Acid Reflux - People Who Are Caregivers

pglmom

posted 09/21/2008, comments (2)

3 1/2 yr old with reflux

My 3 1/2 yr old has reflux & is not responding to Prevacid & a PPI. She had reflux as an infant & used thickener for her bottles. Seemed to outgrow at around 12 or 18mo. She has been tested for allergies & nothing showed up. Her EGD showed normal, but she was on Prevacid at the time. Symptoms are... Read more Chevron

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Dawne

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posted 09/14/2008, comments (2)

infant with GERD

My son is 8weeks old and has had bad reflux and regurgitation since he was born. I am unable to lie him down to sleep so he sleeps on my chest sitting up. We tried zantac with no success. We have added rice to his formula with the pediatricians ok of course with has reduced the incidence of regurg but not completely. He was... Read more Chevron

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Bridget

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posted 09/05/2008, comments (6)

10 months old and still not sleeping through the night

Hi. My name is Bridget and I have a 10 month old baby who has been diagnosed with GERD and being treated with 15mg of prevacid daily. Since starting the medication at about 7 months old my son has done well-he has doubled the volume of milk he gets and sleeps better . . . However doubling the volume means he has gone from only 6-8 ounces during... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/06/2008, comment (1)

9 week old with reflux

My son is 9 weeks old and suffering from reflux. I thought he was getting better then he started again with the arching of his back and constant crying with feedings. The newest thing is his noisy breathing. They adjusted his meds and i'm constantly changing his position, but nothing works 100%. He does eat, nap , and seem happy, but their are... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/29/2008, comments (0)

Is Reflux Overtreated and Overdiagnosed?

PAGER received a call from a reporter last Friday. The reporter talked to Jennifer Rackley and asked whether we think acid reflux is over diagnosed in young children. Apparently, she had interviewed a number of pediatric gastroenterologists who all shared this opinion. I've been hearing muttering about reflux being over diagnosed for the past... Read more Chevron

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