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Jan Gambino

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posted 09/02/2008, comments (0)

Care Giving: The Long and Winding Road

A Reflux Mom wrote to me: “By nature I think I am a pretty positive person. Lately I feel very stuck in anger/bitterness about the fact that it has taken so long and so many doctors telling us things were OK before my son was diagnosed withGastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). I know I am not helping myself or anyone else... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 08/27/2008, comments (0)

How are Acid Reflux and the Gallbladder Related?

There is no relationship between acid reflux and gallbladder disease, other than the fact that the diseases can give similar symptoms and therefore can be difficult to distinguish from on another. While classic acid reflux disease will cause heartburn, at times it may only cause upper abdominal pain. When it does, the pain is usually... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/25/2008, comments (0)

Six Things the Teacher Needs to Know about Your Child

A new school year means new routines for you, your child, and your child's teacher. If your child is living with acid reflux, below are six things you may wish to share with your child's teacher. Our own meeting with our son's teacher was just last week, so I thought I would share our experience while my notes were still... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/25/2008, comments (0)

GERD Baby Goes to High School

It is hard to believe but my "baby" with GERD is starting high school today. It seems like just yesterday she was a little baby struggling to eat, sleep and grow. I hardly remember the endless doctor's appointments and sleepless nights during the reflux years. Isn't it amazing how time softens the past? Now she is the one who will... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/20/2008, comments (0)

Dr. Eisner Anwers your GERD Questions: Is Nexium safe for kids?

My 9 year-old has been diagnosed with GERD. Is it safe for him to be on Nexium? Yes. Earlier this year, the FDA approved Nexium for short-term use in children ages 1-11 years for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Both the liquid and delayed-release pill forms were approved. As opposed to children ages 12-17, the approved... Read more Chevron

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