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posted 06/22/2008, comments (2)

Vocal cord erosion due to gerds

Wow, am I glad I found this site. I have been living with very bad gerds now for 4 years. I try to sleep sitting up in a chair at night. I am on 40mg of nexium twice daily. I am now going for throat surgery due to the acid reflux. I have seeked a second opinion at the University of Penn Hospital and I go on 7/17/08. I am really scared of all that... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/18/2008, comments (0)

Sweet Treats for Kids with GERD

One of our greatest food challenges has been to find sweets, especially candy and cupcakes that our son with acid reflux disease can tolerate. After six years, we are up to four types of candy that work well for him in small amounts. Of course, each individual with acid reflux will have his or her own short-list of foods that do not make his... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (0)

Listen to your Dentist!

I would have saved myself a lot of pain if I had just listened to my dentist. He noticed about five months ago that there was additional erosion of the tooth enamel on my back bottom molars. We discussed acid reflux and he asked me what I was taking for mine. At the time I was not taking any medication because I had chosen to use... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (0)

Memory Triggers: For Patients and Doctors Too!

I felt much better after visiting my primary care physician for a yearly check up. It wasn't because she told me that I was healthy and to come back in a year unless I was having a problem (although it is reassuring to get a positive diagnosis from the doctor!). What made me feel really reassured was the conversation we had. We chatted about... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/11/2008, comment (1)

I found something that works !! Zrii

I have been suffering with acid reflux for several years. I have been diagnosed with Barrett's and have had the fun of a camera scope test as often as every three months. I have been taking medication for years as well. Unfortunately, the medication does have side effects. My stomach and heart may be affected by it's... Read more Chevron

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