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Had a bravo ph test done, turning in the "pager" unit tomorrow. any tricks to getting the capsule out of my esophagus quicker? bit of an annoyance.
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Capsule pH: You want it in as long as it is in because it provides the information your doctor needs to make the determination on your problems so dont fool with it.
Answered 3/15/2013
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