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Old 12-10-2007, 08:38 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gorillamom View Post
But I noticed you are promoting medications. Why?
Because medical professionals always promote the least invasive "remedy" first. Popping pills may actually quell the gastric acid which is likely irritating the stomach and or duodenum, causing the pain. If the pills take care of it, the insurance company will have saved money over allowing an endoscopy which is, of course, more costly.
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