[kristenb]

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Did PTU or tapazole ever give you hearburn? Did it go away? The pharmacist said it usually goes away.. ugh..

[ewmb]

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I had bad heartburn for several months when I was first really sick. I wasn’t even on methimazole yet. I took a lot of zantac those months. Keeping something bland like crackers or a plain bagel around to keep my stomach a little full helped me.

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[Kimberly]

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kristenb wrote:Did PTU or tapazole ever give you hearburn? Did it go away? The pharmacist said it usually goes away.. ugh..

Hello – Yes, heartburn is listed as a potential side effect for both PTU and Tapazole/Methimazole. If it persists, you might talk to the pharmacist again…or check with your doc to get his/her opinion. In the meantime, you might start paying attention to see if certain foods or beverages trigger the heartburn. Some people find that things like chocolate, citrus fruits, high-fat foods, or alcohol can bring on an episode of heartburn.

If you have issues at night in particular, eating your largest meal at lunch and having a light early dinner can help…so can raising the level of your bed. (As a bonus, raising the head of your bed is good for patients with eye disease as well…)

Best of luck!

[mamabear]

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I am the queen of Heartburn!!!!!!!!! I hate it and it hates me…. BuT i found my cure when it does happen.

I have had heartburn during PTU and every single pregnancy I have had. (4 kids for all 9months yep!!!)

I have found that the cheap stuff works just as well (for me). I ONLY use mint flavor or peppermint flavors. Mint of any kind even in a candy or a few sticks of gun will help heartburn. I also drink straight peppermint tea with nothing in it. The tea is also useful when trying to go to sleep. Chamomile tea also helps with going to sleep.

Propping head up like was already said and drinking either the tea or taking a few of the chewable tablets for heartburn. Personally I like the liquid store brand mint flavor but I will settle for the same in chewable form.

I didn’t want to use the prescription stuff as it takes a while. This liquid/chewables in mint work fairly fast.

Good strong cup of tea;
Boil water
Add tea bag
Steep for 3-5 minutes.
If you have an actual teapot, preheat the teapot(run hot water through it) while the hot water is on for a boil.
Add boiling water to teapot and add tea, one teabag will give you a good strong brew if you steep it about 5-10 minutes. If you prefer stronger than use two bags.

I do all of the above and have found that when in a rush i do one cup at a time, if not feeling well then I do a whole pot and just microwave it as I need it but at least it’s already ready for me for the day.

Good luck

[kristenb]

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thank you!

[mamabear]

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You’re welcome! Hope it helps!

[sbigler]

#1066241

When I was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease I was also diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. I had been having heartburn and pain behind the breastbone, which I mentioned to the doctor when I went to him because of GD symptoms, and it was discovered that I had the hernia. I am now on a prescription medication for the heartburn but was told that Prylosec OTC, taken on an empty stomach, would likely the best and easiest thing that I could do. You may want to go back to the doc to make certain you don’t have a hiatal hernia, but in the mean time do the Prylosec and see if that helps. Of course the challenge for me has been taking synthroid on an empty stomach in the morning at least 4 hours before an antacid. Makes it hard to know when to take the heartburn meds!!

Good luck to you!

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