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Heartburn / GERD Blog with Sharon Gillson May 2007 Archive

By Sharon Gillson, About.com Guide to Heartburn / GERD since 2003

Poll: What time of day does your heartburn occur most often?

Thursday May 31, 2007
Heartburn can occur at any time. For some people, it only occurs shortly after eating. For other, it's only after they go to bed at night. What time of day ... Read More

Book Review: How to Stop Heartburn

Thursday May 31, 2007
Review of the book How to Stop Heartburn: Simple Ways to Heal Heartburn and Acid Reflux by Anil Minocha, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G., a Fellow of the American College of Physicians ... Read More

Book Review: Heartburn & Reflux for Dummies

Thursday May 31, 2007
Review of the book "Heartburn & Reflux for Dummies." by Carol Ann Rinzler, author of Nutrition For Dummies, and Ken DeVault, MD, Trustee and Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology.

Heartburn-Free Picnics

Thursday May 24, 2007
Summer is the time for picnics and cookouts. It can also be a time for heartburn. However, by taking a few precautions, you can enjoy your summer picnic heartburn-free.

A Relationship Between GERD and Other Health Conditions?

Wednesday May 23, 2007
AstraZeneca presented data from three new studies this week at the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual meeting in Washington, DC. These studies examined the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ... Read More

Forum Post: "Can PPI`s cause heartburn?"

Sunday May 20, 2007
"I was put on Prevacid almost 10 years ago for pain in the chest caused by Gerd. Seven months ago I began having burning mouth and noone knew what was ... Read More

Forum Post: "Trouble swallowing- throat pain?"

Sunday May 20, 2007
"Could someone please help me or let me know if they have ever experienced this? I am 26 years old, I've had ulcers since I was 7 (seriously) Over the ... Read More

Forum Post: "Confused in California"

Thursday May 17, 2007
"My name is James. Strange thing happened, went for a Endoscope(had no acid reflux issues only a bloated chest feeling) After the endoscope, I've been experiencing intermittent reflux. When ... Read More

Sally's Story

Wednesday May 16, 2007
"I was diagnosed with GERD several years ago. Since then I've been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. Sometimes my acid reflux can be pretty severe. I try to watch what ... Read More

Preventing Summertime Heartburn

Wednesday May 9, 2007
This summer you can enjoy the heat of the season without feeling the burn of heartburn. Preventing summertime heartburn doesn't mean you have to forego quick and easy meals. These ... Read More

Avoid Heartburn While Traveling

Thursday May 3, 2007
Warm weather, the open road, and the urge to get out of town – yes, vacation season is upon us. Traveling has many joys, but it can also be tough, ... Read More

Drew Little's Story

Tuesday May 1, 2007
"I have had acid reflux disease now for probably a year and a half or so, I think anyway. I take ranitidine 150mg twice daily. Even though I take this, ... Read More
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