Jude’s Personal Story
Jude’s Personal Story: Acid Reflux I had an endoscopy done 7 years ago after a few months of complaining of bloating and discomfort in my stomach. Turned out I had acid reflux, a hiatal hernia and gastritis. I was never really a “healthy” eater, but did my best to limit most of my triggers. Most […]
What is the difference between GERD and LPR?
This month’s 5 Minutes in GI topic is “What is the difference between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and laryngeal pharyngeal reflux (LPR)?” Watch Dr. Shahsavari address this question. Looking for more information on GERD and LPR? Visit our website at www.aboutGerd.org
Desiree’s Personal Story
Desiree’s Personal Story: “I pray each and every one of us gets healed” I had my first episode of gastric ulcer 7 years ago and with triple treatment, i was cured. Then this year 2024 around February, i noticed burning sensation around my chest which i thought was caused by anxiety after hearing a bad […]
What are the most common tests to determine the motility of the GI tract?
Watch as we ask Dr. Llanos to answer the question, “What are the most common tests to determine the motility of the GI tract?”. You can learn more about GI motility by visiting www.aboutgimotility.org or www.aboutkidsgi.org
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: My GERD /ARRHYTHMIA STORY I had abnormal heart rhythms for over 10 years. As it would come and go it was difficult to capture the abnormality on a monitor. My heart would race, thump, stop, race, thump, stop in a very erratic manner. This would go on for 1-8 hours leaving me […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: A diagnosis of reflux I’m a 33 years old male from UK.My symptoms started 4 weeks ago. Usually in the evenings for a week, arriving home some choking feelings which didn’t affect my swallowing or breathing, simply felt worrying.A week later at work, it started as well, but I couldn’t swallow properly […]
T’S Personal Story
T’S Personal Story with GERD: “Off and on pain for years. Seems to be triggered by anxiety and depression.” Off and on pain for years. Seems to be triggered by anxiety and depression. Sitting in church today and can’t focus because my stomach and chest are hurting. Burning sensation. So annoying. Taking pantoprazole but it […]
Kirby’s Personal Story
Kirby’s Personal Story: A life long, on and off problem with a, “lazy bowel.” I’m an 85 year old male with a life long, on and off problem with a, “lazy bowel.” Pooping was, thank the Lord, a problem until I discovered a “silver bullet.” As a kid my mom would administer castor oil for […]
Sue’s Personal Story
Sue’s Personal Story: “My journey into this GERD nightmare started when I started perimenopause.” My journey into this GERD nightmare started when I started peri menopause. I didn’t know then that dropping estrogen weakens the sphincter muscle. Around that time I lifted a stupidly heavy table and heard and felt the les muscle rip. The […]
2023 GERD Awareness Week: Shedding Light on Life with GERD
IFFGD raises awareness about GERD and its impacts on an individual’s quality of life MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) affects millions worldwide, challenging their daily lives with persistent symptoms and discomfort. A population-based survey showed that 2 of 5 Americans reported having experienced GERD symptoms in the past, and 1 of […]
Eileen’s Personal Story
Eileen’s Personal Story: “When I got to be around my mid-fifties, I started feeling heartburn.” My dad had GERD pretty bad as I remember. I remember growing up and seeing him gulp down Maalox. We always had a bottle on the frig. When I got to be around my mid-fifties, I started feeling heartburn. I […]
Gera’s Personal Story
Gera’s Personal Story: “I am scared of developing cancer in the future.” I developed GERD and IBS about 2.5 years ago. I went through a lot of stressful life events and ever since then I’ve been suffering from neverending stomach pain/ cramping and horrible acid creeping up my throat, especially when I’m trying to sleep […]