There are some words that I´m not sure of what they mean, could someone explain to me please GI Probe GERD GT Dumping syndrome Fundo/fundo wrap fodoplication...
Solan
storans@...
Apr 1, 2000 12:35 pm
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In a message dated 4/1/00 4:35:08 AM Central Standard Time, RefluxParents@onelist.com writes: << Can you believe this problem is as prevalent as it is and...
LauraB1165@...
Apr 1, 2000 12:55 pm
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... An abbreviation for "Gastro-Intestinal." That is the specialty area that includes reflux. We sometimes call a doctor in this area a "GI doctor" or "GI." ...
ddagcsimonson@...
Apr 1, 2000 3:06 pm
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Thanks for explaining that to me Gabrielle. Then my son has done two probes - one when he was 3 and I was told about Reflux and the other about half a year...
Solan
storans@...
Apr 1, 2000 3:27 pm
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Dear Jenny and other, It is kind of crazy that sometimes the medications increase the stomach pain! Rachel(10yrs) had been complaining about stomach aches...
Noreen V
noreen_e_v@...
Apr 1, 2000 7:54 pm
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This may not be of interest to most people of this group but I help run a support group for parents whose children have Hirschsprungs and other associated...
Gerry McGregor
gerry.mcgregor@...
Apr 2, 2000 3:46 pm
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HI all! I will be in the coming months redoing the GERD WORD web site. I would like some input on things you would like to see on the website. Please email me...
serenanbd@...
Apr 2, 2000 9:48 pm
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Hi Guys, Well, I sit her writing to you when I should be on my way to work. Ryan had a rotten weekend. He has not been this sick post fundo. He is ...
ryanmommy@...
Apr 3, 2000 12:21 pm
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Hi My name is Debbie and I have a 10 year old son, Blake, with GERD. We have treated him with Propulcid ( no longer) and Reglan ( he had an reaction to it and...
DDDDOLL@...
Apr 3, 2000 3:55 pm
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Hello Debbie, Welcome to the list! I agree with you in the fact that it is so nice to come to a group such as this to talk to parents that understand what our...
RPaboojian@...
Apr 3, 2000 7:48 pm
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Rhonda, My Goodness.... Poor Ryan, poor you. I wish that there was something that I could say or do that would help both of you. I know how hard it is to see...
RPaboojian@...
Apr 3, 2000 7:54 pm
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My son is taking Prepulcid - now I´m a bit worried. Anyone else whos child is taking this medecine ? Is there something else that he can take instead ?...
Solan
storans@...
Apr 3, 2000 8:20 pm
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Hi Debbie, I also have a 10 year old with GERD. Her name is Rachel. She is on Reglan, Pepcid and Levsin. Her pediatric gastro doc is also reccomending a Fundo ...
Noreen V
noreen_e_v@...
Apr 3, 2000 8:49 pm
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Hi Solan, My children tried Prepulsid. It gave ?abdo cramps to one and it simply didn't work for the other. They are now both on Domperidone. I find it really...
Glenda & Wayne Blanch
wblanch@...
Apr 3, 2000 8:53 pm
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Solan
storans@...
Apr 3, 2000 9:38 pm
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Robin, ... What on earth do you feed him on! It must make going out to eat an impossibility!! Is he actually allergic to all of them, or are some of them food...
Jenny Ollerenshaw
jlo@...
Apr 3, 2000 10:39 pm
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Solan, My son started on Prepulsid (the same medication) about three weeks ago. He started on 3.5mg three times a day, and had dreadful tummy aches with it, so...
Jenny Ollerenshaw
jlo@...
Apr 3, 2000 10:39 pm
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In a message dated 4/3/00 10:23:35 AM CST, DDDDOLL@... writes: << I try to keep him away from spicy foods also. >> I was told that it isn't the "spicy...
Llannigan@...
Apr 4, 2000 1:07 am
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I have been told that my son should NOT eat Grapefruits because prepolcid and grapefruit doesn´t mix. Orange juice makes him sick. / Solan...
Solan
storans@...
Apr 4, 2000 4:49 am
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I work part-time in a pharmacy. The pharmacists tell people that grapefruit contains an ingredient that can bind to the propulsid and render it inactive. This...
jkpooh1013@...
Apr 4, 2000 5:12 am
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That's interesting - I've not been warned off any food. If that's the case they should say so on the leaflet that accompanies the medication! Jenny In message...
Jenny Ollerenshaw
jlo@...
Apr 4, 2000 9:24 am
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Hi. I'm new to the group. I have a question. Has anyone heard about the possibility of Propulsid being taken off the market? My ped told me to stock up...
christi pate
bcpate@...
Apr 4, 2000 12:32 pm
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To Debbie and all: I have a 5yoa daughter Rachel, who was dx at 18mo old with GERD. We did the propulsid for three years. It worked well for her. Now she is...
Suar7@...
Apr 4, 2000 8:37 pm
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Hi all, I have a son who is on Zantac for possible reflux. He has suffered recurrent pneumonia's, sinus and ear troubles since a baby. Two sets of tubes,...
Talberts
d.m.talbert@...
Apr 4, 2000 9:04 pm
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Hi to all, I have been away for a couple of days. Matt, had a new Dr. to visit yesterday. We were told that he has IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.If you are...
Deborah
jpaulb@...
Apr 4, 2000 9:19 pm
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Hi Melissa welcome to the group. You did't say how old your son is. I think that age can e a big factor with the Ph probe. My son had a 24hr. probe done in...
Deborah
jpaulb@...
Apr 4, 2000 9:29 pm
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Hi Melissa welcome to the group. You did't say how old your son is. I think that age can e a big factor with the Ph probe. My son had a 24hr. probe done in...
Deborah
jpaulb@...
Apr 4, 2000 9:30 pm
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My son Justin had a pH probe around age 2. Usually they last up to 24 hours with a tube down through the nose. Another test he had was called a tech scan....
Christi and Brian Pate
bcpate@...
Apr 4, 2000 10:38 pm
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... Melissa, it is very common for an upper GI to come back normal, even with severe reflux. The child would have to reflux at just the right time for it to ...
ddagcsimonson@...
Apr 4, 2000 10:54 pm
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Hi Melissa, ... When you say that the upper GI was normal, do you mean that he didn't have esophagitis? Apparently it's perfectly possible to have reflux ...