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casey31
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Is tums safe?
I actually did a search and saw that some of you have used TUMS. I apologize for the repeat post....I just wanted to double check- is TUMS safe in the first trimester? I'm 7w4days and have the worst hearburn.....
TIA!!
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Re: Is tums safe?
My OB told me to take a couple a day for the extra calcium.
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| Posted 4/19/06 1:36 PM |
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Diane
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Re: Is tums safe?
yes, it is safe. It never worked for me though with my heartburn. Eating bread and drinking milk helped
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dandr10199
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Re: Is tums safe?
YES! I still have to take them. 
I would not have gotten through my first tri without them.
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| Posted 4/19/06 1:43 PM |
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Cheryl
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Re: Is tums safe?
I'm in my 3rd and I don't go anywhere without them!
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FeliciaDP
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Re: Is tums safe?
I heard they are safe , yes (unfortunately they do NOTHING for my heartburn though  )
Though I can vaguely recall reading that you really should not take a LOT of Tums on any given day - I remember one girl on this board had a problem with kidney stones (I think?) and it turned out it was because she was taking TOO many Tums -- (I'll try to do a search and find the post)
But a few a day shouldn't be a problem at all, and as someone else said the Calcium is good for us
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Is tums safe?
Yes, tums are safe, just be careful to drink plenty of water if you start taking them daily because you don't want to end up with kidney stones. I found that Maalox works better.
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dandr10199
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Re: Is tums safe?
Also, I switched from skim milk to light soy milk and that helped A LOT. I also eat soy yogurt. You my want to try that. I heard that milk helped heartburn, but for me it was causing the heartburn.
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FeliciaDP
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Re: Is tums safe?
sorry double post!!
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LuvMy2Girls
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Re: Is tums safe?
I would call the dr about using them 1st trimester, just to be safe. My dr didn't want me using anything for the 1st trimester. But it's up to you
Feel better
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| Posted 4/19/06 1:51 PM |
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casey31
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Re: Is tums safe?
Thank you- I called them and they said it was fine! I hope they work! 
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| Posted 4/19/06 4:24 PM |
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MrsJ
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Re: Is tums safe?
Yes, they've become one of my basic food groups LOL I buy the smoothie ones though - they arent as chalky.
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| Posted 4/19/06 6:12 PM |
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Sharon
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Re: Is tums safe?
they are definitely OK. My docotr told me to make sure I take at least 2 daily for extra calcium because I don't drink much milk.
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CunningOne
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Re: Is tums safe?
I've lived on them in both pregnancies. They only help a bit nowadays, but every little bit helps.
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CheeChee
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Re: Is tums safe?
Posted by FeliciaDP
I heard they are safe , yes (unfortunately they do NOTHING for my heartburn though )
Though I can vaguely recall reading that you really should not take a LOT of Tums on any given day - I remember one girl on this board had a problem with kidney stones (I think?) and it turned out it was because she was taking TOO many Tums -- (I'll try to do a search and find the post)
But a few a day shouldn't be a problem at all, and as someone else said the Calcium is good for us
I was the one taking too many tums, not drinking enuf water, and I wound up with Kidney stones from too much calcium!!! Landed myself in the hospital for a week doped up on Demerol and Perkasette at 33 weeks PG. So just make sure you drink drink drink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 4/19/06 10:28 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Is tums safe?
I take them just not that many. I try and deal with the HB and if I just can't anymore I take one.
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| Posted 4/19/06 11:11 PM |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Is tums safe?
They are definately OK to take since it is just calcium. Like everybody else said though, drink plenty of water, and don't take TOO many -- besides leading to kidney stones, it can cause "rebound hyperacidity". Calcium is a very strong and effective antacid, and sometimes the body responds by producing more acid!! 
The "smoothies" taste better (and IMO work better). But for me, the liquid Mylanta (Orange Creme was my fave) worked better. I think it just coated better. I still don't leave home without my big blue bottle. 
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jersee3380
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Re: Is tums safe?
yup theyre safe. doctor told me it's ok in moderation if i needed 'em
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