AnonymousLaurie – I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. I understand your frustration! I’d be upset with the doctor’s too. Why do they always seem to have to wait until something MAJOR happens before they’ll listen to the symptoms you’d been telling them ALL ALONG?? Grrr. Don’t give up on breastfeeding yet. I quit breastfeeding Sarah at 4 months because it was such a screaming fight and struggle (she was not medicated at that point). I wish now that I would have stuck with it.
My other thought…are you giving all 20mg of Zegerid at one dose? Have you thought about breaking it up into 2 or even 3 equal doses throughout the day? I know most babies do much better when the dose is spread out that way. It might be worth a shot. Although be careful that you’re giving it spaced out 4 hrs (i think) from the zantac at night.
I hope that things turn the corner for you soon. Don’t give up on pushing for a higher dose of meds. Everything you’ve said in your post indicates to me that the regimen she’s on isn’t working for her. Many moms had to push and push to get the doctor to increase.
Big hugs!
Amy
