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Is It the Lactose Base in Formula My Infant Is Reacting To?
Asked by C.S. from New York
on December 11, 2008
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I have a 4.5 month old who has had issues with very sensitive stomach and GERD. He seems to be a bit sensitive to things I eat and I think he is sensitive to milk pro...
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- I would see an allergist. My daughter is allergic to milk, eggs and soy. So just cutting milk may not be the answer. also, try a non hyperalogenic formula, see if t...
- C., It may be that your baby is reacting to the DHA/ARA which is added to the formula. If you Google Cornucopia report you will find more information on this. Basic...
- get a referral to an allergist. I think GERD is often mistaken for allergies. My son was diagnosed at 6 month with allergies with a skin test. He was exclusively bre...
Need Help for 1 Year-old with Reflux
Asked by J.N. from Minneapolis
on August 15, 2009
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Hello Moms! My almost 1 year-old has struggled with GERD since she was born. At this age, she is not spitting up as much anymore. The issue that we are now dealing ...
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- I have to say 3 out of 3 had GERD, 3 out of 3 have Milk and/or soy allergy. Prevacid & zantac, the zantac effertabs go down a bit easier than the zantac liquid(nasty ...
- I have a friend who had to prop up the head end of her child's mattress to help with this. Not a lot, just an inch or so, and it helped but didn't completely do the t...
- I don't understand the reasoning behind not giving the meds. Do they have a side effect you're uncomfortable with? That said, I have no problem giving my kids medi...
GERD - Please Help!
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on February 6, 2008
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I am slightly at my wits end as my 7 week old son has been diagnosed with GERD. He is very fussy when feeding although not all the time. He arches his back and durin...
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- Sorry to hear you are going through this. I would also suggest removing dairy from your diet if you are nursing. I agree with the other post who suggested Dr Feder. ...
- I know exactly what your are going through, since we experienced the same a couple of years ago (I promise it will pass!). Our child also took Prevacid, but we think i...
- My infant daughter had the same issues, but the doctor diagnosed it as Acid Reflux. I didn't think that Gerd was a diagnosis, rather the fluid. It was BAD for the fi...
Any Moms Out There Who Have Toddlers or Preschooler with GERD or Reflux?
Asked by R.S. from Denver
on March 26, 2009
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Just looking for some moms to talk with and ask questions about our childrens' symptoms, diagnosis, tests, diet, etc.
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- R., please check out my website www.mydoterra.com/sharontheoils and look up the oil DigestZen. Just add a drop to 1 tsp. of oil (preferably fractionated coconut oil o...
- Hi R.-- I have a one year old that dealt with reflux. We prefer to use alternative medicine to treat, and there are lots and lots of things that can be done to fix t...
- I am a birth doula and one of my former clients has a toddler with GERD. I will let her know that you are looking for people to talk with and hopefully she will join t...
Gasping for Air
Asked by C.D. from Dallas
on December 3, 2007
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My sisters 1 month old son gasps for breaths alot, when he is eating, sleeping, playing, and anytime inbetween. She has been to the ER twice once they told her that s...
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- One of my twins did this. When we went to see her doctor she told us that she had reflux. She doesn't spit up a lot so I didn't think it was reflux, but the doctor t...
- My youngest son did this and he was not a preemie, did not have GERD, and is totally healthy! It scared me to death though - it sounded like a high pitched whistle. ...
- I would take him to the Pedi. My daughter did this and then her lips started turning blue. She turned out to have Reactive Airways Diease, its totally managble. He may...
Changed Insurance Lately with Pre-existing Conditions?
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on January 13, 2006
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I am thinking of changing health insurance, and have heard they are getting much more picky on what is considered pre-existing and uncoverable conditions. I am concern...
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- As long as you have current coverage, they legally can not deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions. They could make you wait 6 months if you previously had NO ...
- K.- When shopping for insurance, ASK right away about what they consider a pre-existing condition. Every one is different. Some of what you described can be outgrow...
- Hi K., I am a health insurance agent and will be glad to discuss you situation with you. I have an underwriting guide that I can refer to as we go through your son...
Gerd
Asked by T.L. from Detroit
on July 15, 2009
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My son was recently diagnosed with GERD, does anyone know what I can do to make feeding him easier? He is on medications, but he struggles eating still.
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- Hello T., have you tried chiropractic treatment? Good luck! ~Carmen~
- T.---How old is he? Are you breastfeeding? If so, his symptoms could caused by what you may be eating. I am just beginning to study intestinal disorders in my welln...
- HI, From a homeopathic perspective, GERD is a symptom and not a diagnosis. All the medicine in the world won't fix the problem - but rather will mask the cause. O...
Seeking Advice for Babies Who Have GERD
Asked by G.M. from Washington DC
on April 30, 2008
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Anyone out there have any tips or can share experiences with their infant having GERD?
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- Keep her on an incline, never flat on her back. My daughter slept in a swing for the first 4 months, then became a tummy sleeper in her crib. Hike up the angle of her ...
- When our daughter was a baby, the Zantac and things like that didn't help - most made is worse. Our pediatricion put her on Carafate Suspension before eating and it m...
- Girl I feel your pain. I have a 4 month old with the same problem. He is finally starting to do a little better. He also is on prevacid which I think is a total hit an...
Any Mothers Dealing with an Infant That Has GERD and a Swallowing Disorder?
Asked by A.W. from Sumter
on April 29, 2008
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I have a seven month old that does not have any interest in eating baby food. He sometimes will eat from the spoon but cries and gags while swallowing and suffers from...
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- My daughter is now 10 months and we have dealth with severe GERD since she was born. We started her on Prevacid at four months after seeing she was just becoming more ...
- Hi A. I have 18 month old twins and the girl had the reflux real bad. We were placed on zantac and reglan for over 1 year. Just in the last month or two we were able ...
- Your baby might not have trouble swallowing but intolerance to some type of foods. I remember watching a TV show where there was a baby who would have trouble swallowi...
Endoscopy
Asked by K.B. from Indianapolis
on February 27, 2008
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Hi moms,
My dd has suffered from GERD on and off since 8 months. Her tummy is constantly swallen and gassy even on prevacid, not long after she gets off the medicat...
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- Do not worry. My daughter at 16 months had an endoscopy done because she was losing weight rapidly and was always upset and crying. When she had it done she was aslee...
- Hi I have an almost 10 year old who had had 2 endoscopy's and colonoscopys (sorry sp) by the time she was 1. The second time they did biopsy's of her intestines while...
- My grandson vomited for a year & they couldn't find anything wrong.3 trips to the chiropractor & he was fine. His Vegas nerve got pinched during delivery,& once they f...
