So gallstones are common in pregnancy, and they are caused by LOW STOMACH ACID.
You know what else is common in pregnancy? HEART BURN.
So it is fair to conclude that take too many ACID REDUCERS, can cause gallstones if taken excessively.
My doctor says it is perfectly safe to take Zantec which has been a life saver. But because I am weary of medications to begin with I try to wait until I am in total agony to take anything. And I am glad that I do. I got checked out and no gallstones, and if it weren't for that scare, I might have been popping anti-acids like candy like my dad does.
I still have no idea what had caused that pain below my ribs. The only other thing I found based on my research that could have caused it is muscular separation, also normal, but no clear signs of it. Who knows. If you had that problem once upon a time, I would love to know what it was!
Anyway, I hope this advice can help someone else.
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