Monday, February 13, 2012

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Stephanie

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

Generic vs. Brand Name - Knowing the Facts

  I have long been a supporter of generic medications. They are not only less expensive for me but they are less expensive for insurance companies. I continue to believe this and believe that everyone should try generic medications first but recently I’ve heard more about generic medications which lead me to research the differences... Read moreChevron
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Stephanie

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

Dealing With Heartburn and Reflux During Pregnancy

During pregnancy it seems like all the rules change. You begin to think about everything that you put into your body but at the same time your body is changing so dramatically that each day seems to bring a new issue, thought or concern. Most women experience heartburn at some point during pregnancy. The reasons for the increased likelihood of... Read moreChevron
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Sonja P

Ending sleep feeding: what works and what does not

     After being away for over a year from Health Central, I thought I need to come back and update the status of my sleep feeder baby. Avin is no longer a baby and he is no longer a sleep feeder; he is now a 2 year old toddler who had graduated to eating table foods; rice, veggies, fruits, crackers, toast, yogurt etc. We had... Read moreChevron
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Nutritionist & Caregiver

When Reflux Doesn't Get Better: Back to the drawing board! Scope #2!

As much as I hate to type these words, it is officially back to the drawing board for our little Ella and her wicked acid reflux disease. After dealing with stomach pain, swallowing issues and a cough that has lasted over 7 months we felt that she needed to be re-evaluated by her pediatric gastroenterologist.   What was determined at the... Read moreChevron
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Reflux Mom and Author of Reflux 101

Reflux Medication and Bacterial Overgrowth

        A recently published study found a link between taking Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) medication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and bacterial overgrowth.   PPI medication is better known by the brand names such as Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and Aciphex, among others. Small Intestinal... Read moreChevron