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When a child suffers with acid reflux, the whole family suffers. We are here to help you understand Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD / heartburn) and learn how to cope with it. Reflux.org is home to 300+ information pages, 100,000 searchable messages, 20 trained volunteers and over 10,000 members. .

? - Are you gathering questions for an upcoming doctor visit?
? - Are you hesitant to give your child her meds?
? - Are you having trouble deciding if the meds are working?

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? - Do you need ideas for getting your child to eat more?
? - Do you think your child might have food sensitivities?
? - Are you feeling overwhelmed and wondering if it will ever end?

Click the

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? - Do you know ALL the possible symptoms of reflux?
? - Do you need to learn more about the medicines for reflux?
? - Are you looking for information about tests?
? - Are you considering alternative medicine?
? - Do you want to keep up on the latest research?

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The Pediatric / Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association (PAGER) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides information and support to parents and children (infants to teens) dealing with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER). We have been helping you and your child deal with acid reflux and related disorders since 1992.

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GERD

Click the image to watch a video about GERD produced by CareFlash.com. Click here to access this video in several other languages.

Amby Baby Motion Beds have all been recalled. Do not use/donate/sell them until a repair kit becomes available.

“SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” infant slings by Infantino have been recalled.

This web site is supported by educational grants from Takeda Pharmaceuticals, North America, Inc, Demarest Lloyd Foundation and Eisai, Inc.

Coping with a Crying Baby
This document goes WAY beyond the 10 simple hints found on other web sites. Written by a PAGER member and educator.

Progressive Rx offering discounts on medicine
Use our link and 10% of your purchase is donated to PAGER! Read this for details.

Bioset
Bioset - a version of allergy and intolerance testing and treatment

Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy disease
looks a lot like GERD or pseudoobstruction

Breastfeeding your baby with acid reflux
Booklet about breastfeeding babies with acid reflux

Bow 2.0 Video
The goal is to raise much needed money so that families who need help will get it.

Featurette issued in English and Spanish

FDA finds more violations at J&J plants
Problems with production of Mylanta and Pepcid

PPIs during pregnancy may cause birth defects
Researchers are starting to see a higher incidence of cardiac defects

Probiotics help preemies gain weight
Study seems to show it helps them absorb nutritients better

GERD and IBS overlap
Until recently, the dominant view in clinical practice was that GERD and IBS are two different diseases with no link

Genes for Eosinophilic Esophagitis discovered
Pediatrics researchers have identified the first major gene location responsible for a severe, often painful type of food allergy called eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). In this disease, which may cause weight loss, vomiting, heartburn and swallowing difficulties, a patient may be unable to eat a wide variety of foods. . .

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Medicine in clinical trials
Clinical trials starting for patients with excessive white cells (esosinophils) in the esophagus

Extreme acid reflux with other symptoms
A news clip from News 12 in Richmond

Introducing solids to babies and toddlers, including picky eaters
Strategies for introducing new foods to all children and eliminating mealtime conflicts. Also describes picky eater, selective eater, choosy eater, food aversion, new food phobia, sensory food aversion in detail

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doctor first!