All People Who Are Interested In "reflux"
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
posted 01/29/2009, comments (2)|
Q&A: Is Coumadin Safe for Colitis?
My ulcerative colitis has been stable on Asacol. I recently was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and my cardiologist put me on Coumadin. Is that safe with my colitis? Coumadin is a blood thinner that decreases the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Your cardiologist and gastroenterologist should work together to come... Read more
posted 01/29/2009, comments (0)|
Both of My Children were diagnosed with Reflux in varying degrees.
My first daughter was diagnosed with reflux at age 3. She had this constant cough and sometimes coughed up a mucus-like substance. She would complain of her "stomach hurting" before, during and after eating. Finally after many treatments, her pediatrician recommended she see an ear, nose and throat specialist. She then saw that my daughter's... Read more
posted 01/23/2009, comments (11)|
I said "Goodbye" to Acid Reflux
I was an acid reflux sufferer for about 5 years. I was taking Nexium for 2 years and still was suffering even with the medication. Two years ago, I was introduced to a water ionizer which produces an alkaline water when hooked up to my kitchen faucet. After 3 months of drinking an alkaline water, my heartburns went away. That was the best... Read more
posted 01/16/2009, comments (4)|
