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Taking Nexium And Prenatal Vitamins. Have Stomach Acid. How To Manage Stomach Problem?

Hi, I m currently on a prescription for Nexium which up until about a week ago and half ago, I was really good about taking every night before bed. Then I started on prenatal vitamins . A nurse suggested taking the vitamin before bed if they made me nauseous in the morning. When I got home I read through all the prescription info for the vitamin which said to take an hour or two apart from taking any meds for stomach acid problems. I tried to switch the timing up so that I d take the vitamin before bed and the Nexium in the morning. I got off track from taking the Nexium because when I get up I feel nauseous and so I nibble on crackers or a little cereal until I feel up to actually eating. I do eat meals, but also find myself nibbling on stuff all day because of nausea , so never find a good window to make up for the missed dose. Problem is, without the nexium I m REALLY starting to notice the stomach acid again. If I don t eat I feel nauseous, but if I do eat I feel like my stomach is on fire. I was also recently diagnosed as lactose intolerant, so I don t just eat some cottage cheese or drink a glass of milk like I did in previous years when acid bothered me. I ve been stressed the past several months trying to balance out my diet between the lactose intolerance , the over active stomach acid, allergies (they still haven t determined what those are) and then just last week found out for sure that I m pregnant, so I m sure the stress is adding to it all. I ve tried contacting my primary doc but have yet to hear back, and my OB appointment won t be for about a week yet. What is the best way to manage the stomach problem for now? Should I just forget about the nexium for now and just go with an over-the-counter antacid when I eat? I know sticking to the nexium would be best (as it worked great), but like I said, I have a hard time timing the best time to take it. But I also can t stand feeling sick if I don t eat or feeling like my stomach is eating me from the inside out anytime I do eat. Thank you in advance for any advice you may have for my situation.
Mon, 4 Mar 2013
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Hi Kickkiki,
Thanks for writing your query.

After reading your post, I would suggest that you should lead a healthy lifestyle and should follow some precautions, to prevent symptoms of acidity, like :-
1. Avoid spicy/oily foods.
2. Donot miss a meal.
3. Avoid emotional or mental stress.
4. Drink atleast 8-10 glasses of water daily.
5. Avoid self medication especially with pain killers.

Taking yoghurt or curd will help you both in controlling acidity and also help in lactose intolerance.

Since you are pregnant, you should avoid taking any medicines- even multivitamins, without discussing with your gynaecologist.

I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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Taking Nexium And Prenatal Vitamins. Have Stomach Acid. How To Manage Stomach Problem?

Hi Kickkiki, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, I would suggest that you should lead a healthy lifestyle and should follow some precautions, to prevent symptoms of acidity, like :- 1. Avoid spicy/oily foods. 2. Donot miss a meal. 3. Avoid emotional or mental stress. 4. Drink atleast 8-10 glasses of water daily. 5. Avoid self medication especially with pain killers. Taking yoghurt or curd will help you both in controlling acidity and also help in lactose intolerance. Since you are pregnant, you should avoid taking any medicines- even multivitamins, without discussing with your gynaecologist. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.