acid reflux?

[cwren]

my son has acid reflux he's now 28 month and his medications for it are domperidone x4, omeprazole x2 and infant gaviscone he's due to go into hospital for a feeding peg and his doctor has recommended having another proceedure at the same time to help with his reflux does anyone know if this proceedure works and are there any draw backs?

[ChitChatNIne]

Is it a Nissen Fundoplication?

Cheryl

[cwren]

yes that's what the consultant said it was called are there any draw backs from having it done, he's now classed as being urgent for the op as he's lost more weight he's 28 month and weighs 17 pound 9 ounces.

[ChitChatNIne]

Yes and no .. I'm not well enough versed .. let me see if I can get somebod to post back who has more exp. in this area ... definitely if you have time do some research as you make your decision.

Cheryl

[cwren]

thanks for trying to help have downloaded some info and going to read it through tonight then make final decision.


Colette

[momoftwo378]

I am not sure of any procedures but my 4 1/2 month old son has acid reflux.   We had him on zyntax and mylanta.   It didn't seem to be helping much.   He was only able to eat a 1/4 to 1/2 oz of formula at a time and than he would scream.  He would do manly burps when he burped.   He would throw himself back and pull his legs up to chest.   He wasn't sleeping either.    So I did some research on line and found this stuff called colic calm.   We started giving it to him twice a day (had the ped check it out first before we gave it to him)  He started getting better.   Was able to eat 4 oz without screaming and doing manly burps.   He was starting to coo and smile.   He even was sleeping a little better.  We weren't sure if it was helping or if it was the other meds or he was just out growing it.  Until we ran out of the stuff.   We ordered more, during the week it took to get the stuff by mail,  he reverted back to the same way he was before.   Once we got it, a day later, he was good again.   We notices if he doesn't get it a least one time before dinner, around dinner time he just screams and we can't calm him down.   We give me the colic calm, 1/2 hour later he is good again.   I swear by this stuff and am telling everyone with a little one that has this problem to give it a try.  

[ChitChatNIne]

If you have a minute can you list the ingredients .. I am really curious.  thanks!

Cheryl

[momoftwo378]

A Homeopathic Blend of Chamomile, Fennel, Caraway, Peppermint, Ginger, Aloe, Lemon Balm, Blackthorn and Vegetable Charcoal.  Directly off web page for Colic Calm.    Below I copied and pasted off web page.....

Chamomilla (Chamomile)
Great for easing the colic symptoms of irritability, nervous tension and anxiousness. Chamomile is one of the best and most commonly used remedies for insomnia and restlessness, especially effective when baby is hypersensitive to pain.

Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel)
Inhibits spasms in smooth muscles, like those in the intestinal tract. Fennel has long been used by herbalists for indigestion and as a gas-relieving and gastrointestinal tract cramp-relieving agent. It also provides pain-reducing and anti-microbial actions.

Carum Carvi (Caraway)
Has been used effectively for over 5,000 years to relieve flatulence, heartburn and indigestion. Caraway is widely recognized as an antispasmodic for mild spasms of the gastrointestinal tract.

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint)
An excellent digestive aid that is well known for its ability to induce the expulsion of gas from the stomach and intestines. Peppermint also has antispasmodic effects and stimulates bile flow. As early as the Middle Ages, ancient doctors knew what modern science has confirmed – enhancing and rebalancing the body’s bile secretions are essential for the treatment of indigestion including gastric acid reflux.

Zingiber Officinale (Ginger)
An outstanding soothing natural medicine for the gastrointestinal tract. Like peppermint, ginger has been shown to beneficially influence gastric mobility while also exerting antispasmodic effects. It is also a very effective remedy for nausea.

Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm)
Known for its relaxing and gas-relieving (carminative) effects. Also shown to be effective in treating insomnia and improving quality of sleep. Lemon balm is frequently combined with peppermint for soothing upset stomach.

Aloe Socotrina (Aloe)
Useful for gas, rumbling in the stomach, and cramping prior to stool. Also helps relieve bloating and pain over the liver region.

Prunus Spinosa (Blackthorn)
Relieves pressure of abdominal flatulence which can cause cramp-like and aching pains in the bladder region. Also relaxes spasmodic colic and restores regularity.

Carbo Vegetabilis (Vegetable Carbon)
Recognized for its ability to eliminate toxins in the body. Provides relief from gas, indigestion, abdominal distention with cramping pains, and belching.

Carbo Vegetabilis (Vegetable Charcoal) H.U.S.P
Charcoal, or carbon as it is also called, is the most abundant element on earth. Carbon is an important element; the human body is composed of 18% carbon by weight (70% of the body is water). The form of carbon used in homeopathic medicine is Carbo Vegetabilis (Vegetable Charcoal) H.U.S.P. (Homeopathic United States Pharmacopeia), a pure, naturally-produced, non-carcinogenic vegetable carbon. This carbon that we use has been ground into a fine, black, odorless and tasteless powder. It is tested for utmost purity, and is completely safe for human consumption. It works by a process called adsorption - which means that it has the amazing ability to attract other substances to its surface and hold them there (this is scientifically different from absorption, which means to incorporate or assimilate a substance).  On its way though the digestive tract, it collects toxins and contaminants via adsorption. It also adsorbs gases, thus relieving flatulence, bloating and gas pains. It is fully excreted in bowel movements, so it will temporarily darken stools. Because vegetable charcoal is not a drug, it has no direct action on any organ of the body; it does not enter the bloodstream, nor is it absorbed into the body. All of it passes out of the body system naturally and easily, along with the gases and toxins it has collected on its journey. It is without rival as a cleansing agent and in assisting the healing process of the body as well as preventing intestinal infections. Reference – Journal of the American Medical Association