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ACID REFLUX CHANGED MY LIFE

The only way I got through this was to change my life. Living with acid relux is a nightmare and I am so grateful this disease hit me when I am 40 and not before! Before this I had some fun and enjoyed moderate amounts of wine, coffee, restaurants and a hectic lifestyle! It has all ground to a halt. But after months living... Read more Chevron

posted 02/18/2009, comments (3)|

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Todd Eisner

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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

posted 01/29/2009, comments (2)|

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Q&A: Is Coumadin Safe for Colitis?

My ulcerative colitis has been stable on Asacol. I recently was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and my cardiologist put me on Coumadin. Is that safe with my colitis? Coumadin is a blood thinner that decreases the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Your cardiologist and gastroenterologist should work together to come... Read more Chevron

posted 01/29/2009, comments (0)|

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LucyInTheSky

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

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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

posted 01/23/2009, comments (11)|

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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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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

posted 01/15/2009, comments (8)|

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