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Hi Fern,

I think so doc's need to have their qualications checked out! My doc wouldn't refer me either, luckly i have my son on private med cover so i went staight to the private hospital without needing to be refered. What are ur babys symptoms?

Hi Fern. Please you have got some treatment so quickly and things are improving. Is Rebecca very sick with the reflux? Our daughter has silent reflux so is just screaming all the time. These are very trying times!!! I hope Rebecca continues to improve.

Sorry to hear this. How frustrating. Our little girl didn't get constipated but her poo did get much thicker after we started meds. You could ask the hospital for domperidone as that keeps things moving which is what our daughter takes. Also, you could try to give some water in between feeds as our doctor suggested this, although she doesn't want to take the bottle, but could be worth a try. Hope things are improving.

Hi Fern, I read a comment added by your mum and just wanted to say that you aren't alone with the medical profefssion treating you like a neurotic first time mum- we battled for 10months to get our first son treated properly for reflux - i ended up going privately to get it sorted out too. You have to fight so hard and it just makes a distressing situation harder. Our second son has reflux too but i knew the signs and was able to fight for medication much quicker. It really upsets me to think how our eldest son suffered (and still suffers as he still has it) so long.

Sorry you had to stay in hospital but did they get it sorted for you?

Suzanne

Fern, sorry you had to stay in hospital but I hope the fight was worth it and she is now more settled?

Hi Fern,

So sorry to hear about ur experience. My son is also on meds - domperidome and losec mumps tablets. They do give quick results, but as my son puts on weight he has to have a increase in the dose. He is showiong good progress, thank god! He's happy and turning in2 a cheeky monkey. He still has his off days and burping can be an issue. I find as he can sit now as he plays with his toys thy act as a distraction and he burps. Also after his solid feeds i give him warm water in a beaker that also helps him burp well. I wish gp's woould get their acts together, i feel for the people who can't afford to go private (as its not cheap) and who's children and parents have to suffer this awful illness which could lead to more serious problems. My friens tell me to sue my gp, but u know, i don't have the energy as its all put into looking after my son. Hes coming upto 71/2 months now and i'm seeing a small flash lite at the end of the tunnel.

Pls stay in touch.x

Hi fern i had my baby on the 12th of october and i was told on Tuesday he had Acid Reflux after weeks of him fighting his feeds and telling the doc this on 3 different occasions. Its ur right to be referred dont stand for there rubbish, tell them u want ur baby looked at asap its ur right honey. Make an appointement and tell them ur not happy. They supply a servive and they have a duty of care to uphold and they owe ur baby that duty of care. Goodluck xx
michelle

Hi fern,

Can i ask what medication they have put ur daughter on pls as u were saying she is much better. Thank