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I'm pregnant of 33 weeks and i recently have gerd and heartburn chest . what can i do to stop this symptom and feel better?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Medication: Tums and rolaids are good when you have the symptom. If you get it daily you are better off on a preventative medication like prevacid, (lansoprazole) prilosec, Omeprazole and ranitidine.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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