Bloating: Maalox
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Pregnancy and Constipation
Asked by S. from Minneapolis
on November 22, 2006
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Hi everyone,
has anyone had constipation so bad in the first trimester. i plan on talking to my doctor but, i was wondering if anyone maybe took a laxative or an enam...
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- S., I recently just sent this to another person on here as well. I have a handout that my doctors office sent home with me. Over the Counter Medications You May ...
- prune juice does wonders- If you can swallow it. I made myself drink it when i was in early stages.It sure beat feeling that pain from not being able to go.
- S., I know from experience how miserable this is! I took colace, these little orange stool softners, plus three to five prunes a day. If you get the flavored ones, l...
Experience W/ Colic Calm Gripe Water ? Prevacid/Zantac Not Working
Asked by G.M. from Washington DC
on May 4, 2008
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My baby is 5 weeks old and was diagnosed a week ago with reflux (GER) which she's had probably since she was about 3-3.5 weeks old. She cries nonstop all day basicall...
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- I'm sorry if I repeat what others have said, but this is what worked for us. I have a 15 month who doesn't have reflux anymore and a 5 week old with a bad cas of it...
- My daughter had acid reflux as well. She had burps and gas like a frat boy! We went to see a specialist and he gave us some type of formula that was broken down more...
- Hi Jeannie, my name is Lena Is your baby on formula or breast milk? What I would suggest is stop meds and give her Mylacon its for babys, and you dont need a prescript...
Seeking Comfort
Asked by A.T. from Cheyenne
on July 19, 2008
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I'm in my first trimester w/ my 2nd child. I have gas really bad, and it's really uncomfortable. I didn't have any problems w/ this w/ my first child. What foods shoul...
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- Try beano and/or gas-x to help get rid of the gas. Limit or avoid beans (the magical fruit), onions, garlic... and you'll just have to pay attention to what else give...
- Gas is such an embarrassing part of pregnancy! I would ask your doctor or the pharmacist what you can take. I know you can take Tums for acid indigestion, heartburn,...
- Ugh, I will never forget the gassiness I had while pregnant too! The things we endure for the cute babies, huh? One suggestion I read in a book (What to Expect when yo...
