At wits end... Wont stop screaming

**katkins** · March 14th, 2008, 08:34 AM

Mel, I use donnalix to help with the wind pains (helps them bring it up, and has something to lessen the pains) and if u suspect refulx, gaviscon should help (both are OTC meds so no script needed!). I'm suspecting my man get's it at times. I have had exact same problems. But it's settling a bit as he's learning how to push out the wind etc. But he still arches his back when on boob sometimes and has a vomit 2-3hrs after a feed sometimes. But My man is handling it without anything. We manage to get it up and he feels better so...
some things u can try are cycling the legs (lay bub on back and make motions like he/she is riding a bike) helps them move it thru, warm DEEP baths so they can kick legs and move wind thru, pressure on tummy while rubbing the back helps....
Just letting u know it does get better and it shouldn't take too long hon. The main problem is usually that they don't know how to burp it up and fluff it out the other end so they end up in pain. Once they learn that, it all settles a fair bit. There may still be bad times, but they are less regular. Hope some of my suggestions help.

**Olive** · March 14th, 2008, 08:40 AM

aaww mel i hope the MCHN ha some answers for you today

**~Trish~** · March 14th, 2008, 08:42 AM

It does get better I promise! My MCHN told me that the Infacol can take up to 24 hours to work if you give it with every feed so it may be worth persevering just in case.

I wonder if she is overtired by the evening? Just a thought, I'm no expert! Up to an hour and a half of wake time during the day is a lot for a little bub. I realised this with my DS when he was your bub's age and I put him to bed after 45-60 minutes of wake time and he was much happier. Your bub may be different of course!

Hope you find a solution soon

**Mel09** · March 14th, 2008, 12:39 PM

Thanks again guys...

MCHN gave some goo dsuggestions and was so understanding... We have switched formula to lactose free, as it can help with colic... we are using infacol at every feed not just the night... and having mylanta twice a day. We will see how that goes over the next few days, as well as trying to keep her awake for witching hour earlier, so she might settle better at night.

I also have an appt with paed chiro next Thurs, couldn't get into the ones you guys said, but same clinic at Boronia, fingers crossed...

wish me luck!

**~Trish~** · March 15th, 2008, 02:28 PM

How are things going today Mel? That is awesome that you are going to the chiro! Will you be seeing Adam? My sister takes her DD to him and she raves about him!

I really hope it all goes well for you