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

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Jennifer Rackley

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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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Tracy Davenport

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posted 10/02/2009, comment (1)

Soccer Season Means Team Snacks

I started writing for HealthCentral when my son with acid reflux disease was two years old. Our challenges back then were related to sleeping through the night and making sure we were giving him the correct dosages of medication. Today, he is a thriving seven year old, and like many boys his age, plays on a soccer team. Our challenges now are the... Read more Chevron

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Bertyha

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posted 07/20/2009, comment (1)

im new here

Hi i just joined the site. im dealing with painful acid reflux attacks. i need to learn how to adjust my diet and stay away from trigger foods. i take medication for the problem. i look forward to meeting new friends.

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Brandi Polatty

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I'm an early childhood educator and mother of two special boys!

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posted 04/13/2009, comments (2)

Isn't it ironic?

I haven't posted lately because we've been busy. Busy trying to find work for my husband, who for the first time in his career was unemployed. Busy trying to get more answers for our children health wise. Busy trying to get my taxes ready for the business I created and sold. Busy celebrating birthdays and holidays. ... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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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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