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Bye-Bye Heartburn: PPI use stopped by combined procedures

July 18, 2017 by Debbie Donovan 3 Comments

Bye-Bye Heartburn: PPI use stopped by combined procedures

Hiatal Hernia Repair combined with TIF procedure Eliminates Chronic Acid Reflux and PPI Use Barney and Mary bellow on the front porch. The beagles greet family and neighbors alike with their throaty howls. Jennie Y has had beagles all her life. This pair have been with her for over a decade… not nearly as long […]

What You Need to Know About PPIs and GERD

May 22, 2017 by Debbie Donovan 5 Comments

What You Need to Know About PPIs and GERD

PPI Risks & Side Effects GERD Patients Should Know Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms are commonly treated with a class of medication called proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). Prilosec and Nexium are two well-known PPIs that change the stomach’s chemical composition by reducing the acid level (increasing pH). Reduced acid back-wash from the stomach into the esophagus […]

Get The Better of GERD

April 27, 2017 by Debbie Donovan 4 Comments

Get The Better of GERD

Most people with serious GERD need more than pills to treat their problem. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is abnormally frequent or chronic acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when stomach fluid backs up, or refluxes, into the esophagus, exposing it to gastric acid and other contents. While occasional reflux is normal, for some, it can […]

For GERD Sufferers, Common Sick Days May Cause Major Pains

February 23, 2017 by Debbie Donovan 9 Comments

For GERD Sufferers, Common Sick Days May Cause Major Pains

Following celebratory events, both patients and employers are feeling chronic heartburn’s impact  What do the day after the Super Bowl, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo and the Fourth of July have in common? The day after national celebrations and holidays are often a time when many Americans – and their employers – feel the […]

How to Maintain Preventative Routines for GERD While Traveling

January 13, 2017 by Debbie Donovan Leave a Comment

How to Maintain Preventative Routines for GERD While Traveling

Establish traveling routines with an eye toward prevention. According to Maryville University, tertiary prevention, or preventing the worsening of an existing disease, “is the focus of most of today’s medical care.” For GERD patients, this is especially important, as preventative care can mean the difference between mild and more severe symptoms. The majority of preventative care measures for […]

November/Thanksgiving Week is GERD Awareness Time

November 21, 2016 by Debbie Donovan 2 Comments

November/Thanksgiving Week is GERD Awareness Time

Christine K’s story–is it allergies or something else?

November 2, 2016 by Debbie Donovan Leave a Comment

Christine K’s story–is it allergies or something else?

Taking on GERD to Enjoy the Dog Days of Summer As a cancer survivor and financial counselor for an Indiana Hospital, Christine is especially aware maintaining a high quality of life. That’s why in 2009 when crackers and milk couldn’t alleviate the burning in her throat she experienced when sleeping, it was time for a […]

End of Year Healthcare Planning

September 1, 2016 by Debbie Donovan Leave a Comment

End of Year Healthcare Planning

If you’ve been considering having the TIF procedure to manage GERD symptoms, then as the end of the year approaches, ask yourself these healthcare plan questions… Have you met your annual insurance policy’s individual/family deductible? Do you have funds in your flexible spending account that need to be used by year end? Have you accrued […]

Ryan dives back into swimming now that his heartburn is relieved

June 24, 2014 by Debbie Donovan 6 Comments

Ryan dives back into swimming now that his heartburn is relieved

Heartburn is more than inconvenient.   NP02416-02 Ryan Final Triumphant Triathlete FINAL from EndoGastric Solutions on Vimeo. If heartburn symptoms are preventing you from doing your favorite form of exercise and holding you back from eating vegetables, read Ryan’s story; it might sound familiar. Starting Off When did you first start feeling acid reflux symptoms? […]

Cathy’s take on Acid Reflux – It’s not fun to “dill” with

June 19, 2014 by Debbie Donovan 3 Comments

Cathy’s take on Acid Reflux – It’s not fun to “dill” with

Cathy struggled with Acid Reflux for years, and then found herself in a pickle. NP02415-02A Cathy TIF Patient Story with Pickles from EndoGastric Solutions on Vimeo. Like so many others, Cathy noticed in High School that certain foods like tomatoes and orange juice gave her intolerable stomach pains.  At first she was able to endure with the […]

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  • What is GERD
    • Overview
    • GERD Symptoms: Signs of Acid Reflux Disease
    • What Causes Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
    • Hiatal Hernia and the TIF procedure
    • Diagnosis of GERD: How Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is Diagnosed
  • GERD Treatment Options
    • Overview
    • Treating GERD with Diet and Lifestyle Changes
    • Medications for GERD Treatment
    • Antireflux Surgery: Types of Fundoplication
  • TIF Procedure: Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication Surgery
    • Overview
    • Comparison of the TIF Procedure and Nissen Fundoplication
    • Is the TIF Procedure Right for You?
    • What to Expect Before, During, and After TIF Procedure
    • Clinical Results for the TIF Procedure
    • TIF Procedure Side Effects, Risks, and Complications: Safety Information For Potential Patients
    • Affording the TIF Procedure: Costs and Insurance Coverage
    • Frequently Asked Questions: TIF Surgery and the EsophyX Device to Treat GERD
  • Patient Resources
    • Patient Stories
    • Frequently Asked Questions: TIF Surgery and the EsophyX Device to Treat GERD
    • GERD-HRQL: Health Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
    • Questions for your Doctor: What to Ask About GERD Diagnosis and Treatment
    • Additional Reflux and GERD Resources
    • Glossary of Terminology
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