Acid Reflux - All People Who Are Interested In "GERD"

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Todd Eisner

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Gastroenterologist

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posted 01/29/2009, comments (2)

Q&A: Endoscopy for Ulcer?

I just got back from a Caribbean cruise on which I went to the bathroom and had watery, black stools. I was rushed to St Maarten Hospital and had an endoscopy where I was told that I had an ulcer in my stomach but that I needed to have another endoscopy when I got back to the United States. If I had an ulcer, why do I need another... Read more Chevron

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LucyInTheSky

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My daughter, Lucia, has severe reflux and is 3 months old.

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posted 01/23/2009, comments (11)

Both of My Children were diagnosed with Reflux in varying degrees.

My first daughter was diagnosed with reflux at age 3. She had this constant cough and sometimes coughed up a mucus-like substance. She would complain of her "stomach hurting" before, during and after eating. Finally after many treatments, her pediatrician recommended she see an ear, nose and throat specialist. She then saw that my daughter's... Read more Chevron

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Daun

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35, Married for 10 years with a terrific 4-year old son

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posted 01/15/2009, comments (6)

Difficulty Swallowing - GERD, Hiatal Hernia and Nodule on Thyroid

I have been suffering for over 4 months, first 3 months could only drink ensure. Now I can eat soft solids and baby food. I take Zegerid twice a day and Reglan 4 times a day. My esophagus was stretched over a month ago and now they checking for Akalasia. I've had a barrium swallow, MRI's of the soft tissue and bones of the... Read more Chevron

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Kitty Catty

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

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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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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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