Archive for February, 2009
Saturday, February 28th, 2009
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 ...
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009
I have GERD as well as chronic anemia for which I take iron. My symptoms have been stable, however recently I experienced worsening in my symptoms, as well as dark stools. I last had an endoscopy a few years ago and everything was OK. Do I need another one?
There ...
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009
My GERD has caused a narrowing in my esophagus that has caused difficulty swallowing, especially solids. I have undergone a few dilatations of my esophagus which has improved my symptoms. How often can I have the procedure, and does the risk increase each time?
While there is certainly a risk ...
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009
I have GERD as well as chronic anemia for which I take iron. My symptoms have been stable, however recently I experienced worsening in my symptoms, as well as dark stools. I last had an endoscopy a few years ago and everything was OK. Do I need another one?
There ...
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009
My insurance company will not authorize my use of twice a day Prevacid that my doctor has prescribed. What are my options?
Insurance company authorization of medications can be challenging for both patients and physicians. Proton pump inhibitors, because of their cause are commonly affected. Thankfully, because there are generic ...
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009
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 ...
Posted in Acid Reflux Relief | No Comments »
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
My insurance company will not authorize my use of twice a day Prevacid that my doctor has prescribed. What are my options?
Insurance company authorization of medications can be challenging for both patients and physicians. Proton pump inhibitors, because of their cause are commonly affected. Thankfully, because there are generic ...
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
celisa_15 asked: Hi, I have Asthma and associated illnesses including allergies, eczema, and GERD (acid reflux). About two weeks ago, with a flare up of acid reflux, I started having symptoms of throat itching, tightening, inability to swallow, labored breathing, and pain in my throat. My doctor diagnosed ...
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
My insurance company will not authorize my use of twice a day Prevacid that my doctor has prescribed. What are my options?
Insurance company authorization of medications can be challenging for both patients and physicians. Proton pump inhibitors, because of their cause are commonly affected. Thankfully, because there are generic ...
Posted in Acid Reflux Relief | No Comments »
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
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 ...
Posted in Acid Reflux Relief | No Comments »