Donald asks… Is there any DAILY acid reflux medication safe to taking during pregnancy? I have HORRIBLE G.E.R.D. (acid comes up and feels like I can’t swallow) Since my husband and I are trying to for baby #1, I’m worried what effects my current pill will have on the baby till I find out. So […]
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Possible Increased Risk of Bone Fractures With Certain Antacid Drugs Search Consumer Updates Printer-friendly PDF (283 KB) Get Consumer Updates by E-mail Consumer Updates RSS Feed There is a possible increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine if you take certain drugs for heartburn, acid reflux, or ulcers, warns the Food and […]
Read More...As you might expect, I constantly scour medical publications, articles and research studies to see the latest and greatest treatment for various sicknesses, with an emphasis on digestive problems. This helps me understand the mindset and past experiences of someone who comes to me and says something like, “I get terrible gas and bloating every […]
Read More...Robert asks… How many of you had a hairy baby? Did you have heartburn during pregnancy? I read that when you have heartburn during pregnancy it means you are more likely to have a hairy baby. With my first I did not have heart burn and he barely had any hair, with this one I […]
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