Acid reflux and Digestive problems

[Amythist]

I am curious if anyone has any info on acid reflux or a digestive disease. My son is going through some tests and the doctors are talking about these things. I have been looking online for as much info as possible and am not having any luck finding much. Has anyone gone through things like this or their children?What am I looking to go through with this? I would appreciate any info or links possible . Thanks for you time if you do respond.



Also if you know of any foods that do not upset the stomach for acid reflux for a one year old , I would appreciate that to.

[Josie]

My friend's little girl has issues with acid reflux. She's not home right now, but the next time I talk to her, I'll see if I can get some advice from her.

Good luck :)

[Amythist]

My friend's little girl has issues with acid reflux. She's not home right now, but the next time I talk to her, I'll see if I can get some advice from her.

Good luck :)
Thanks you... I just want to know as much as possible for the road we have coming ahead...Thank you

[Lisa]

I am curious if anyone has any info on acid reflux or a digestive disease. My son is going through some tests and the doctors are talking about these things. I have been looking online for as much info as possible and am not having any luck finding much. Has anyone gone through things like this or their children?What am I looking to go through with this? I would appreciate any info or links possible . Thanks for you time if you do respond.



Also if you know of any foods that do not upset the stomach for acid reflux for a one year old , I would appreciate that to.

Is your son still on formula? What are you feeding him?

I can relate to you on the acid reflux. If that is one of your concerns i can tell you what i am experiencing so far with my baby and what i've been told.


I gave birth to my son 7 months ago and i breastfed him for 3 months with no problems at all.

At 3 months old i put him on sma gold formula. At first, he seemed to be doing okay. Then maybe 2 or 3 days later he started to throw back his feeds. I took him to see the healthnurse and she suggested i change to another formula called Aptamil easy digest. I did that. It went okay for a few days but he's throwing this formula up too.

Again i took him back to the nurse and she suggests another formula which i did and that wasn't any better either. I put him on spoon feeds and that just worsened the situation so i decided to take him to see the doctor. His advice to me was, take him off the spoon feeds altogether and try a formula called sma stay down for babies with significant reflux. This i tried and it wasn't great but at least he managed to keep a little more of this formula down than any of the others i have tried. I have since taken him back to see the doctor and i now have to add infant gaviscon to all of his bottles just so he can keep down his feeds. He keeps down a lot of his feeds now but he still throws up more than he should. Apparently there is nothing else you can do, it'll sort itself out is what i am told.

Sorry if this is no help to you.

[Josie]

Is your son still on formula? What are you feeding him?

I can relate to you on the acid reflux. If that is one of your concerns i can tell you what i am experiencing so far with my baby and what i've been told.


I gave birth to my son 7 months ago and i breastfed him for 3 months with no problems at all.

At 3 months old i put him on sma gold formula. At first, he seemed to be doing okay. Then maybe 2 or 3 days later he started to throw back his feeds. I took him to see the healthnurse and she suggested i change to another formula called Aptamil easy digest. I did that. It went okay for a few days but he's throwing this formula up too.

Again i took him back to the nurse and she suggests another formula which i did and that wasn't any better either. I put him on spoon feeds and that just worsened the situation so i decided to take him to see the doctor. His advice to me was, take him off the spoon feeds altogether and try a formula called sma stay down for babies with significant reflux. This i tried and it wasn't great but at least he managed to keep a little more of this formula down than any of the others i have tried. I have since taken him back to see the doctor and i now have to add infant gaviscon to all of his bottles just so he can keep down his feeds. He keeps down a lot of his feeds now but he still throws up more than he should. Apparently there is nothing else you can do, it'll sort itself out is what i am told.

Sorry if this is no help to you.

Have you tried Nutramigen? I don't know if you can get it over there, I'm assuming diapers.com ships to Ireland, though.

If he was breastfed just fine, it would seem to me it's what he's eating.

A lot of people would also suggest soy, but that's always iffy. Cow's milk has a different make-up than breastmilk does. Some babies' systems just don't do well with it until they're quite a bit older.

[Amythist]

He had an upper indoscopy done that showed acid reflux , hernia in the neck and we are waiting on the digestive enzymes results to come back to confirm all of the above. He is currently on Nutramegen and eating level 2 foods.He can not seem to hold down any table foods at all. SO he is getting malnourished from not getting the proper foods as he is getting older. This poor baby has been through hell. I cant help but suffer with him . It breaks my heart to see him suffer. He also has enlarged adenoids that we are trying to get taken care of, so on top of not holding down food he can barely breath through his nose. He is 1 yr and 17 lbs. But you know through all of this , he is just a happy guy. Always smiling. http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r43/lovesong2222/may10th2008083.jpg

[Shade]

I'm sorry to hear that amy. That really sucks. I have acid reflux, but i got it when i was older. For me it was a simple case of not eating things like pizza as much, or as much spicy stuff. Oh and they have really good over the counter meds that help with it alot, but i have no clue about using them on a kid, i would defently talk to the doc. Whats he doing? just pukeing alot? Oh and you also might want to check how much water he gets. I know mine goes into over drive when i drink a ton of water.

[Amythist]

I'm sorry to hear that amy. That really sucks. I have acid reflux, but i got it when i was older. For me it was a simple case of not eating things like pizza as much, or as much spicy stuff. Oh and they have really good over the counter meds that help with it alot, but i have no clue about using them on a kid, i would defently talk to the doc. Whats he doing? just pukeing alot? Oh and you also might want to check how much water he gets. I know mine goes into over drive when i drink a ton of water.

Well we see the doc on the 4th of June. I am just trying to get an idea of what to expect. Other peoples experiences with it.

[Shade]

Well we see the doc on the 4th of June. I am just trying to get an idea of what to expect. Other peoples experiences with it.

He's young, other then a bit of pain now, there shouldn't be any long term things. They will just give him meds and probly a new diet. The nasty stuff comes when it hasn't been treated in years and it causes you to puke alot and it eats up the lineing of your tummy and throat and stuff. That takes like 20 years untreated. Or if you have perhaps the worst diet ever... I think he's young enough where if its treated he will just grow out of it.

[Jenn]

Aww, Amy, I wish I had information on it for children. I know I have it, and it went left untreated from when I was 16 to 25 and I always got this acidic burp and would puke constantly from it.

I do want to say that Im sorry hes going through this and that he's soo adorable!

[Amythist]

Aww, Amy, I wish I had information on it for children. I know I have it, and it went left untreated from when I was 16 to 25 and I always got this acidic burp and would puke constantly from it.

I do want to say that Im sorry hes going through this and that he's soo adorable!

Thanks hun. He does get those kinda burps. Did they tell you what kind of treatment would help?

[Shade]

Thanks hun. He does get those kinda burps. Did they tell you what kind of treatment would help?

dont let him eat right before he sleeps. i know thats a big one.

[Jenn]

Thanks hun. He does get those kinda burps. Did they tell you what kind of treatment would help?

Small frequent meals, no eating after 7am.. I just asked my friend about it (her daughter has acid reflux) and she is on zantac. I currently take prilosec for it, but I dont know if they give children that.

Poor baby. =(

[Amythist]

Small frequent meals, no eating after 7am.. I just asked my friend about it (her daughter has acid reflux) and she is on zantac. I currently take prilosec for it, but I dont know if they give children that.

Poor baby. =(
No punt but I really hope you mean 7 pm.I would hate for him not to eat all day...lol He goes to bed at seven so that works.

[Jenn]

No punt but I really hope you mean 7 pm.I would hate for him not to eat all day...lol He goes to bed at seven so that works.

oops, my bad. I cant type and talk on the phone.. i always make a mistake

[Fishypancake]

The neat thing about Acid Reflux is that it can be helped with positional therapy, which is something I learned about while I was learning to teach yoga, and meditation.
I do not know how what I know can help children, but here is what I know about treating adults. Sleeping on the left side of the body has proved to reduce nighttime reflux episodes in patients. Elevating the head of the crib might help too, I know elevating a bed helps.A meta-analysis suggested that elevating the head of bed is an effective therapy, although this was only backed up by non-random studies. Take more conservative measures if your child shows incomplete relief. The height of the elevation is very important, and must be at least 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) to barley be effective in preventing the backflow of gastric fluids. Some innerspring mattresses do not work well when inclined and tend to cause back pain, thus foam mattresses are to be a smarter idea. I am sure your child dose not sleep on a bed matress but check the one he is using. Child sized , generic foam bed are accually kind of cheap. Some people use higher degrees of incline than provided by the commonly suggested 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) and claim greater success but, nobody has done the tests on that yet. At least not to my knowlage. I learned it a few years back. I know it probly dose not help, but thats what I know, and your son is adorable.

[Pinkslit]

My younger daughter had Gastric Reflux quite severely.
Sure, they grow out of it but in the meantime they are in agony.
I allowed my daughter to sleep upright in a car seat until trying Fennel Tea and also Gaviscon.
She was over the worst within weeks but I kept her on the Gaviscon for approx 6 months.

[Amythist]

oops, my bad. I cant type and talk on the phone.. i always make a mistake

No problem lol , I am the same way! THANK YOU EVERYONE for the info so far. I greatly am applicative of it.

[Lisa]

Have you tried Nutramigen? I don't know if you can get it over there, I'm assuming diapers.com ships to Ireland, though.

If he was breastfed just fine, it would seem to me it's what he's eating.

A lot of people would also suggest soy, but that's always iffy. Cow's milk has a different make-up than breastmilk does. Some babies' systems just don't do well with it until they're quite a bit older.



Yes, breastfeeding was no problem at all but it couldn't be what i am feeding him, i have had the same problem with 4 different formulas so far and i think it's really the gaviscon i am adding to his formula that's helping him keep some of it down.

I've never heard of Nutramigen, i will certainly go about looking for it today. Can it only be purchased from pharmacies?

[Lisa]

He had an upper indoscopy done that showed acid reflux , hernia in the neck and we are waiting on the digestive enzymes results to come back to confirm all of the above. He is currently on Nutramegen and eating level 2 foods.He can not seem to hold down any table foods at all. SO he is getting malnourished from not getting the proper foods as he is getting older. This poor baby has been through hell. I cant help but suffer with him . It breaks my heart to see him suffer. He also has enlarged adenoids that we are trying to get taken care of, so on top of not holding down food he can barely breath through his nose. He is 1 yr and 17 lbs. But you know through all of this , he is just a happy guy. Always smiling. http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r43/lovesong2222/may10th2008083.jpg



Awww, he is just the cutest 'lil guy Amy, adorable.

Good luck and i hope everything works out for you sooner rather than later.

[Josie]

Yes, breastfeeding was no problem at all but it couldn't be what i am feeding him, i have had the same problem with 4 different formulas so far and i think it's really the gaviscon i am adding to his formula that's helping him keep some of it down.

I've never heard of Nutramigen, i will certainly go about looking for it today. Can it only be purchased from pharmacies?

Okay, if he was doing fine until you switched him to formula, it's PROBABLY what you're giving him... how would it not be?

Also, simply because you've tried 4 different formulas doesn't mean it can't be what he's eating. What are the bases of all these formulas? Do they have lactose? Milk proteins? Soy proteins?

:khi2d:

Nutramigen is a milk-based formula that has no lactose and ALL (not just some, like most "easy on the tummy" formulas) of the larger, problem-causing proteins are broken down into much smaller pieces that baby's body is much less likely to react to.

It is THE most hypoallergenic formula you can get your hands on - which is probably why Amy has her son on it. It'll be the easiest to digest and keep down.

FYI - my son had projectile vomiting issues with EVERY formula besides Nutramigen. Something tells me that's more than just 4 different varieties of formula.

If you can't find it at a store, go to ---> www.diapers.com and order it. They sell it there. You just have to click where it says "formula" and then "Enfamil" and then "Nutramigen" and then "add to basket" and then order it. You may pay a little more in shipping because you're in Ireland, but I honestly don't know.

Also, doctors... I have news, but they aren't concerned about your child like you are. Take the time to do the research on your own and CHECK everything they tell you in the office for validity anywhere you can once you get home. Simply because a lab rat saw your kid in a small room for a couple minutes doesn't make them the expert on what they need. YOU live with him and SHOULD have gut instincts. If you don't think he should be on medication, get to the bottom of what's going on and fix it.

I am noticing this is the Green Zone, so I will not be talking to you anymore :) Have a nice day.

[Lisa]

Okay, if he was doing fine until you switched him to formula, it's PROBABLY what you're giving him... how would it not be?

Also, simply because you've tried 4 different formulas doesn't mean it can't be what he's eating. What are the bases of all these formulas? Do they have lactose? Milk proteins? Soy proteins?

:khi2d:

Nutramigen is a milk-based formula that has no lactose and ALL (not just some, like most \"easy on the tummy\" formulas) of the larger, problem-causing proteins are broken down into much smaller pieces that baby's body is much less likely to react to.

It is THE most hypoallergenic formula you can get your hands on - which is probably why Amy has her son on it. It'll be the easiest to digest and keep down.

FYI - my son had projectile vomiting issues with EVERY formula besides Nutramigen. Something tells me that's more than just 4 different varieties of formula.

If you can't find it at a store, go to ---> www.diapers.com and order it. They sell it there. You just have to click where it says \"formula\" and then \"Enfamil\" and then \"Nutramigen\" and then \"add to basket\" and then order it. You may pay a little more in shipping because you're in Ireland, but I honestly don't know.

Also, doctors... I have news, but they aren't concerned about your child like you are. Take the time to do the research on your own and CHECK everything they tell you in the office for validity anywhere you can once you get home. Simply because a lab rat saw your kid in a small room for a couple minutes doesn't make them the expert on what they need. YOU live with him and SHOULD have gut instincts. If you don't think he should be on medication, get to the bottom of what's going on and fix it.

I am noticing this is the Green Zone, so I will not be talking to you anymore :) Have a nice day.


Yes, i know this is the green zone. What does that matter? Afterall, i was on topic.

I would have replied to your post in a more appropriate manner. I don't think i will bother now because you seem a bit snotty when it comes to speaking to me. Have a nice day :)

[Josie]

Yes, i know this is the green zone. What does that matter? Afterall, i was on topic.



I wasn't saying you were off-topic at all.

[funeeman]

My daughter had this. First stay the hell away from powder formula of any kind. It seemed to cause the flare ups. WE had to switch the ready made hypoallergenic similac stuff. It was like 10 or 15 bucks for one little container. That seemed to help as much as anything. Then we actually switched her to whole milk a little early. (If your kids a year you're probably safe to switch.) After the switch it completely went away.

A friend of ours had a kid who's problem sounds closer to your kids. Gaging and the like when he ate. They had to stick to liquids until he was almost two. That and Rice cereal only.

[Theresa_k3]

My sister's son had acid reflux also. She raised the head of his crib to keep it elevated. She also had him on a formula that was soy based. He eventually outgrew it. Hope this ends soon for you and your child.