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Hi there, is there anything that can help a 36 week pregnant woman with extreme heartburn? gaviscon does not help her at all.

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Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Talk to ob: Talk to your OB about taking any meds whether ovr the counter or not.Also discuss about TUMs which should be ok to give relief.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/12/2019

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A member asked:

Hi there, is there anything that can help a 36 week pregnant woman with extreme heartburn? gaviscon does not help her at all.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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