aniejade that sounds like my son!
Jake was a colicky baby, who was then diagnosed with silent reflux, and I know EXACTLY what you mean about not wanting to go out, yelling at the baby (not my best settling technique!) and the non stop crying.
I only really started to "like" and "enjoy" Jake when he hit the 4-6month mark and the reflux was under control. He is now 9months and is still on 20mg of Losec a day but is a much happier baby now, and I am a happier mum too. The RISA website has some good tips on it and can put you in touch with other mums in your area as a support group. There were some days I would say to my husband that I was taking him back to the hospital for an exchange!
I remember spending new years with my best friend who has no children and Jake screamed the whole time and we all ended up in bed by 10 or 11 we were all exhausted! She was saying "is there anything you can do? Why is he crying?"
Have you out his cot / mattress on an angle - around 30 degrees - that will help with the sleeping, and keep him upright after a feed for at least 20 mins. If you have a baby bjorn carrier or one similar that holds them upright that is great bcos you can do stuff. Also I found Jake refused to bring up his wind bcos it hurt too much and Infacol drops helped with that.
The reflux babies thread is full of wonderful people who are in the same situation and really supportive.
What state are you in there are some support groups around too.
Good luck! *hugs*
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