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

Brandi Polatty

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

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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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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Laura

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posted 11/24/2008, comments (0)

Acid Reflux Connection 2008 GERD Awareness Week Contest

November 23rd to November 29th marks GERD Awareness week for 2008. Typically, awareness weeks or months are used as a means to promote increased education about a specific condition or disease. But for so many people who experience GERD in their daily lives, awareness means much, much more than "education." Awareness is awknowledgement of... Read more Chevron

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Jan Gambino

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posted 09/22/2007, comments (0)

Gripe Water on FDA Recall List

Gripe Water on FDA Recall List The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning on September 20, 2007 regarding Baby's Bliss Apple Flavored Gripe Water, a product commonly use to treat infant colic and reflux symptoms. The product is manufactured by MOM Enterprises, Inc. of San Rafael, California with a product code of 26952V... Read more Chevron

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