Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

Our Experiences with Reglan!

As most of you know the FDA just released a new "Black Box Warning" for metaclopramide or Reglan.  In my opinion this warning is long overdue!  It is essential that parents and patients be informed about the risk of this medication, especially for movement disorders such as Tardive Dyskinesia.  Both of my refluxers have had... Read moreChevron
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Jan Gambino

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Reflux Mom and Author of Reflux 101

Reglan: New Warnings from the FDA

The FDA has issued a new warning about the use of Reglan or Metaclopramide, a medication that may be used to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and related conditions. There has been ongoing concern about the side effects of Reglan. Some children and adults experience Tardive Dyskinesia including tremors and involuntary movements. The... Read moreChevron
Brandi Polatty

Brandi Polatty

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I'm an early childhood educator and mother of two special boys!

The "Oh, It's just GERD" Kid

The "Oh, it's just GERD" Kid At 2 months after a pyloric stenosis ultrasound was clear, we were told our child who projectile vomited and was more than thriving "Just had GERD".  Oh how the words haunt me.  By 3 months, Noah had chronic congestion.  By 5 months, we realized he had sleep apnea and a pH probe showed severe... Read moreChevron
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Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

Post Viral Gastroparesis? Our GI "fun" continues!

Today you are in for a surprise.  I am not writing about our two AR babies but am penning this adventure about Ava.  Our "easy baby" decided to give us a bit of GI drama last month and I thought I would share the information we learned with each of you.   As you all know it's that time of year again.  Melina, our First... Read moreChevron
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Expert_badge Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

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Author and parent and expert on the impact of disease on families

Acid Reflux & GERD Medications

Many of the questions submitted on this site are from readers asking about acid reflux medications. I understand why. Medications used to treat reflux are numerous and come in many different varieties, and which medicines to take can be very confusing. Never-the-less, it is critically important that you understand the which, how, and when... Read moreChevron