When the weather gets nicer, there seems to be more
opportunities for socializing at picnics, parties, and ball games. If you are
living with acid reflux, the increased opportunities for getting together with
your friends and family may seem to be both a blessing and a curse, especially
if drinking alcohol is a focus of the event. My goal for... Read more
In response to my last SharePost, a concerned mother sent a comment reporting her son was experiencing reflux and vomiting, and his doctor had prescribed a low dose of an antidepressant to help with her son's reflux symptoms. The link between antidepressant medication and acid reflux seems to be somewhat mixed. In an older study... Read more
Prior to having a son with reflux, I thought the only medical specialist my family needed was an endodontist, just in case anyone would ever need a root canal. That thinking has since changed, and now I am constantly grateful for the team of medical specialists available to help care for Ben. If you or someone you love has... Read more
At our last appointment with our son's gastroenterologist, we were talking about his progress, and the doctor said, "Well, at least he is stable now." We all seemed pleased, and it wasn't until the trip home from the appointment when I wondered, "Just when did we turn the corner that I was happy with my son being... Read more
It's Tax Time Again! If 2007 was the first year for you or a dependent to live with a chronic illness, please read on. You may be able to deduct some of the money you spent in 2007 on medical expenses. The IRS allows some out-of-pocket (not already reimbursed to you by insurance) medical costs to be deducted on your... Read more
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