Acid Reflux - All People Who Are Living In "United States"

Kitty Catty

taking care of my kids and my parents,I also am sick myself

posted 01/08/2009, comment (1)

Insurance vs Costly Stomach Meds

Due to my heartburn problems and being unable to get my medicine (I finally got insurance, but it does not cover expensive stomach medications), I am trying to adjust my diet. It seems like the only thing that does not bother me is chicken noodle soup. I normally like chicken noodle soup, but not if I have to eat it every day. In... Read more Chevron

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AJ78

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posted 01/07/2009, comments (5)

DO I have it?

OK, so I posted a question not too long ago wondering what this thing is in the back of my throat, and well, I have a doc appt tomorrow to find out. I am starting to wonder if this all leads down to me having A.R.D. (acid reflux disease). I have never been diagnosed with it, but as I read about it, and look at the symptoms, I get... Read more Chevron

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hummerlady54

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1 Cricopharyngeal Myotomy, 1 Nissen & 1 revision CP Myotomy soon

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posted 12/17/2008, comments (9)

Cricopharngeal Myotomy post-op

I had my laprascopic surgery on December 10, 2008 at a large university based medical center. I was discharged on December 13th. The surgery itself only took about 45 minutes to perform. I thought the sore throat and swelling inside was going to be much worse, similar to strep throat only worse, but it wasn't. It did hurt... Read more Chevron

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jmlinks

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first time mom with a reflux baby

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posted 08/06/2008, comment (1)

9 week old with reflux

My son is 9 weeks old and suffering from reflux. I thought he was getting better then he started again with the arching of his back and constant crying with feedings. The newest thing is his noisy breathing. They adjusted his meds and i'm constantly changing his position, but nothing works 100%. He does eat, nap , and seem happy, but their are... Read more Chevron

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Beth Anderson

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posted 07/29/2008, comments (0)

Is Reflux Overtreated and Overdiagnosed?

PAGER received a call from a reporter last Friday. The reporter talked to Jennifer Rackley and asked whether we think acid reflux is over diagnosed in young children. Apparently, she had interviewed a number of pediatric gastroenterologists who all shared this opinion. I've been hearing muttering about reflux being over diagnosed for the past... Read more Chevron

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