XP BMB: Reflux moms

cedenton · October 2012

Ever since starting prilosec, DS has had these "episodes" at night where he wakes up SCREAMING. I go in his room and pick him up. His back is arched super far back and he's spitting up clear liquid and it's kind've bubbly. Not formula or milk. In between spitting he screams. I hold him tight, wipe his face and after a minute or so he falls back asleep.

During the day he's spitting up less for the most part, but the nighttime episodes, 4 in about 8 days are frightening. They only happen at night so I wonder if it has something to do with sleeping on his tummy, though this is supposed to be better for reflux babies.

I don't know if I should call the pedi about it or wether this is just reflux because most of the time he's had "silent reflux." Is this similar to anything your babies' do or does it sound like I should call the pedi NOW and not wait until his 2 mo appt on Monday?

cedenton · October 2012

He takes Prilosec 1.1 ml 2x/day. While he transitions he's also on Zantax 2x day in between the Prilosec. I've been weaning down the evening Zantac dose.

He was 9lbs 14 oz when prescribed the Prilosec a week ago and he was put on a higher calorie regimen since then due to slow weight gain so he's now 10lbs 9 oz. His first night "episode" was just a couple of days after starting the Prilosec.

I might have to try the wedge, though I find it a strange coincidence that this would start right after beginning Prilosec. With continuing the Zantac, it shouldn't be a lack of medication, thought Zantac is quite weight sensitive.

BuckeyeBride200 · October 2012

I would call. Maybe he's outgrown his dosage or maybe they can try something else. Our G/I pedi prescribed Prevacid and Eryped. This helped DS a lot. He still puked a lot but was able to gain weight. He outgrew GERD by 9 months. GL! I know it sucks...

cedenton · October 2012

I'll have to wait until tomorrow. I called and they're closed because of the storm.

Stephorse · October 2012

We are using the Zantac and it has been working great. My DS doesn't like to be on his stomach so he still sleeps on his back, but is sleeping in his swing as he does not like his crib yet. Having his head at a slighter incline was recommended by my ped and it has been working great. Also after feedings he likes to fall asleep on his side while he's in my arms. I wouldn't recommend putting him on his side at night, but maybe during the day? I would call the pedi as it sounds like he has outgrown his dose. I'm trying to figure out if I should do the same as we had really bad episodes Sat and Sun but he seems to be doing a lot better today so we'll see.