Hey there! If you’re anything like me, managing GERD safe options at Starbucks can sometimes feel like a bit of a guessing game. After working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic for a while, I’ve learned just how tricky it is to find coffee shop choices that won’t upset your stomach or trigger…
Spring is finally in full bloom, and Easter’s right around the corner! If you or someone in your family deals with acid reflux, you know that holidays packed with rich treats can be a little tricky. I’ve worked as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, and let me tell you — patients ask…
Finding the perfect GERD safe lunch for work used to be a daily struggle for me when I first started working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic. Between juggling patient vitals, procedure preps, and running back and forth with charts, grabbing a quick bite that wouldn’t leave me with heartburn by 2 PM…
Let’s be real—when you work in a Gastroenterology clinic like I do, you get *really* familiar with digestive issues. And one of the most common things I hear from patients struggling with acid reflux is: “What can I eat at night that won’t set my chest on fire later?” If that sounds like you, you’re…
If you’ve ever dealt with GERD—or gastroesophageal reflux disease—you know how tricky it can be to find meals that don’t send your symptoms into overdrive. Trust me, as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen countless patients struggle with this exact issue. The good news? You don’t have to sacrifice flavor or…
If you’re like me, working in a Gastroenterology clinic, you start to notice patterns in patients that don’t always scream textbook—but they’re real. One of the most common complaints I hear is this: “Why do I keep getting a sore throat?” And almost every time, after a few follow-up questions and a bit of history-taking,…
If you’re anything like me—juggling patient charts by day and trying to keep acid reflux in check by night—you probably know the struggle of finding GERD friendly sweet treat recipes that don’t send your esophagus into a full-blown meltdown. Working in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen so many patients leave the office feeling overwhelmed by…
Waking up with a sore throat, thick mucus in your throat, and that burning feeling creeping up your chest? Yeah, I’ve seen that look on patients’ faces way too many times. Working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, you start picking up patterns — and one of the most frustrating complaints patients…
If you’ve ever found yourself waking up in the middle of the night with a burp that feels like it brought your dinner back for a second round, you’re not alone. As someone who’s worked closely with patients in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen how GERD and excessive nighttime burping can really mess with your…