See Newsletter Samples Submit a BadGut® Story Submit a Letter to the Editor Site design by: About CSIR The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSIR) is a registered charity (Charity Registration #108090374RR0001). Established on October 18, 1976, CSIR is dedicated to funding education and research regarding gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. Governed by a voluntary Board of Directors, the Society has a large membership that includes patients and medical professionals. The Society is sustained through membership dues, donations, and from various special events. Pamphlets The Society produces a number of up-to-date, easy-to-read, patient information pamphlets for widespread distribution. These pamphlets are provided on request, free of charge, to individuals, healthcare professionals, hospitals, pharmacies, libraries, and various other locations and venues throughout Canada. Click here to go to the pamphlet order form. Newsletter A bi-monthly newsletter, The Inside Tract®, a benefit of membership, is published every other month, containing the latest gastrointestinal research, medication reviews, nutrition updates, new technologies, explanations of digestive conditions, healthcare news, and more! Regular features include helpful hints for dealing with various bowel difficulties as well as disease processes. Readership includes a mix of patients, health professionals, and other interested parties. Membership Membership with CSIR includes our newsletter, The Inside Tract®, mailed six times per year, access to support groups, educational conferences, and meetings, as well as access to our book and video lending library. Dues are $20 annually. For its members, CSIR maintains a book reference library and video lending library at its Vancouver location on all areas of the gastrointestinal tract. Many educational presentations have also been audio taped and may be borrowed by members. Click here to become a member of SIR. Support Groups CSIR holds a number of support groups for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. These groups offer a forum for patients and medical professionals to provide and exchange information related to the group focus. Members offer support, share experiences and methods of coping. Meetings are open to the public and may include presentations, mini-seminars or videos. A significant portion of each meeting is dedicated to open sharing and discussion. Click here to go to the support group meeting dates. We are pursuing cures for gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. We need your help! There are many ways you can help... Click here to volunteer. Click here to support the Society financially. Home • Celiac Disease • Colorectal Cancer • Crohn's Disease • Diverticular Disease • Functional Dyspepsia • GERD • Hemorrhoids • Hiatus Hernia • Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Intestinal Gas • Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Pancreatitis • Stress Management • Ulcer Disease • Ulcerative Colitis • Ulcerative Proctitis • About SIR • Research • Conference • BadGut® Lectures • Elements Gala • Newsletter • Donations • Order Pamphlets • Volunteers • Links • Site Map • Contact Us Copyright © 2002-2009. Canadian Society Of Intestinal Research. All rights reserved. Legal Policy. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Are you taking prescription medication for any of the following stomach problems/symptoms: Stomach pain or discomfort Heartburn Sour taste in mouth/acid regurgitation Excessive burping/belching Increased abdominal bloating Nausea Early satiety If you answer yes to any one of the symptoms listed above then take this test to see if your current medication is adequately controlling your stomach symptoms. The PASS Test PPI* Acid Symptom Suppression Test Are you still experiencing stomach symptoms? Yes  No In addition to your main medication, are you taking any of the following medications to control your symptoms: antacids (e.g. TUMS®, Rolaids®, Maalox®), H2 blockers (e.g. ranitidine, Zantac®, Pepcid AC®), motility drugs, (e.g. Motilium®) or others (e.g. Gaviscon®, Pepto-Bismol®)? Yes  No Is your sleep affected by your stomach symptoms? Yes  No Are your eating and drinking habits affected by your stomach symptoms? Yes  No At any time, do your stomach symptoms interfere with your daily activities? Yes  No *PPI is short for proton pump inhibitor, a class of medication used to suppress the acid in your stomach. These include Losec®, Nexium®, Pantoloc®, Pariet™, and Prevacid®.