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My son who is 6 year old has recently been diagnosed with GERD after they did a 24 hour PH probe test. They said it was non-acid reflux(alkaline) that was seen in the Phtest.He probably had it since he was born but was never diagnosed. He was very colicy as a infant too. We noticed […]
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The treatment of gastroparesis varies from person to person but almost always includes certain dietary and lifestyle changes. But, which ones? And, where to start? On Monday, November 26th, Michigan Medicine GI dietitian Emily Haller, MS, RDN, joined IFFGD and others in the gastroparesis community for a Twitter chat to discuss dietary approaches to the […]
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Gastroparesis Advocate Shares the Importance of Finding Your Community IFFGD talks to gastroparesis advocate and IFFGD Patient Advisory Committee member, Stephanie Torres, about her journey and the importance of finding your voice and your community. For many, the journey from symptom onset to long-term symptom management is a long and winding one, taking twists and […]
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Kiyah’s Personal Story: The challenge to find the right diagnosis I’ve been suffering since 2020 with severe abdominal pain. I’ve had 3 endoscopies &’ one colonscopy &’ 3 different gastroentorologist. After the first endoscopy I was told by my GI doctor that I have GERD( acid reflux) &’ was place on a PPI called omeperazole […]
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Brisa’s Personal Story: Living with GERD I’m 19 and a current college student that’s recently developed these symptoms. Honestly, it was bound to happen at sometime with my habits. My sleeping schedule wasn’t the best, I over-relied on junkfood as a substitute to my already uneasy eating schedule. Besides that spicy food and caffeine were […]