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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)

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This forum is for questions and support regarding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Acid Reflux with topics including: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC medications, Living with GERD, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments.
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Prilosec OTC and perscription 20mgs?

by shirl000,
Hello, I was wondering if there is any difference in Prilosec OTC 20...
3

Extreme heartburn

by suzannacable,
in the last two weeks I have experienced what seems to be extreme heart...
2

Barrett's esophagus

by Merla,
My voice has been hoarse for 2 months dispite ppi bid. Upper endoscopy...

LPR medication advice needed badly

by Dragnods,
After 2 months of severe breathing problems (which has really damaged m...
4

alcohol induced pain in arm

by rooster1969,
I was wondering if anyone had experienced a severe ache in shoulder and...
1

Having problem with heart burn

by geetu,
Hello Dr, 4 weeks back it all started, and I started nausea with lot o...
1

effect of acid on lungs

by withie,
I was just wondering if you could tell me to what extent acid can damag...
1

long term PPI's

by sue3708,
What are the long term risks of being on PPI's. Should one periodicall...
3

Woke up with my throat and lungs burning

by burtmakai,
I woke up unexpectedly this morning with my throat on fire, as well as ...
1

Stretta procedure

by Pramuk,
What is Stretta procedure? How far is it effective in treating GERD?...
1

Is this Acid Reflux?

by lah9443,
This is alot of information but I thought it would help you out more to...
4

GERD after Sigmoid Resection

by Brwyn,
Five weeks ago I had 18 inches of my sigmoid colon removed by laparosco...

acidity

by kg110,
Had an UTI and hence was put on levaquin. After the 8th day of taking...

Severe Upper Abdominal/ Lower Chest Pain

by Drew79,
Hi, recently in the past week, I started experiencing horrible pains. ...

Constant Diarrhea

by Castle1968,
I had a Lap Nissen done on February 6th and I have had constant diarrhe...

stomach pain

by abdominalpain,
every morning I wake up with some throbing pain in the middle of my sto...
1

Doubting an LPR diagnosis: Creative DR needed!

by Geodude,
I am in need of a Dr. who thinks outside the box. I was diagnosed with...
2

BAD TASTE IN MOUTH

by MOMMY975,
Can you tell me if there is anything other than gerd that would cause y...
3

Blood in Stool

by JR2313,
Im a 20 year old male. I've recently in the past month noticed some sm...

Gerd

by louie1966,
Who, When and where was Gerd Discovered
1

Sour stomach - How Do I get rid of it?

by Mahri,
I have taken Prilosec (over the counter) also antacids and malox I hav...
1

Coughing through each meal

by mzzphd2u,
5year old daughter recently being treated for reflux x 1 week with zant...
1

shoulder pain

by augigi,
I had the same type pains in my shoulder blade and under my left breast...
1

Enterobacter cloacae

by robertin75,
Dear Dr. Kini: Should Enterobacter cloacae bacteria be treated when ...
5

Is this related to my Hiatal Hernia/GERD?

by shell1925,
Hello, I am a 29 yo female, light smoker (5-7 cigarettes a day), VERY ...
1

Tests for H. Pylori and chloromycetin

by robertin75,
Dear Dr Kini: What are your thoughts on urea breath tests to detect ...
1

what causes the nausea related to GERD?

by Spring78,
Hello! I have had GERD like symptoms for 5 weeks. I visited my GI dr pa...
1

PLEASE HELP ME.

by somu639,
I am suffering from non ulcer dyspesia for last one year. I have taken ...
3

achalasia and copd/asthma

by withie,
After being diagnosed with emphysema and slight asthma I am going to re...
1

sharp pain when breathing

by honey1992,
I was wondering if anyone knows when you breath in and out what causes ...
1

Reflux Cough

by giupset,
I'm waiting for Protonix to work to control my reflux. After reading se...

Tests for H. Pylori and chloromycetin

by robertin75,
Dear Dr: What are your thoughts on urea breath tests to detect H. Py...