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Question by : can you join the marines if you are on medication for acid reflux?

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Answer by BoatsBM1
AR 40-501
Chapter 2
Physical Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, and Induction

2-3. Abdominal organs and gastrointestinal system

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New Tips Getting Acid Reflux Relief Fast – Try Acid Reflux Medication

Article by berrymiernicki

acid and reflux natural remedies are an acceptable replacement or alternative for those people that refuse to undergo surgical or medical treatments. Natural remedies are considered safer as they do not produce any negative side effects. If you are searching for some reflux remedies you have found the right article.Do you suffer from heartburn? Are you willing to take a completely different view of your problem? If you are then you will find that a natural cure for reflux is not just possible but is a reality that anyone can achieve.

I was frightened when I learned the possible complications that can result from a simple acid and reflux and this made me search for acid and reflux remedies more keenly to cure my heartburn disorder. To my surprise pharmaceutical products didn’t seem very effective in stopping my heartburn pains permanently.

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Question by garfunkle: Which medication is better for acid reflux disease?
Is Omeprazole better, or is Pantoprazole (for Protonix) better?

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Answer by Reepak Chopra (Warlock)
Every time I pig out on spicy hot Tandoori chicken, I reach for the Zantec 75. It works.

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Question by Stacey Marsh: Best medication for severe acid reflux?
I have severe acid reflux, it runs in the family. I don’t eat acidic foods or drink alcohol very often. I also drink a lot of water and exercise for an hour 3x a week. I have taken 2 prilosecs a day for the past two years. It used to get better temporarily so I wouldn’t take them for a while. Now it is so bad I can’t handle it! What is the best OTC med for severe acid reflux?

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Which Acid Reflux Medication is Right for You?

Article by Andrew Bicknell

When it comes to acid reflux medication there is a plethora of choices to choose from. Depending on how bad the symptoms are will go a long ways to determining whether you need an over-the-counter medication or a stronger prescription drug.

Before you begin taking medication for gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) your doctor will recommend that you undergo some lifestyle changes first. This can include eating a healthier diet avoiding those foods that set off symptoms, stopping smoking, and stress reduction. If these changes do alleviate the symptoms of your acid reflux disease to a satisfactory level then a drug to help control acid secretions will be added to the treatment regimen.

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Question by Facebook ADDICT: Is acid reflux medication safe for kids?

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Answer by Tiffany
How old is the child? reflux med is safe but, you should always ask your doctor before giving to a child. my 6 month old son is on zantac and previcid for acid reflux.

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If you suffer from heartburn then, like millions of other sufferers, you are probably taking some form of prescribed or over the counter medication to get that much needed relief from all the pain and distress. Acid reflux treatment generally comes in the shape of some kind of pill which you believe is the best way to get that relief.

But is your medication really the best way to treat your problem and in fact, could your medication actually doing you more harm than good?

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Millions of heartburn sufferers know only too well how distressing the problem can be. Yet how many know where to go to get the most effective relief. Conventional acid reflux treatments will produce the relief that so many seek but that relief can be short lived, which is why conventional medication is not the most effective way of treating acid reflux.

Most heartburn sufferers will take an antacid to get rid of the pain or discomfort, or if their problem is more severe, then some form of prescribed or over-the-counter drug based medication will be taken. There is no doubt that these medications will relieve the symptoms but that is the main issue here, it is the symptoms that are dealt with and not the causes. But why is this important?

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