Reviewer: Allison Martin

Life on the Reflux Roller Coaster, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease in Infants and Children is the detailed personal account of life with a baby with severe reflux. Ever since little Shae-Lynne was born she has been unable to keep any kind of milk, fluid or solid in her stomach. She expereinces severe pain and spits it up, day and night. In this book, her mother and grandmother share the story of their many attempts to treat her. With sympathy, they portray how this frustrating and painful situation has affected her life, and that of her family. The book starts with her birth and continues up to the time she is 18 months old. Little Shae-Lynne endures numerous procedures and hospitalizations, including various reflux medications, experiments with different formula, NJ and NG tubes and a button. The book also inlcudes a set of stories, poems and short notes from other parents coping with their babies reflux. A FAQ on refulx and medication is provides, as well as a glossary and resources. Parents who children have severe reflux will relate to this story.

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