At my last OB appointment I mentioned that I have been having terrible heartburn and tums basically suck shit. So he told me to take Maalox and feel free to just chug it when needed because its safe. So, I've been chugging Maalox as needed (probably 2-3 times a day, about 2 tbsps each time). For the past few weeks I've been having diarrhea EVERY single day. Not like explosive liquid crampy diarrhea but every poo I take is wet. I know this is so gross and I apologize for tmi! This is bothersome in itself but now my butt is also so irritated that it is itchy and burning and I hate wiping because it hurts! I was getting concerned about what the hell this diarrhea is from, and then it hit me. I got the diarrhea right when I started taking Maalox! Soooo.... I consulted Dr. Google and he confirmed that diarrhea is very common with Maalox (and all other oral liquid antacids). In an effort to find an alternative, I asked a pharmasist today and he basically told me I was out of luck. He said I had to choose the lesser of two evils. Heartburn or Diarrhea? Which would you choose? This sucks!!! I'm going to for sure ask my OB at my appt in a week and hopefully he'll have more options for me! For now, I think I'm going to try to avoid the Maalox as much as possible. I am sick of being held hostage by my bowels! I even had a huge embarrasing moment last week(beware of even more TMI!) I was hit by a bout of uncontrollable diarrhea while on a hike with hubby...It was either in my pants (picture Charlotte in SATC movie) or drop it in the woods while him and Cosmo stood on the look out for passer-bys! Had to wipe with my undies and leave them in the woods...It doesn't get worse than this! So, wish me luck with my heartburn tonight. Any natural suggestions from anyone?
23 week update tomorrow!
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AHAHSHAHA I love you! You are si hilarious. I know it's not funny but you are so cute just being all honest. I love it.
ReplyDeleteSorry, got no tips on the heartburn, but I've heard calcium helps...? I take a liquid calcium that's really chalky and creamy and it's good for baby so maybe try that?
And thanks sooooo much for the comment on my last post. I'm going to talk to N tonight and hopefully he'll get a better idea how I feel. Hubby's really SUCK sometimes!!!
Omg! You poor thing! My ob recommended Zantac to me. Haven't tried it yet but maybe ask your ob about that instead?
ReplyDeleteOh no, that's so crappy just I just had to laugh. The lesser of two evils? How about none of them please!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your discomfort but it made me laugh... the woods scene at least! Unfortuantely I've had this problem almost daily since I got my gallbladder out. The best tip I have if you can't get rid of it is to keep baby wipes (or the adult kind) in your purse or bathroom and that helps with then hiney getting sore!
ReplyDeleteI hope you find a remedy!
Oh my God - you poor thing. I cannot imagine dealing with the woods scenario. I hope your doctor has some ideas!
ReplyDeleteOMG! You poor thing - that woods situation would have me begging for mercy. I think I'd take the heartburn over the diarrhea, at least you can deal with heartburn in public.
ReplyDeleteomg laughing my ass off. No pun intended. Im so sorry for your heartburn and stomach issue stuff. Its like a pepto commercial!!! Hope you start feeling better. :) Keep your eye on the "prize." :)
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