See Newsletter Samples Submit a BadGut® Story Submit a Letter to the Editor Site design by: BadGut® Lectures: British Columbia Click here to download the Adobe PDF flyer. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Let's Talk About Treatments This free lecture, brought to you by the Gastrointestinal Society and the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research, is intended for patients and their family & friends to learn about treatment options for IBD (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis). However, all other interested individuals are also welcome. Attendees will be given an opportunity to interact with the speakers during the question and answer period. SPEAKERS Brian Bressler, MD, MS, FRCP(C) Gastroenterologist, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver Clinical Instructor, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia Gail Attara, Chief Executive Officer Gastrointestinal Society LOCATION Crystal Ballroom Empress Hotel 721 Government Street Victoria, BC DATE & TIME Monday, November 23, 2009 7:00 - 8:30 pm REGISTRATION You must register in advance to attend this lecture. REGISTER NOW! This lecture is made possible by the financial assistance of Proctor & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Canada, Schering-Plough Canada and the Province of British Columbia. 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®.