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…
If you’re anything like me—someone who’s worked closely with patients dealing with reflux daily—you know how frustrating it can be to navigate food choices with GERD. One of the most common questions I’d get as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic was: “What meats can I eat without triggering symptoms?” So today, I want…
If you’re living with acid reflux or GERD like many of the patients I’ve worked with in my time as a Medical Assistant at a busy Gastroenterology clinic, then you already know how tricky food can be. One bite of the wrong thing can mean hours of burning pain. That’s why I want to talk…
As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic for several years, I’ve seen firsthand how frustrating and uncomfortable GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) can be. One of the common questions that patients frequently ask is whether certain foods can worsen GERD symptoms. And a question that pops up often is, “Can bananas…
Dealing with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) can be a real struggle, especially when it comes to enjoying the foods you love. One food that often pops up on the “maybe not” list for GERD sufferers is pasta. I get it—pasta is comfort food, and cutting it out completely feels like a major loss. But don’t…