Acid Reflux - People Who Are Living With Acid Reflux

Mommus

posted 10/03/2008, comment (1)

Swallowing difficulty

I've lived with acid reflux for years, and in the past few years I've developed an occasional difficulty swallowing. After all the tests, plus a barium upper GI with a speech therapist they found the "normal changes due to the aging process" with some extra, or "reverse", contractions. And, as an aside, noticed a "bone spur" on my... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/25/2008, comments (3)

Painful experience

I am engineer who works in semi-conductor industry. I have long-term gassy stomach discomfort and burp a lot in past several years. Doctor said that I have heart-burn. It is painful because day my uppper stomach cause discomfort. I quit smoke over 20 years ago. I am eating reasonable healthy: no alchole, no spicy, no butter or big cheese, lot of... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/25/2008, comments (5)

Any help for me would be greatly appericated...

When my son was 5 weeks old he ran a fever of 100.5. I called the Peds. doctor on call at the hospital to find out what I need to do. He told me to get him to the hosptial right away. So I did so, when I got there we found out that he was dehirated. The doctors tried and tried to get blood and do a spinal tap on him. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/19/2008, comment (1)

Miserable Pregnancy

My acid reflux started at week 16, almost as soon as the morning sickness had eased. I managed through to about week 20 wth chewable antacids such as Tums, Rennie and Mylanta, then graduated to the liquid Mylanta (which caused violent diarrhea) then Gaviscon. But the acid just kept getting progressivly worse. By week 26 it... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/17/2008, comments (0)

confused

I am very confused on what contributes to acid reflux? how about cantalope, water melon, and grapes. Can anyone guide me on where to find if these fruits contribute to acid reflux?

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