Following the Doctors Orders
When your baby or child has Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD, following the doctor's orders isn't always as easy at it looks. Many families face financial barriers such as no insurance coverage or a high deductible forcing some to choose between groceries for the family or expensive medication/formula for the baby. I hope you will access local and state resources to cover medical expenses for your family if cost is a barrier to following the doctor's...
In the last month, I have talked to two different mothers who have babies with acid reflux, and each has expressed her reluctance to give... Read more »
Adults often comment about how difficult it is for them to communicate their acid reflux symptoms and concerns to the doctor. Imagine how... Read more »
Acid reflux is not limited to the United States. Parents and support groups from around the world contact us with questions about acid... Read more »
Over the years of dealing with two children that had acid reflux and other GI issues it has become second nature to blame every additional... Read more »
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a common condition from infancy to adulthood. However, there are significant differences in the symptoms... Read more »
Tracy Davenport is an advocate for parents and caregivers of chronically ill children. Tracy has two children, one of which suffers from severe... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
Jan Gambino is a freelance writer and mother of children with acid reflux disease.Jan holds a B.S. degree in Special Education and Elementary... Read more »
A baby with a chronic illness may need to have one or more medications, possibly for long periods of time. Often these medications are given at home... Read more »
Todd D. Eisner, M.D. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Eisner received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis... Read more »
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