Acid Reflux? (In LO)

SGC29

DS will be three weeks old tomorrow and is EBF. I've started noticing what I *think* are signs of acid reflux, but I'm wondering if anyone here who has had a LO with AR can tell me if it sounds about right?

He cries (more like screams) often, mostly after feedings and is inconsolable.I know he is getting enough milk as he turns away from the breast to show that he is full. I make sure to burp him properly and keep him upright so everything can drain down, but still, he will projectile spit up sometimes after feedings. He typically will scream until he has worn himself out despite our many efforts to keep him calm and soothe him. He seems uncomfortable after he eats, he will scrunch up and ball his fists and he just looks miserable.

Does this sound like AR? I'm calling his pedi in a few to see if they can see us. 

Sonadora

Gas?

For us, AR consisted of her arching her back violently, screaming when she saw a source of food approaching, refusal to eat, low weight gain/weight loss, eating very small amounts frequently, no sleep because she was either starving or had burning reflux...

 

NotSharknado

Dd had/has reflux. We are just now going off the meds. Same as pp, arching back and screaming and grunting after every feeding. However, weight gain was not an issue. She still thrived. It sounds like your lo has signs of it. It may just be mild. Dd was on Zantac, then ended up going on axid. Bring it up to your pedi, but just remember everyone is so quick to label acid reflux IMO. Try gas meds and gripe water first maybe.

SGC29

Sonadora:

Gas?

For us, AR consisted of her arching her back violently, screaming when she saw a source of food approaching, refusal to eat, low weight gain/weight loss, eating very small amounts frequently, no sleep because she was either starving or had burning reflux...

 

I've thought it might be gas, but the spit up made me think possibly AR too? Since it is such a great volume and because of how it shoots through his nose. I called the pedi and the nurse said to try gas drops just in case but call back first of next week if it continues. They are having me cut dairy out of my diet to see if that helps it.

I feel so bad for the little guy.

NotSharknado

I'm with twatley on the Rock N Play. It was a life saver. Best 50 bucks I've ever spent!

SGC29

twatley:

Spencer had AR and he didn't do the typical violent screaming. He had "silent reflux". He just spit up all the time and was very, very gassy. The doctor prescribed him zantac and he slept elevated in the Rock & Play sleeper. We also had to put rice cereal in his bottles from a very young age. The combination of these things fixed him right up!

I would suspect it's probably reflux. I hope he feels better soon! 

 The R&P is saving my life right now. It is the only place he can get a little bit of calm rest from time to time (other than in my arms being walked around upright and patted). I'm thinking they will end up wanting to try the zantac if the dairy elimination doesn't fix this. I'm really hoping something works soon, hate seeing him like this.

Thanks!

SGC29

shanado:

Dd had/has reflux. We are just now going off the meds. Same as pp, arching back and screaming and grunting after every feeding. However, weight gain was not an issue. She still thrived. It sounds like your lo has signs of it. It may just be mild. Dd was on Zantac, then ended up going on axid. Bring it up to your pedi, but just remember everyone is so quick to label acid reflux IMO. Try gas meds and gripe water first maybe.

The nurse recommended the mylecon (sp?) drops so I'm picking those up today! He hasn't had any weight issues either, in fact his gaining is awesome, I guess despite him spitting up most of his milk he is still getting some at least! He grunts a TON after eating though, pretty much grunting/screaming until he passes out.

Thanks!

NotSharknado

When they spit up it seems like a lot but it really isn't. Take a teaspoon of water and throw it on the floor and it will look like more than a teaspoon. Kwim? Warm baths also help relax the stomach and you don't have to use soap every time.

HenHen25

Does he cough a lot? Or make gagging noises? Is he congested at all?

Henry also falls on the silent end of reflux. He would actually nurse great to get relief, but pretty much refused to burp, arched his back, flipped out if he was flat (to the point where he didn't even liked to be cradled in our arms), and pretty much screamed 24 hours a day. 

He was put on Zantac, the prilosec, and finally (adult sized) Prevacid and he was a changed baby. 

HenHen25

HenHen25:

Does he cough a lot? Or make gagging noises? Is he congested at all?

Henry also falls on the silent end of reflux. He would actually nurse great to get relief, but pretty much refused to burp, arched his back, flipped out if he was flat (to the point where he didn't even liked to be cradled in our arms), and pretty much screamed 24 hours a day. 

He was put on Zantac, the prilosec, and finally (adult sized) Prevacid and he was a changed baby. 

Oh and how are his poops? Henry also had a milk allergy that caused his a lot of digestional issues. 

SGC29

HenHen25:

Does he cough a lot? Or make gagging noises? Is he congested at all?

Henry also falls on the silent end of reflux. He would actually nurse great to get relief, but pretty much refused to burp, arched his back, flipped out if he was flat (to the point where he didn't even liked to be cradled in our arms), and pretty much screamed 24 hours a day. 

He was put on Zantac, the prilosec, and finally (adult sized) Prevacid and he was a changed baby. 

He gags a TON after eating and sometimes during. No congestion but some coughing. That sounds so much like my guy ( what you described).

SGC29

HenHen25:

HenHen25:

Does he cough a lot? Or make gagging noises? Is he congested at all?

Henry also falls on the silent end of reflux. He would actually nurse great to get relief, but pretty much refused to burp, arched his back, flipped out if he was flat (to the point where he didn't even liked to be cradled in our arms), and pretty much screamed 24 hours a day. 

He was put on Zantac, the prilosec, and finally (adult sized) Prevacid and he was a changed baby. 

Oh and how are his poops? Henry also had a milk allergy that caused his a lot of digestional issues. 

His poop is sometimes fine, sometimes green and runny. This makes me think there is a dairy issue.

HenHen25

SGC29:

HenHen25:

HenHen25:

Does he cough a lot? Or make gagging noises? Is he congested at all?

Henry also falls on the silent end of reflux. He would actually nurse great to get relief, but pretty much refused to burp, arched his back, flipped out if he was flat (to the point where he didn't even liked to be cradled in our arms), and pretty much screamed 24 hours a day. 

He was put on Zantac, the prilosec, and finally (adult sized) Prevacid and he was a changed baby. 

Oh and how are his poops? Henry also had a milk allergy that caused his a lot of digestional issues. 

His poop is sometimes fine, sometimes green and runny. This makes me think there is a dairy issue.

OK, gagging is a HUGE sign of reflux, so is coughing especially in a baby that age. Look for congestion -- this means the acid is actually going into their sinuses and inflaming them. It took us 2.5 months to figure out why Henry always sounded like he had a cold, but wasnt sick.

For the green poops, I would seriously consider limiting dairy from your diet. Henry had tons of gas, pulling legs and overall digestional issues from the moment he was born. Dairy wasnt suspect as part of the problem until 6 weeks when he started having bloody poop from the allergy. 

Hang in there! Reflux babies are no fun and tend to me a lot more high needs. And definitely call your doctor! There are options out there that can help! If you ever need anything, I'm here for support/help!