Neck tilting body bending

[Anonymous]

I’ve read quite extensively on Sandifers and so I don’t think this is what she has but…I was curious if it was “normal.”

Averi for a while now has been tilting her neck to one side, not during feeds or even after necessarily. She also, if being held, will tilt to one side (like bending her torso over her hips type a deal). Sometimes she seems fussy when doing it and other times not. She also sometimes grunts when she does it. I just don’t know what it could be or if it’s just something that she does. Is this something I should be worried about? Could this be related to her reflux? She has a follow-up tom. w/the GI. Should I ask him about it? I don’t remember her doing this until a few months ago. She is a VERY squirmy baby and always has been. It’s like she tries to wiggle out of your arms, but wants to be held. Any thoughts?

[Anonymous]

I am no expert, but it sure sounds reflux related to me- especially when you say that she wants to be held but wiggles out. It just sounds like she is not comfortable. Seems like most reflux babies are “squirmy.” Regardless, no harm can come from asking your GI about it. Let us know what he says. Good luck!

[hellbennt]

there’s a great post by sheri, mspix2, about posturing…

https://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11097&KW=posturing

[Anonymous]

Nicholas did the neck tilting thing, but it was always after feeds. I know his was Sandifers. I would definitely let teh GI know about it. Maybe you can get some of it on video for him?

[Anonymous]

LAURA: I’ve seen that post from Sheri and that’s what I was thinking! Averi’s posturing is different than Paige’s though. Maybe b/c she’s so young?!

If it IS her posturing due to discomforts from reflux does that mean her meds aren’t completely taking away the pain? What would we do next?

Also, when I had emailed Dr.Phillips about Averi’s dosing he suggested 10mg-12mg 3x/day. She has been teething on and off for the past 3 weeks. So, should I increase her dose to 36mg/day while she’s teething to see if it helps w/the posturing? Poor baby is getting 5 teeth at once, all but 2 have pooped through. There may be even more coming, who knows?!?!?!?

Thoughts???

[hellbennt]

If it were me, then I would try the increased dose to see if it helps w/ the posturing. you can always back off later…that’s MY opinion and I am not a medical professional…

[Anonymous]

Here’s a link to a video animation of a child with Sandifers.

http://www.marci-kids.com/sandifers.html

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