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) My Hero
They found a very rare version of acid reflux. Once I was put on Flovant treatment, the swallowing problem went away. It came back the following year, and I went on the treatment again. Since then it has been chronic. My seizures became more frequent between 2003 and 2006. I started to experience hallucinations, visions, and double visions. Having the hallucinations was interesting, but also frightening. Often it was when I was relaxed that I would have them. I can remember looking to the wall on my right, and seeing images that looked like a 3-D movie. During this time, I also experienced severe jerking of my body, which often lasted an hour or more. Another symptom I experienced was when I was sleeping. I felt like I was running a marathon, but I wasn't. I didn't have an understanding of what was going on, and I didn't know what to think . More>> - (
) PAT GIBSON: Reflux disorder related to cancer
Acid reflux is a very common problem affecting 20-40 percent of all Americans. In recent years, treatment was simple: Just take a pill, and you feel better. New issues have emerged that require a more comprehensive approach, such as that offered through the Heartburn Treatment Center of West Texas at San Angelo Community Medical Center. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is typically referred to as heartburn or acid reflux. GERD is caused when the valve between the swallowing tube (esophagus) and stomach malfunctions. This valve, called the lower esophageal sphincter is essentially too loose in most patients with GERD. The malfunctioning valve allows acid and stomach contents to back up into the esophagus. Patients notice this back up as burning (from the acid) and regurgitation (bitter liquid in the back of the throat). More>> - (
) Health Briefs
17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kelley Library, 234 Main St. Digestive disorders include acid reflux, hiatal hernia, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis and Crohn's disease. The guest speaker is Dr. Heather Lescarbeau. For more information, contact Kay at 603-327-4125 or e-mail kaybarretto@comcast.net. Free Yoga class for cancer support SALEM, N.H. — Devi Dawn, healer and yoga teacher, is offering a free toga class for cancer patients, survivors and caretakers at the Self Awakening Yoga Studio, 352 S. Broadway. The classes will take place at 5:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month. According to Dawn, the discipline can help control insomnia, reduce stress, calm the mind, aid grief relief, and is particularly vital for people in cancer treatment. More>> - (
) New Test for Chronic Cough
Pulmonologists like Dr. Hahn say the four main causes of chronic cough are post-nasal drip, acid reflux, asthma and a type of non-asthmatic bronchitis. With just a few breaths, the new test allows doctors to find out which patients suffer from two treatable conditions, asthma and bronchitis. "[By doing] this very simple, non-invasive test up front, we were able to find patients who were responsive to inhaled corticosteroids as a treatment for their cough," Dr. Hahn said. Rueggs sees firsthand how this test helps her patients. "They think it's wonderful there's another test that can really zero in on their diagnosis," Rueggs said.Click here to Go Inside This Science or contact:
Lisa Lucier Public Affairs Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN (507) 284-5005 newsbureau@mayo.edu . More>>