's ph probe, high reflux epsisodes

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Hi again,

We got the results of 's ph probe yesterday.

This was his third, and the first two were normal.

Apparently the total score which incorporates many

things (# of episodes, duration, etc.) was slightly

above normal. Normal being 22 or less, and

was 23.7. But the thing that struck me was that

had 137 reflux episodes with normal being

50 or less. The doctor didn't seem that concerned

given that his total score was close to normal. He

also said that the Prilosec and other anti reflux meds

should have taken care of the problem. But I am wondering

is 137 episodes alot or do true refluxers have many

many more episodes and 137 is actually not that high?

Do any of you know what your kids scores were?

I also wonder why 's fist two were normal, and

now this? Doc says it could be that his esophagus just

isn't working properly because of the severity of

inflamation. We should be starting on prednisone

in about a week.

I wish I could think of all these questions when I

am at the Doctors office, but I am writing them down

so I can ask when he calls in a few days.

One other question on the prednisone, I read somewhere

that you need to be hospitalized for a day or two when

starting High dose prednisone. Is this true?

thanks again,