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Stephanie

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

Brand Name Prescription Cost - More Than Meets the Eye

There are often posts and questions about the costs of name brand prescriptions. Often these questions imply a level of greediness on the drug manufacturer’s part. While there are probably greedy drug manufacturers, I’m sure there’s a lot more that goes into it than that.   In a 2001 article, Lipsky and Sharp further... Read moreChevron
posted 12/06/2010, comments (0)|
Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

Stomach Bug or Reflux Flare? How To Tell the Difference

I have often found, especially this time of year, that many people find it hard to determine if they are dealing with acid reflux flares or an actual stomach virus. It has been hard for me to determine the same with our youngest refluxer too. Most of the time we just have to wait and see how things progress or wait to see whether anyone else gets... Read moreChevron
posted 12/02/2010, comments (0)|
bellas mom

Please Help me!! Crying baby during feedings!

My baby girl is almost 3 months and has been refusing her bottle lately. She will take 1 to 2 ounces with no problem then she starts being fussy, crying, arching her back and then she gets really fussy if i try to give her bottle again. I burp her every 1 oz, avoid gassy foods (i pump my breastmilk and give it to her in  a bottle). I have... Read moreChevron
Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

Warning: Infant Sleep Positioners Pose Risk

Positioners, wedges or other methods for elevating a baby's bed are often recommended to parents when reflux symptoms cause sleepless nights.  Most of the devices work to hold the baby at a 30 degree angle.  This angle is purported to be the ideal angle to reduce symptoms of reflux.  Elevating at this angle it said to allow gravity... Read moreChevron
posted 10/18/2010, comments (0)|
Jennifer Rackley

Jennifer Rackley, Health Guide

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

Our Favorite "Burn Free" School Lunches

As you can probably guess by my last blog, I do not allow my child who has acid reflux to eat the school lunch. Partially because it is tantamount to feeding her fast food and partially because it is full of acid reflux triggers. That may lead you to wonder what in the world I am able to send her with instead. A lot of quick and easy lunches... Read moreChevron
posted 10/01/2010, comments (0)|

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