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XP: Reflux / meds question

kianewkianew
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DS was diagnosed this past weekend with having reflux.  They prescribed Prevacid and told us for the first couple of days, to give it to him twice a day then drop down to once a day (which we did today).  It seems like he isn't spitting up as much now, but he still sounds really congested (dr. told me congestion goes along with reflux sometimes).  Does anyone know how long until that will start sounding better?  I'm so worried about all of this and about him being uncomfortable, etc.  I'm also really worried about him having another choking/gagging episode.  It just sickens me to think about it :(  
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Re: XP: Reflux / meds question

  • mhopmhop

    Campbell has severe reflux and from what I understand from her GI dr., Prevacid doesn't actually prevent the spitting up, it only neutralized the stomach acids so it doesn't burn.  So, he will still spit up and could have choking/gagging and congestion...

    Other medicines (which come with potential side effects) such as Reglan actually speed up the food moving through the stomach so they help with spitting up.  

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  • Mrs.ReemMrs.Reem
    Ditto Mhop. Unfortunately it's not going to prevent the spitting up. It just prevents pain and ulcers. It's a very tricky problem and just requires time which sucks. :(
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  • Mrs.OLMrs.OL
    Ditto pps.  My DS is on Zantac and our pedi said that the meds will help neutralize the acids.  Is DC on formula or breastmilk?  We had been using Similac Sensitive RS which is thicker than most formulas (it contains rice starch) which is supposed to help reduce spit ups.  You may want to try that.  I think Enfamils version is Enfamil AR.  It is so sad to see them in such discomfort.  I hope he's feeling better soon!
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  • TheShellSeekerTheShellSeeker member

    I agree with the pps.  Also wanted to add that it can take up to 2 weeks for the prevacid to start working.  A good website to look at is infantrefluxdisease.com  There's alot of helpful info there and message boards. 

    DS is always congested from reflux.  I use saline nose drops several times a day and it helps him some. 

     

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  • kianewkianew

    imageMrs.OL:
    Ditto pps.  My DS is on Zantac and our pedi said that the meds will help neutralize the acids.  Is DC on formula or breastmilk?  We had been using Similac Sensitive RS which is thicker than most formulas (it contains rice starch) which is supposed to help reduce spit ups.  You may want to try that.  I think Enfamils version is Enfamil AR.  It is so sad to see them in such discomfort.  I hope he's feeling better soon!

    DS is BF and I would hate to switch to formula unless it will truly help him. 

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  • kianewkianew
    imageTheShellSeeker:

    I agree with the pps.  Also wanted to add that it can take up to 2 weeks for the prevacid to start working.  A good website to look at is infantrefluxdisease.com  There's alot of helpful info there and message boards. 

    DS is always congested from reflux.  I use saline nose drops several times a day and it helps him some. 

     

    His congestion sounds more like it is in his chest... does that seem right?

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