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lissamonkey

posted 05/07/2008, comments (0)

when will it end?

Going into month 2 of pain... I am going insane. The insurance has kicked in, saw a doctor ,quickly, on Monday. Now on Famotidine tablets 40 mg twice day. Listened to my heart, lungs & stomach. Also did a pressure test on my head & stomach. Have some type of tension headache given midrin 65-325 100mg for that. And I have IBS too... soft... Read more Chevron

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Jan Gambino

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posted 05/05/2008, comments (0)

The Reflux Mom's Guide to Healthy Teeth, Part III: Tips for Dental Care

Did you miss part I or II of this three part series? Don't worry, you can catch up! Read "When your Child has Reflux" and "Recommended Treatments" first. The Reflux Mom's Guide to Healthy Teeth, Part III: Tips for Dental Care When your child has Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD, brushing teeth and going to the dentist are... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 04/29/2008, comment (1)

Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?

I have been experiencing a lot of acid reflux of late. I think it might have something to do with the fact that I've been smoking more lately. Is this true? There are many reasons to not smoke, and one of the reasons is that it can definitely cause or worsen symptoms of esophageal reflux disease. First off,... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/22/2008, comments (0)

NEW FEATURE: Ask a Question, Get an Answer

HealthCentral is excited to report that Ask a Question has launched! Ask a Question is a separate site area where you can ask and answer fellow users' questions. You can access the new feature on any page through the "Ask a Question" widget and the new "Ask" drop down in the top navigation. Here's how it works: Ask your... Read more Chevron

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Jan Gambino

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posted 04/14/2008, comments (2)

Did Baby Emily have Acid Reflux?

This is a story about my first born daughter Emily. Sometimes I wonder if baby Emily had Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), a normal physiological condition of infancy with digestive symptoms such as spit up and occasional vomiting. In the first few months of life, she had a fussy period every afternoon and evening. Emily fretted and fussed at... Read more Chevron

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