Acid Reflux - People Who Are Caregivers

Amy D.

posted 07/12/2008, comments (90)

My 7 month old baby with GERD only drinks milk while sleeping

We have to rock my 7 month old to sleep before giving him formula. My husband and I don't feel he is in deep sleep because his eyes are slightly open and when is he full he will take the bottle out by himself. He is taking solids and water while awake, however he will gag when formula is offered to him while awake. We are not... Read more Chevron

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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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posted 06/02/2008, comments (0)

Five week old diagnosed with Acid Reflux

My son has been diagnosed with acid reflux. He rarely spits up but seems to choke when he is attempting to reswallow the contents. He does not sleep well. We rarely get more than 45 minutes of sleep unless we are holding him. He does wake up coughing and trying to swallow after you put him to sleep. He just started... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/28/2008, comment (1)

Mom with newborn GERD

Does anyone have any encouraging words for a stressed mom careing for an infant with GERD??? I feel so helpless, my baby is miserable!!! TIA

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posted 05/14/2008, comments (3)

nexium and calcium absorbtion

Hi, My daughter has been on nexium and erythromycin for several months now and it seems to be doing the trick. Previously she would throw up at least once a day and we were going through tums and other meds to try and control it. Yesterday in the natural food shop I was telling the dr.? about her meds and also her problems with leg fractures from... Read more Chevron

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