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posted 11/24/2009, comments (3)

3 1/2 week baby with reflux

Hi all, I am a mom in South Africa and my baby is now 3 1/2 weeks old. She suffers from acid reflux. Her breath smells of sour milk, she pulls a face as if she has a bad taste in her mouth, is a fussy feeder (being breastfed and expressed milk bottle fed 1 feed a day), arches her back backwards and has a shrilling scream from the pit of... Read more Chevron

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Jan Gambino

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posted 11/23/2009, comments (0)

Maybe Your Doctor is Reading This!

Increasingly doctors are using the web to communicate with their patients. Each of the doctors and specialists my kids see has a website with information about the practice, office hours and even the capability to download forms or make an appointment. It used to be that I waited and waited for the doctor to call back but now it might be more... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/18/2009, comment (1)

Thanksgiving: Burn Free!

Acid reflux can be a serious issue during the holidays and negotiating holiday functions is sometimes difficult. Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that revolves around food. While some foods can be fine for those dealing with acid reflux there are other traditional treats that might best be avoided. Below we will talk about some of the... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/10/2009, comment (1)

Medications can trigger acid reflux too!

Last month I wrote a blog about the things that can trigger acid reflux. I mentioned in the blog that there are also certain medications that can be triggers for this painful condition as well. Due to the interest expressed on this topic I thought it would be wise to include a blog that mentioned the medications that are known... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/02/2009, comments (2)

Pregnancy and Acid Reflux

Pregnancy can be a huge trigger for many dealing with acid reflux. Women who have never dealt with heartburn before can be sidelined with severe burning and pain. During pregnancy the levels of progesterone increase dramatically and can allow the LES to relax. This relaxation causes a backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. Add to that a... Read more Chevron

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