More on Stomach Issues

Dennis is still trying to figure out all the acid reflux, throwing up and nausea. I thought it was all the same thing, but evidently each symptom is different and distinct.

Yesterday he looked up feeding tube problems on the Internet, and came up with a few solutions that he tried today.

He had the feeding slowed down, but half shutting the valve on the feeder. This was suppose to help with nausea. He also laid down while being fed, and this was suppose to also help with nausea. So when I came home he was in bed being fed. He wasn't nauseous. But as soon as I got him out of bed, he felt the acid reflux hit him.

Tonight we will see about the vomiting. He has an appointment with a GI specialist, but it's a month away. He is completely tired of this, and I can't say that I blame him. I am tired of it, too.

Until later,

Ann and Dennis

G.E.R.D.

I took Dennis to his doctor Friday. Dr. Kiefer is his general practitioner, and Dennis has been seeing him forever. We both really like him - he is a great listener, and he genuinely seems to care for his patients.

Dennis is still struggling with GERD - or at least that is the label we are giving his acid reflux and night time up-chucking. He hates the taste in his mouth, and I worry he will choke on his vomit while he is sleeping.

He has tried several different medications all of which are trying to prevent acid build-up. Nothing has worked so far. The doctor prescribed a new type of medicine that is meant to help the flow of food, so he is able to empty his stomach easier. He started using it yesterday, he threw up last night and again today. We will give it a week, but it seems that this isn't the solution either.

Next we will try a GI specialist. Hopefully something will work for Dennis.

Until later,
Ann and Dennis