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January 1, 2007 at 3:10 pm #21479

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Is it possible that it’s the antibiotic bothering her stomach and not the reflux itself? Is it just the nightwakings (not that that isn’t enough) or is she also vomitting etc?

If it’s just stomach pains, then maybe the probiotics will help, or maybe they can use a different kind/form of antibiotic. (sorry, I know that’s not much help). Either way, I’d mention her symptoms to the doc and see what they suggest.

January 1, 2007 at 4:38 pm #21486

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I agree that it might be the augmentin just upsetting her tummy. Augmenting is really hard on the stomach (for a lot of ppl). Probably not a great combo with reflux, BUT it’s the only thing that will kill a staph infection (usually). My husband had one, and augmentin was the ONLY thing that would even phase it. Hopefully her system will adjust to the medicine soon. Poor girl. I wonder if they have an augmentin shot? I know my husband was on IV augmentin. Either way, you might want to mention it to you doctor.

Hope you can figure something out for her.

January 2, 2007 at 2:04 pm #21523

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Sarah,

Augmentin is really harsh on the tummy but that was about the only thing that would clear up ear infections except for Omniceff (which our insurance would not cover). Maybe you could ask for a different antibiotic that is still strong yet different?

Probiotics should help too.

Someone above mentioned Mylanta Supreme. That would probably help or you could give her Pepcid Complete – – available over the counter in a chewable format. Dr. Philips said to only give the kids one a day (otherwise they would quickly develop a intolerance). For us it helps with my 2.5 year old to give it to him before bed. It’s like a dose of Zantac and a dose of Mylanta (to coat and give immediate relief) at the same time and does not need to be timed around meals. Ultimately though, I wouldn’t hesitate to give her Mylanta as needed while she is on the antibiotics since hopefully this is all temporary.

Good luck. Sorry you are going through this.

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