severe gas and bloating and 5 weeks pregnant
#295871 - 01/10/07 07:34 AM
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I have had my ibs under control for over 2 years. I am 5 weeks pregnant and suffering with severe gas and bloating constantly. I can't sleep and I already suffer from insomnia. I don't know what I can take that will help me with the pain. I am afraid it is going to trigger a really bad attack. I don't want to harm my baby. Help what can I take????? Also what can I take for the insomnia??? Please help!!!!! 
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Hi there,
I feel your pain. I'm 32 weeks pregnant with my second pregnancy. My doc said I could take Maalox for gas. I also had nausea, and was instructed to take 1/2 of an otc sleeping aid combined with a B Vitamin. I can't remember the name now. It put me to bed like a charm. I used it for my entire first tri and part of my second.
You need to call your OB and find out what she recommends for your issues. Docs really vary on what meds they deem safe or not.
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~jules
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I've had two children and I hate to tell ya this, but gas and bloating is totally normal for even healthy, normal women. You can try gas-x or things like Tums (which also has extra calcium). Just watch your diet and avoid things that you know cause gas, do yoga or pilates. Pre-natal yoga is great for gas. Generally, when you get pregnant, the hormones and, then later the baby himself, cause changes to your digestion and slow digestion down. Once baby gets big enough, he will push on the intestines and that slows digestion. In many cases, as soon as baby is born, everything goes back to normal.
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I am also 32 but this is my first pregnancy. Is the sleep aid called unisom? Knock on wood I don't really have morning sickness. I will try the maalox. thanks!!!! 
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I am going to look into yoga. I thought you couldn't take gas-x during pregnancy??? Thanks for your reply!!! 
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I am going to look into yoga. I thought you couldn't take gas-x during pregnancy??? Thanks for your reply!!!
Ask your nurse or doctor. I took when I was pregnant, but that was 8yrs ago. They might have changed the forumula or the doctors' might have changed their minds.
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Have you tried fennel tea? It's great for gas.
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-Carol
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yes i drink it every morning!!! I hope it is safe to drink everyday?
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