This is a sponsored post on behalf of Pepcid. Though I was compensated for my post, all opinions as usual, are my own.
When I was younger I scoffed my family and friends who complained about heartburn. They were constantly looking for relief, as most nights it would keep them from sleeping well. I never realized their pain until after my first pregnancy. Heartburn ragged through my entire pregnancy – and each one after. After that I couldn’t eat some of my favorite foods without paying for it later that night. The suffering seemed to never stop, and I needed relief. So I started to do my research and found some great information about heartburn relief.
Heartburn happens when acid escapes from your stomach into your esophagus. Your lower esophageal sphincter is supposed to prevent that, but sometimes it relaxes or doesn’t close properly which causes the acid to escape. Unlike the stomach, the esophagus isn’t meant to house acid, so that’s why you feel the burn!
Almost everyone has occasional heartburn (as I learned!) 2.5 million adults experience heartburn daily. What triggers heartburn varies from person to person, but some of the common culprits include:
Stress, alcohol, smoking, diet, being overweight, and caffeine.
Food is the most common heartburn trigger. Your stomach may react to some foods by increasing acid production, slowing down digestion, or inhibiting the esophageal sphincter’s ability to prevent stomach contents from leaking back into the esophagus. Tomatoes, fatty foods, and coffee are amount the usual suspects.
What I love about Pepcid Complete, besides that it’s so fast – and long lasting – is that it actually taste good. Most antacids are chalky, leave a horrible after taste, and actually makes you wonder which is worse..the taste, or the heartburn. I love the berry flavor, and it’s more like a soft piece of candy then an an antacid. The first time I tried it I took it right after a spicy meatball sandwich – it started working right away, and I had relief the entire night. The next time I tried it was after a nice ‘hot and spicy burrito’ at my favorite Mexican restaurant. Again – relief immediately, and long lasting relief. I’ve recommended Pepcid Complete to a few family and friends, and they are impressed as well. I definitely recommend you try it for long lasting heartburn relief!
I have received information, product, and materials from McNeil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co., the makers of PEPCID®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post for Mom It Forward.
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It's really an uncomfortable feeling, isn't it? Thanks for all the helpful tips on minimizing it!
I didn't start getting heart burn until about a year ago. I attributed it to old age LOL.
You know I carry some of these in my purse at all times? Best thing ever!
Oh my gosh. I never truly experienced heartburn until I was pregnant. I've had it a few times since then and Pepcid definitely helps.
I never had heartburn until I got pregnant.
Oh my. How awful and over "normal" stuff that I'd eaten for years with no trouble.
And I hate the chalky taste of some medicines, so I'd be willing to try Pepcid for relief.
I also love the other tips you gave. I have to use apple cider vinegar for my gallbladder attacks so I already have it on hand.
Heartburn is THE worst of the worst. I had horrible heartburn during my pregnancy and give years later it hasn't left me. My stomach is so very sensitive to just about anything and everything. Pepcid is a lifesaver.
I only get heartburn when pregnant and even then it never was very bad. My father on the other hand gets it something awful. I will share this with him.
It can be such a bothersome thing to deal with. I will keep these tips in mind.
Heart burn is no joke. They are the worst. I remember having them constantly when I was pregnant. ughhhh. Bad
I tried a home remedy for heartburn once--it made me vomit. Since then I stick with treatments like Pepcid. I can't count on it to work and not have unintended side effects!