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Jan Gambino

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posted 06/20/2009, comments (2)

High Medical Bills May be Dangerous for your Financial Health

High medical bills and job loss related to an illness are the cause of many foreclosures and bankruptcies in the United States. I don’t think the average person realizes that an illness can place a huge burden on your finances until you are faced with a sudden illness or a chronic illness such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Those... Read more Chevron

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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 06/15/2009, comments (0)

The issue of acid breakthrough!

If you deal with acid reflux and are being treated with a PPI you may also be well aware of the problem of acid breakthrough. It is quite common and has been noted that as many as half of patients on a PPI therapy will have acid breakthrough at some point. Most find their breakthrough pain to be in the evening or at bedtime (1). Should... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 01/29/2009, comment (1)

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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Tracy Davenport

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posted 01/28/2009, comments (4)

Another Acid Reflux Friendly Meal Idea Part II

Last week I provided you with a dinner menu that could be easily modified for someone with acid reflux disease. This week, I am sharing a menu for a warm and soothing breakfast that can also be easily adapted for someone with a sensitive stomach. Homemade Granola A dear friend of mine runs a Bed and Breakfast and taught me this recipe. I... Read more Chevron

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Beth Anderson

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posted 07/29/2008, comments (0)

Is Reflux Overtreated and Overdiagnosed?

PAGER received a call from a reporter last Friday. The reporter talked to Jennifer Rackley and asked whether we think acid reflux is over diagnosed in young children. Apparently, she had interviewed a number of pediatric gastroenterologists who all shared this opinion. I've been hearing muttering about reflux being over diagnosed for the past... Read more Chevron

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