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InfantReflux.Org Forums http://www.infantreflux.org/forum This is an XML content feed of; InfantReflux.Org Forums : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:13:50 +0000 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:05:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.06 30 www.infantreflux.org/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp InfantReflux.Org Forums http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/http://www.infantreflux.org/images/Logos/forum_logo.gif http://www.infantreflux.org/forum HELP!!! : New and not sure what to do http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13817&PID=109850#109850 Author: Qgal978
Subject: New and not sure what to do
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 10:05pm

The Enfamil AR does cause constipation, I wish the dr had told me this so I would have been prepared. I give him 4oz of prune juice and water (half and half) a day, which seems to help. When I asked the dr how I would know if the Zantac is working, he told me to stop giving it too him and see what happens. Within 4 days I could not stand watching him in so much pain so I put him back in it and he improved greatly. He has been better these last couple of days. Thank God. As I am sure you know when they have a good day you can see a light at the end of the tunnel and then I start to think maybe he doesn't need a specialist. But at this point I don't think it would hurt to see someone.

Thanks for the reply. It's nice to know there are others going through what you are going through.]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:05:14 +0000 http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13817&PID=109850#109850 Boo-Hoo! I need YOU! : Boys with Reflux http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13821&PID=109849#109849 Author: ngarcia
Subject: Boys with Reflux
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 7:51pm

While reading through these formus I can't help but notice that I see mostly boys who have Reflux issues. Does that seem strange? Maybe I am mistaken...?

Also I just read a shot about vaccines and it said there is a correlation with increased reflux and the Hep B shot given within 12 hours of birth. My son had that shot and he has reflux. Just curious if anyone has an opinion on this.

: )

]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:51:08 +0000 http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13821&PID=109849#109849 HELP!!! : New and not sure what to do http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13817&PID=109848#109848 Author: ngarcia
Subject: New and not sure what to do
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 7:48pm

I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles! It sounds like your little guy is in so much pain when he is lying down! How terrible.

I researched Enfamil AR and found several comments that it causes constipation so I tried to not use it. I did notice my son ate better on Good Start, but he developed a milk protein allergy and I had to switch him to Alimentum. I have a Goat's Milk recipe that is supposed to help with Reflux and my GI Specialist said it was a great formula but he doesn't allow infants under 15 months to drink Goat's Milk. For that reason I haven't tried it but am considering it because he said it looked like a fantastic homemade formula...?

Do you think the Zantac has helped at all?

I don't think there is any harm in consulting with a Specialist to get a second opinion!

I hope the sleeping and pain improves SOON!

]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:48:59 +0000 http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13817&PID=109848#109848 Introduce Yourself!! : My introduction http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13820&PID=109847#109847 Author: dragonfly
Subject: My introduction
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 6:21pm

Hello!
I"m Erin, mom to 4 kids, one of which has reflux.

I used to come to this forum frequently, when my youngest who is now 2 had infant reflux (which he appears to have outgrown), and I found so much information and support here, that this was the first place I thought of coming for my just diagnosed 4.5 year old son. He was diagnosed yesterday.

I hope it's okay! He's not an infant...........but all of you know so much about it............if it's not, please let me know.

We live in Canada, and I look forward to getting to know you!

]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:21:09 +0000 http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13820&PID=109847#109847 Introduce Yourself!! : Struggling http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13819&PID=109846#109846 Author: nat_o
Subject: Struggling
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 1:24pm

Try and capture a fresh sample of spit up on a PH paper and measure the PH of her spit to determine if the prevacid is working.

]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:24:14 +0000 http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13819&PID=109846#109846 Medicines : Back again after 4 yrs! Prevacid questions! http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13816&PID=109845#109845 Author: JoannaD
Subject: Back again after 4 yrs! Prevacid questions!
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 10:46am

i feel so bad for my son. he screams for the half hour between the dose and the first bottle. and we are having a hard time giving it to him. we put it in his mouth and hold it to let it dissolve and then give him some water. he hates it.

is there something better to give him???]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:46:06 +0000 http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13816&PID=109845#109845 Introduce Yourself!! : Struggling http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13819&PID=109844#109844 Author: MoeC
Subject: Struggling
Posted: 30 July 2010 at 11:38pm

Hello,

1st let me apologize for the length of this I am just so happy to find someone who understands my pain.

My son is 8 weeks old and started out great the 1st two weeks and then we started struggling with him during feedings. He has had the following symptoms:

pushing the bottle away & screaming soooooo much even when he is hungry

screaming after only eating 1/2 ounce

constantly wanting to be held

not sleeping much epecially during the day and waking very easily

stiff body and screaming during feeding

scrunching legs and feet during feedings and screaming episodes

constantly full of gas and needing to burp

has frequent hiccups

spitting up every feeding & occasional vomitting (not to often)

He presently is on Pepcid and prescription formula Elecare. He has been on these for almost two weeks and they seemed to not solve his problems but make them a little better. I was hopeful that his issues would be going away but the past few days he seems to be getting worse and going back to the way he was previously.

He has had the following formulas:

Enfamil

Enfamil Gentil Ease

Nestle Good Start

Simalac Alimentum

Medicines:

Pepcid

Zantac

Mylanta

We were referred to a GI specialist by our pediatrician and they are the ones that increased his pepcid to a higher dose (the previous dose the pediatrician gave was not working) and put him on the Elecare. When we saw the specialist they pretty much took what we described for his symptoms and determined it was reflux and only did one test to find blood in his stool which they said he was allergic to high milk based formulas. Are there any tests to determine he has reflux I would have thought they would have done more tests? The feeling my husband and I have is what if there is something else that is being missed? We are going back to the GI on Aug 9th and I want to have all my ducks in a row. I feel so helpless and sad that he is getting worse instead of better.

I was going to try some rice cereal in his bottle but I read somewhere that may not help either.

I just want my baby happy and not in pain.

Thanks,

MoeC

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:38:09 +0000 http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13819&PID=109844#109844 MSPI : Allergy to dairy,... now what? http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13818&PID=109843#109843 Author: nat_o
Subject: Allergy to dairy,... now what?
Posted: 30 July 2010 at 10:44pm

Found out a couple of weeks ago that Chloe is officially allergic to milk, she was given an ounce of cow's milk and vomited for 2 hours. We also tried Vital Jr and that produced the same result. The feeding clinic is recommending Neocate Jr at this point but it tastes horrible and she will probably not eat it well. She is currently exclusively breastfed and I don't eat any dairy but I don't know how much longer that will last. Do you have to feed a one year old a cow milk based drink? Or can you switch to something like coconut milk or almond milk (assuming that you provide some sort of supplemental vitamins)?

Thanks,

Nat

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:44:49 +0000 http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13818&PID=109843#109843 General Feeding Issues : Help Me!! http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13782&PID=109842#109842 Author: jackbug
Subject: Help Me!!
Posted: 30 July 2010 at 8:15pm

My son started having those problems from birth as well. He is now almost 9 months old and very healthy. They called it reflux at that age and when that didn't work we ended up in the ER new years eve because of vomiting. He had pyloric stenosis which you should look into. It causes forceful vomiting and begins to get really bad around 12 weeks or less. It requires a simple surgical fix. After thet he was healthy but because of his extremely bad reflux as well and sensitive stomach we had another 3 hospital stays and alot of checks run. We have finally fixed his reflux enough that he can eat and drink like normal in the last 2 months but his reflux was a rare case. The pyloric stenosis may be the problem and may fix everything. It stopped my sons pain and forceful vomiting.]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:15:00 +0000 http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13782&PID=109842#109842 Car Seats : refluxer? switch seats!! http://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12965&PID=109841#109841 Author: tamarag
Subject: refluxer? switch seats!!
Posted: 30 July 2010 at 6:24pm

I have an 8 week old who absolutely HATES the car seat! He literally starts foaming at the mouth when he is in it. By the time we get to where we are going he is drenched in sweat, foaming and screaming!

I sat him in our Britax marathon in the house and he started crying but I will have to give it a try in the car to see if it helps..I am desperate!

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