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Susan

posted 01/10/2008, comments (25)

In so much pain and no relief - help

I have been living with acid reflux for over three years. I have been to doctor after doctor. I have had 2 endoscopies, Bravo PH probe (Demeester score 60.2). I was diagnosed with chronic GERD, esophagitis and hiatal hernia. I have taken every medication possible with no relief of symptoms. My chest (sturnum) hurts so bad at times I cannot catch... Read more Chevron

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Tracy Davenport

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posted 11/07/2007, comments (0)

Are Doctors Over-Prescribing Anti-Reflux Medications for Infants with Regurgitation?

This is a hard question to answer based only on a recent study being reported in most of the popular press sites. Dr. Vikram Khoshoo and his colleagues recently published an article in Pediatrics concluding that the majority of infants who are prescribed anti-reflux drugs do not meet diagnostic criteria for gastroesophageal reflux... Read more Chevron

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CarolynEJ

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posted 06/05/2007, comments (187)

Acid reflux post gallbladder removal

Can anyone help me here? I had my gallbladder out about 6 weeks ago. It was had a 27% ejection fraction (which is low) and I also had a polyp in the neck of the gall bladder so they needed to take it out for that reason. I had acid reflux symptoms before the surgery (did not know that they were acid reflux then). Since the surgery the symptoms... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 05/09/2007, comments (2)

Dr. Eisner Q&A #9

Question #1: Are the following symptoms typical of GERD? bloating upset stomach, including burping, after exercise continual dry cough frequent stomach pains difficulty breathing back pains pain in the right arm sensitivity to smell Dr. Eisner: While the most common symptom of GERD is heartburn, there are many uncharacteristic... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 07/13/2006, comments (3)

Ask the Expert

Every month, Dr. Eisner answers your questions about acid reflux. Email Dr. Eisner at feedback@acidrefluxconnection with your question. Question: Can acid reflux cause a strange feeling under the jaw on the neck? I have no pain but an uncomfortable feeling. I went to ENT doctor, and he said it could be caused by acid reflux. Is that be... Read more Chevron

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