually fizzy drinks help me a lot to get the air out 😅

gosh yes I’ve got the sore throat this morning, as if actually burnt by the acid! What a delightful new pregnancy symptom to add to the list 😂

I’ll definitely try propping myself up tonight as you suggest, fingers crossed that helps a bit!

I’m sorry you’ve been experiencing it too! As you say, it’ll all be worth it soon! x

I’m definitely going to pick up some gaviscon to try today! Hopefully it’ll pack more of a punch than the Rennie. I was up most of the night and this morning it’s still burning, crazy how it comes out of nowhere! I only had pasta for dinner 🤦‍♀️

oh my gosh that sounds horrible you poor thing! Good old pregnancy eh 😂🤦‍♀️ I’m heading to boots today for a Gaviscon run for sure!

just be careful with what Gaviscon you use, there’s one type that isn’t safe during pregnancy. Check the Tommy’s website as it lists it on there 😊 xx

oh good advice thank you! I will triple check which one is safe

Ask your doctor for Omeprazole. It’s 1 tablet a day roughly 30mins before you eat and has completely stopped any symptoms. An absolute must if you’re suffering!!

oh amazing! I will absolutely be asking for that now! Thank you for the tip

Yes hve had similar to this for a few weeks!! Drs have given me an antacid prescription and im much better since- call your gp

Same! Never got heartburn before and now at 30 weeks i got it. I have been going to acupuncture sessions for it and that helps, also i stop eating by 8pm, i sleep on three pillows, never lie down for atleast two hours after eating, peppermint tea has helped insanely!