- Reflux Mothers, Don't Lose Hope; Coping with the Stress of Caregiving - At some point, I lost hope that my baby with reflux would get better. My days were filled with worry about her weight and her breathing since the reflux caused aspiration. Night after night, the reflux woke her up and left us both feeling exhausted. Feedings were difficult and she had many ups and downs with her weight. I thought the reflux would stay the same and she would never learn to eat or enjoy food. Certainly she would...
- Going to College with Reflux: A Mom's Point of View - Somehow we both made it through the first year of college. She survived and even thrived. The cafeteria food didn’t give her an ulcer, only the usual digestive discomfort that everyone gets. Now we are getting packed and ready for year two. I am still worried about how she will manage her acid reflux at school but we have both learned a lot. Here is what I learned about sending my teen with acid reflux to...
- Is It Safe For My Reflux Baby to Sleep In Her Car Seat? - I know plenty of babies with reflux who play, digest and sleep in their car seat at home. My reflux baby was fairly content if I held her 24/7. There were times when I did put her down in the car seat because I just had to have my hands free. For example, I did need my hands free for my daily two minute shower. Most of the time, she was in my arms or in a sling/carrier or backpack. My arm muscles became hard as rock and my back ached from...
- Can I Drink Soda If I Have Acid Reflux? - Soda is often on the “do not drink” list for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. When you combine the high acid content of soda with the carbonation or bubbles in the soda, it is likely there will be backwashing, burping or belching. You may also feel the acid burning in your throat and chest or experience bloating and fullness. I know many children with reflux cannot tolerate soda or drinks with carbonation. My...
- Reflux on Vacation at the Beach: Navigating a Fried Food Menu - Well, we got up at oh dark thirty and went speeding off to the beach for our annual summer vacation. We spent more time slogging along in traffic to get there then it would have taken us to fly cross country. Oh well. It was all worth it. At the end of the day, we were delirious from fatigue and happiness as we watched the sun set at the beach. In a five mile back up to the bridge, a woman in a pick up truck yelled out the window...
- Nap Nanny Recall - The Nap Nanny has been recalled. Be sure to go to the Nap Nanny website for important information on the safe and proper use of this product for babies. Link: www.napnanny.com. The Consumer Product Safety Commission report is here.
- The Importance of Keeping Track of Symptoms - I should probably call this article, “How I didn’t Follow My Own Advice” or “True Confessions”. Truth be told, I did not follow my own advice this week and it could have affected my health. I am really good at keeping track of my kids' reflux symptoms. Month after month, I have filled notebooks with vital information such as: Test results Doctors recommendations Symptoms Food eaten Food...
- Does Your Grandchild Have Reflux? - Does your grandchild have reflux? What is infant reflux anyway? Don’t worry-you are not alone. HealthCentral is a great place to meet other grandparents and find out about the symptoms and treatments for infant reflux. While infant reflux is common, it may seem very new to you. Not so long ago, infant reflux was considered rare in infancy and childhood. In the past, perhaps when you were raising children,...
- Family Reunions-Tracing Your Medical History - Summer is often the season for family reunions. Whether you rent a beach house with your brothers and sisters or gather the family from 12 states and three countries, it is all about being together, remembering the past and making memories for the next generation. I find that family reunions are a great time to learn more about my medical history. While the conversation may be about sports, jobs and current events, often medical issues are...
- Going to Camp with Reflux? - Schools out and the weather is warm-must be time for camp! What if your child has reflux? You might have extra worries and concerns about sending your child with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) to camp: · Will my child have access to her medication? · Will she be able to eat the foods she needs and avoid reflux trigger...
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