Does anyone else pop these like candy?

Question

i take so many Anti acid/tums a day they r generic (if that matters) it says not to exceed 15 a day well i just might have done that a few times i dont have heart burn just acid reflux no matter what,should i worry about this or talk to my doctor,thanks im 26 weeks prego

Answer 1

With anti acid tabs if you take more than recommended your stomach makes more acid. So taking to many is bad. Yes call the doc.

Answer 2

I'd also suggest a visit to the doctor, you shouldn't be experiencing heartburn that requires more than 15 tablets a day!

I thought mine was pretty bad, when in 24 hours I had taken about 8, but 15 is definitly not right.

Have you tried gaviscon? I found it worked much better for me, and all it took was two little chewable tablets, for me it was much more effective than the tums.

Answer 3

Yes I popped those like candy last month when my uterus started really pushing up! My doctor said they were totally fine and were a good source of calcium. I also had acid reflux and had to give up some of my favorite juices in the morning cause they would come right back up about an hour later and it was gross. But those def. saved my life for awhile. Congrats and good luck :)

Answer 4

Definitely speak with your doc.  You need to be on an anti-reflux med.

You should not be needing that many tums.  

I still take prevacid and have throughout this pregnancy.  I'm 33 weeks.

Answer 5

I eat them like candy too. But there is a limit, like you said 15 a day. If it's that bad you should talk to your doctor about an antacid medicine.  

Answer 6

Hey there. So yes be careful actually. The reason your not suppose to take too many of those maalox, tumms, generic...etc... is bc they have alot of calcium! And its hard for your body to break it down. You could run into a kidney or gull stone problem. I am 39 weeks and due this friday for a scheduled c section. I have maaaaajor heartburn thats been killing me since about 23 weeks. I was popping anti acids like craaazy and it wasnt helping at all! I started with tumms...they didnt help....so then my doctor suggested taking pepsid AC 3 times a day....that didnt work either. So when it got to the point where i couldnt sleep...then they gave me a perscription for Protonix. I have been takn it for about 4 or  5 weeks now. Works wonders! I take the single pill at around 6pm and dont usually eat past 7pm. Also....minimize the water you take in before bed. It can cause your stomach to produce more acid....and also the water comming up into your throat will create the heartburn pain. I do still have heartburn....but its tolerable now. Ask your OBGYN next time you have an appointment. they might perscribe this for u. Good luck!

:)