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Q: I am 10 weeks pregnant and am having severe acid relux and gastro reflux,the doctor has me on protonics and prevacid,but this only helps alittle.What else can i do?

couls i have h-pylori
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Stephanie, Health Guide
4/30/12 10:47am

Because your symptoms haven't been helped that much by the medications, you need to go back to the doctor. It is possible that you have H-Pylori, it could also be related to your gall bladder etc. Your doctor made a diagnosis based on the symptoms by now knowing that your symptoms did not improve with the medication it will help him to get a better diagnostic picture.

 

That said, I'm assuming you've been taking the medication as prescribed for at least a week? It can take a while for it to get in your system and heal any damage.

 

Lastly, you may want to keep a food/symptom log to see if you notice any patterns in what you eat, your stress level, etc and your symptoms. For example, I discovered that bananas give me terrible heart burn. They aren't on any list but I now know many people who say the same.

 

Best of Luck and Congratulations!

 

Stephanie

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By martie— Last Modified: 04/30/12, First Published: 04/25/12