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Did you hear about endostim(electrostimulation) for treatment gerd? any experience with it? i have gerd les=5mmhg and non-working esophagus. thanks

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Yes: In the people in whom it works it can be life changing!

Answered 7/27/2015

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A member asked:

Did you hear about endostim(electrostimulation) for treatment gerd? any experience with it? i have gerd les=5mmhg and non-working esophagus. thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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