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Regina1996

Hi I am 15 years old and I just had the Nissen Fundoplication March 19, 2012. They let me out the next day and my mom had to rush me back up to the hospital. They found abnormal fluids in my abdomine so they kept me there until March 25, 2012. Since I woke up from my surgery I have had blood in my urine and now its in my stool. I have ha pains in... Read more Chevron

posted 05/05/2012, comments (0)|

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Bladerunner1234

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Acid Reflux - New and questions from you more experienced folks

Hi Everyone, New here and have read some updates on corrective surgeries for acid reflux and have a few questions. I'm a 36 yr old male and I have had Thyroid cancer. I noticed after my Thyroid was removed that my previously 'occassional' Acid Reflux has now become absolutely horrible! I have had an Upper GI Scope and... Read more Chevron

posted 04/18/2012, comment (1)|

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Elena

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Babies, children, adults and elderly on the issue of GERD/LPR Reflux

...don't walk...run to get yourselves tested for Vit D levels. If your test is below 50 get your D score up to 65 and get in the sun for 10-20 minutes a day.

posted 02/07/2012, comments (0)|

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robichris

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Treating Acid Reflux

Think of the stomach as a balloon about three quarters full of acid. Reflux is like letting the acid spill from the balloon. The more concentrated the acid that spills, the more damage it will do to whatever it spills on. What can we do? 1. We can do something about the acid. Antacids (eg. Tums) will dilute the acid.... Read more Chevron

posted 01/23/2012, comments (0)|

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Rena

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I enjoy camping, music, arts and crafts. I am looking forward to enjoying the company of those with RA and struggle with depression like me. ;-)

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I've been kicked to the curb, but I'm getting back up now.

I haven't done a share post in a while, so I thought I'd share. I've been through a rough patch this last year. I had carpul tunnel release surgeries on both hands which required me to stop my Enbrel for a while. That caused multiple really lovely RA flares. Then after years (5 to be exact) of my complants of pain in both my elbows, I... Read more Chevron

posted 01/15/2012, comments (6)|

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