BusyMum Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 and I am so torn about it. On one hand he is taking way more losec than he should be to control his reflux, there is a family history of a rare allergic condition that could cause tissue damage to his throat, and we can't introduce many foods unless we know whether they could harm him - these would include wheat, dairy, beef, chicken, soy, salycilates, possibly rice and more. But on the other hand he is so tiny and I keep second guessing myself as he doesn't seem at all sick - he seems perfectly fine. But in the last few days since I cut down his losec dose to a normal adult level, and have been giving him biscuits with wheat in, he has been unsettled, waking screaming, refluxy and has vomited three times. I know that doing this diagnostic surgery is the right thing and it will give us an answer one way or the other. But emotionally I am so torn at putting a wee baby through it. It sucks being a parent and having to make this kind of decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 :grouphug:Good mamas worry. It's their job. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in the NH Woods Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I will pray for your little one. It is so very difficult to watch our little ones go through a difficult time. :grouphug: Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 :grouphug: :grouphug: My little guy has reflux so I know what you are dealing with. He hasn't had any surgery or anything like that and we took him off of his medicine, but I know what you are talking about. It's tough. Hang in there :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 He had such severe reflux that he was continually aspirating his own vomit, and they went in to look at his throat, opening to stomach, and way down into his lungs. His lungs were full of curdled looking milk. Anyway, the procedure itself was no problem. He was fine afterwards. He did eventually outgrow the reflux at around 18 months. We thought he was going to need surgery, thankfully he did not. He was on propulsid for a long time though, a medication that is now off the market. Hope everything goes well, and keep us posted! Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Wondering how things went. Been thinking about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 How did the procedure go? I hope you and the little guy are home and comfy and that maybe you got some answers today. ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I am just seeing this---I hope things went well! Praying for the little one and the rest of the family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.