Acid Reflux - People Who Are Caregivers

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Jan Gambino

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posted 05/09/2008, comments (0)

Happy Mother's Day GERD Moms!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Reflux Moms out there! If you have a baby with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, I know you are too busy keeping your little one fed, soothed and in clean clothes to really enjoy a day to rest and reflect. I can assure you that in time, the storm clouds of reflux will pass and your days and nights will get... Read more Chevron

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Tracy Davenport

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posted 05/07/2008, comments (0)

How to Care for a Child with Acid Reflux: Take a Break! - Part I

My husband and I made a lot of mistakes in caring for our son with acid reflux. One of the biggest mistakes we made early on was not taking more breaks from our role as caregivers in order to care of ourselves. Hindsight really is 20/20. Like many of you, we had a lot of good reasons not to let someone else take care of our baby while... Read more Chevron

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LIZ

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posted 04/20/2008, comment (1)

BABY HANNAH

DOES ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ON INFANTS AND BABY SEATS -- DOES ANYONE KNOW THE BEST WAY TO GO FOR THE REFLUX. MY BABY SCREAMS THE WHOLE TIME SHE'S IN THE CAR SEAT -- WE NEED TO GET A DIFFERENT ONE THAT HOPEFULLY WON'T HER HER SO MUCH. PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH ANY SUGGESTIONS - SPLAOB@AOL.COM -THANK YOU

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natasha3

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posted 04/20/2008, comments (3)

Please help, my daughter won't eat.

My daughter was diagnosed with acid reflux after a very painful and sleepless month after she was born. She was started on axid and that helped a little bit, then finally she started prevacid. Prevacid had helped tremendously until a month or so ago. She has started refusing the bottle. I literally have had to force feed... Read more Chevron

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Blair

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posted 04/16/2008, comments (5)

My daughter needs help

I am hoping someone can give me some advice on what to do for my 15 year old. Her doctor doesnt seem too concerned and the nexium isnt working. She is throwing up 1-2 times a day and she is on the track team which seems to have made things worse.I am concerned she will lose weight and I am hesitant to give more meds. or look into surgury. She has... Read more Chevron

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