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Jennifer Rackley

Jennifer Rackley, Health Guide

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

Acid Reflux Disease Can Cause Apnea in Some Patients

One of the issues associated with reflux that I rarely see mentioned is the issue of apnea. Whether it is glossed over as to not scare parents or whether it is infrequently mentioned because it is not as common as other symptoms I don't know. What I do know is that my daughter did have apnea associated with her acid reflux disease.   The very... Read moreChevron
posted 05/25/2011, comments (0)|
Stephanie

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Adult w/reflux, 3 kids w/reflux, Pediatric Physical Therapist

Recall of Generic Orally Disintegrating Prevacid

On April 15th, the FDA announced a recall of lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets. These are generic Prevacid (Proton Pump Inhibitor). The problem is that the tablets are not fully disintegrating in water and are blocking feeding tubes and syringes. The recall is specifically of the ones manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals... Read moreChevron
Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

"Trial and Error" Frustrating for Parents Caring for Infants with Acid Reflux

One of the hardest concepts to deal with when you have an infant dealing with acid reflux is that there is no "one size fits all" treatment. With the wealth of acid reflux medications and formulas on the market it can be a daunting task to find the right combination for your child. Many parents have expressed to me that it took a significant... Read moreChevron
posted 02/16/2011, comments (0)|
Jan Gambino

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Reflux Mom and Author of Reflux 101

Teething and Infant Reflux

  Teething always increased my daughter’s reflux symptoms. The new tooth caused the usual symptoms of drooling, fussiness and poor sleep. In addition, each new tooth triggered her reflux and caused more spit up, gagging and congestion than usual. Often she would even get an ear infection. Poor baby-all of that discomfort for a little... Read moreChevron
posted 01/26/2011, comments (0)|
Jan Gambino

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Reflux Mom and Author of Reflux 101

Constipation and Infant Reflux

  Constipation and infant gastroesophageal reflux sometimes occur together, effectively doubling the misery since both constipation and reflux may cause fussiness and digestive discomfort.   Constipation is defined as hard, dry bowel movements. A constipated infant may cry out, strain, pull up her legs or have blood in the stool.... Read moreChevron
posted 01/08/2011, comments (0)|

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