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Janice

posted 11/03/2009, comment (1)

Thank You

I have been experiencing GERD, pretty severe recently and the worst part is the back pain and the stomach swelling during the day. I can hardly tolerate my work clothes if I dare to eat lunch. I was so relieved to know others had the back pain also. I have a gastro appointment in the near future, trying to figure out what makes this worse or... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/03/2009, comments (0)

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My husband has been living with severe acid reflux for the past year. He has been to several specialists in our area and to a well known clinic in CA. He has had several tests from upper GI to GI probe, CT scans, Ultrasounds. They have all turned up that nothing is wrong. The doctors say that he is just producing to much acid!! No Kidding!! He has... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/02/2009, comments (2)

Pregnancy and Acid Reflux

Pregnancy can be a huge trigger for many dealing with acid reflux. Women who have never dealt with heartburn before can be sidelined with severe burning and pain. During pregnancy the levels of progesterone increase dramatically and can allow the LES to relax. This relaxation causes a backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. Add to that a... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/02/2009, comments (5)

What? No Rice Cereal?!

I was surprised to learn about the new feeding guidelines for infants presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics Conference this month. The session title, Throw out the Rice Cereal certainly got my attention. What? No Rice cereal? But it is hypoallergenic and sticks to those little baby ribs keeping the food from regurgitating. What could be... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/28/2009, comment (1)

Those whose babies have to get an NG tube

I brought my daughter in today to see another GI specialist who was able to get a feeding speciaist - OT to see her. She's having feeding issues - she can't suck properly and this past week and half, she' eating 15 oz. I was told if she doesn't gain weight by Monday, she will most likely have to get an NG tube as she hasn't gained any... Read more Chevron

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