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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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lissamonkey

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posted 06/29/2008, comment (1)

going to the GI

So I finally saw my regular doctor who said there was nothing more she could do & sent a referal to the GI dept. After a week they called me & were going to make me wait 2 months to see them. Hell no. So I got an appt. for the 17th (July). They are doing an enscopy(sp?). A tube w/a camara thet they stick down your throat to your belly, to... Read more Chevron

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April

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posted 06/27/2008, comment (1)

Is this Acid reflux?

my 4 yr old son coughs from time to time with no real reason that i know of. Then last week his teacher at preschool told me when he went down for his afternoon nap his would wake after 30 mins make some weird noises then throw up a little in his mouth and swallow it again then go balck to sleep. Is this acid reflux, what should i... Read more Chevron

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Ed

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posted 06/22/2008, comments (2)

Vocal cord erosion due to gerds

Wow, am I glad I found this site. I have been living with very bad gerds now for 4 years. I try to sleep sitting up in a chair at night. I am on 40mg of nexium twice daily. I am now going for throat surgery due to the acid reflux. I have seeked a second opinion at the University of Penn Hospital and I go on 7/17/08. I am really scared of all that... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/11/2008, comment (1)

I found something that works !! Zrii

I have been suffering with acid reflux for several years. I have been diagnosed with Barrett's and have had the fun of a camera scope test as often as every three months. I have been taking medication for years as well. Unfortunately, the medication does have side effects. My stomach and heart may be affected by it's... Read more Chevron

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