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Drake.204

posted 12/29/2008, comments (5)

2 failed surgeries and every medication in the book, help appreciated

Hello, my name is Devin, I am 22 years old,and I have been living with acid reflux and a hiatal hernia for over 3 years now. I have tried almost every medication you can think of, including prilosec, zantac, zegrid, aciphex, prevacid and protonics ; I have not tried nexium because it is not covered by my health insurance. I had a nissan fundo a... Read more Chevron

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Brandi Polatty

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posted 11/30/2008, comments (2)

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 more Chevron

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Jan Gambino

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posted 10/05/2008, comments (0)

Ask the Reflux Mom: Nursing an infant with reflux

Hello........My 4 month old has reflux; although he rarely seems to have a lot of pain (I would say mild discomfort). My main problem is when he nurses that he holds his neck very far back and is sucking on the end of my nipple. The doctor says it's because he has reflux and is compensating. Does that sound right? Also... Read more Chevron

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Tracy Davenport

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posted 06/25/2008, comment (1)

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 more Chevron

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Susan

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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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