Acid Reflux

pedatric chiropractor, if you can't find one a regular chiropractor can help too. we never had the "colicy" stage b/c of the chiropractic help we got before they would get to that age. But my 3 y/o didn't poop for days on end after getting a burium x-ray series (at 1 week) until he ended up on an IV at the hospital because he was sick (at 3mo). I hope that chiropractic helps is a solution that you will think about.

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I would try a chiropracter. If you've never been to one and are fearful about it, don't be. Find a chiropracter that specializes in children, or atleast has a background in it. for younger children the do more of a massage then anything else. My daughter went to a chiropracter after 3 years of battling dr's on an ear infection. Just give it a try, and worse comes to worse you can keep going to the dr. K.

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Try a chiropractor. I know that may sound unreal, but during birth process the vertebrate and other bones can be displaced which in turn can cause various problems as all the nerves come from the backbone. Look for a very good chiropractor that works with infants and children. One of my children cried a lot when she was an infant and he adjusted her back and lo and behold it worked. Her crying ceased. This can not hurt to try. Hope your baby gets better very soon. J. B.

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Hi B.! What a hard situation for you and your poor little girl. If medical experts have found no clear mechanical cause, and the reflux is severe and accompanied by constipation, then it's definitely time to put on your investigator's hat and go to work.

Many moms have mentioned allergies, and I highly recommend checking that option out first--even before a chiropractor. These days it seems food allergies and intolerances are playing a larger role in children's behaviors. Considering the severity of the situation, I would have her screened asap, esp. if there's any history of intolerances or allergies on either side of the family.

A second angle you can investigate in the short term is to intensely reflect on your child's situation and temperment and see if you can find answers there. Would you say she is generally easy-going, compliant child who handles new situations and people w/ease? Who lets anyone hold her and isn't picky about her environment? Isn't inclined to fuss? Etc.? If this is the case, allergies may be the more likely answer.

Or would you describe her as sensitive? Like does she take a long time to adjust to new situations or people? Is she one of those babies who doesn't like being held by strangers, doesn't like being in new situations, doesn't like busy environments? How does she do in the car? In the tub? How does she do w/textures--like does she seem picky about her clothing, touch sensations (hates grass, for example) or food? What about movement? Does she hate swinging or being tossed in the air? Or does she crave lots of movement? (She may be a bit too young to tell here.) Does she hate being on her back or hate diaper changes? Does she have clear adversions to certain noises or visual stimuli? How is her sleep? Is she a particularly fussy baby?

If any of these are the case, then you might consider whether her GI issues are stress induced. That is a possibility for a child who is sensitive (ever know anyone who dealt w/anxiety by getting stomachaches?) or who has sensory issues. You may not hear about it from many sources, but it is a real possibility if you feel she is a sensitive child.

If you decide the latter may be the case, you're welcome to email me directly. I have a lot of experience w/this kind of stress/ sensory-induced GI trouble and am happy to talk more.

I can also say that prune juice can be very irritating to a newborn's stomach. If possible, you should check into another laxative option, like mirolax which is available OTC at Walgreen's. Talk to your dr/pharmacist about this option for a newborn and for the best way to get it to her b/c you have to be careful w/the laxative to liquid ratio.

I hope you get some answers soon. J.

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Hello,

I know a family that went through this same thing. Their 6-week-old daughter was diagnosed with acid reflux and nothing seemed to help. Out of desperation, the mother sought the help of a chiropractor that does adjustments on infants. After one chiropractic adjustment, the infant slept thought the night and nursed comfortably, with no recurring signs of acid reflux. Check these links:

http://www.colichelp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1741
http://www.chirotips.com/infants_need_chiropractic_care.htm

I am a firm believer in the power of chiropractic. When the spine is in alignment, the nerves and muscles connected to the vertebrae can do their job. When the spine is pinched (in your baby's case -- perhaps from labor and delivery?), the nerves are pinched and the muscles that attach are stretched and forced. It really could be that simple.

Unfortunately, most medical doctors do not admit that chiropractic is a viable health-care alternative. They want to give meds or prescribe surgery. For those of us who have experienced first-hand the benefits of chiropractic care and regular spinal check-ups, we are believers. No drugs, no surgery, just hands-on spinal adjustments.

Good luck!

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To help her spitting up try taking her to a chiropractor for an adjustment. I did for my daughter when she was 3 months old and it worked for her. She didn't have acid reflux but she was spitting up a lot. She hasn't since and she is now 1. As for the constipation she may be getting to much iron in her diet. I know to much iron can make babies constipated. I hopes this helps.

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Oh the poor honey! My son had GREAT success with chiropractic treatment. I was sceptical at first but it really worked and he loved it. There is a wonderful pediatric chiropracter in Shorewood named Monica Maroney...at Shorewood Family Chiropractic. Before we found her, my son also took Previcid, which seemed to help too. Once we started the chiropractic stuff, we were able to get him off the meds. He's 7 months now and a very happy little dude. Good luck!

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