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A member asked:

33wks pregnant, i took 2 tums (calcium carbonate) for heartburn and now i'm itchy all over and developing what looks like hives on my legs and stomach. am i allergic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Unlikely: Hives are common but allergy to Tums (calcium carbonate) and it's inactive ingredients is not. You need to look elsewhere.

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 12/2/2015

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