I would tend to agree with River. There is a link between reflux and dairy intolerance in babies. (Certainly is in our case).
LF formula may help, but it is not dairy free. So if it is the protein, rather than the lactose, that is a problem then LF formula probably won't help. IHTMS.
My dd vomitted and had the runs all the time I breast fed.She was diagnosed as intolerent by the paed and with reflux by the gp. Now looking back I`m not convinced of the reflux diagnosis nevertheless I do have experience of using various formulas. apparently HA formulas are always used as a first line before any lactose free, goat or soy versions as the lactose is partially broken down which is supposed to be most appropriate for intolerence as opposed to the latter for allergy. I used the plain HA-AR formula as opposed to gold which wasn`t available at the time. I wondered if the gold variety might be quite rich if the problems hadn`t occurred with the organic brand.
Due to constipation, I changed the routine to just HA in the daytime and HAAR at night.My theory being that dd was more likely to throw up whilst laying down if it was reflux. At 7 months after weaning onto solid and one or two prolonged episodes of gut problems i started dd on gold follow on normal formula and fingers crossed it`s working so far. She has always been an erratic feeder ie) whole bottle one time half next and sometimes a quarter if really distracted and excitable. I try not to worry about this and so long as she is otherwise healthy it`s okay.
As far as reflux is concerned, the paeds in my area tend not to like to diagnose reflux and in turn do not treat it.Some gps however will treat with meds sometimes zantac sometimes PPI drugs like losec.My dd hated the meds and they were an absolute nightmare to give her. They appeared to work in the short term but the formula feed really seemed to make a huge difference and I eventually told the gp I was stopping the meds.
I felt really bad for ceasing breastfeeding but now I look back and think that I did what I had to do to keep my dd healthy.
I saw a pediatrician on Monday and my DD was diagnosed with a milk protein allergy. He is now on a prescription formula which is sooooo expensive, but at least his irritability and abdominal pains will go away gradually, should take about 2-3 weeks to be fully out of his system. I am happy this situation has been resolved and I can get him onto the right track.
Am soooo glad that you now have some answer's - so hard when you don't know what is bothering them
After months of scratching my head and numerous Paed visits, my DS was also diagnosed with Milk Protein allergy and i now have him on Karicare Soy formula (Soy doesn't work for all babies) and a dairy free diet - also still use Brauer Stomach Calm at night before his night bottle . . fixed his vomiting and irritability within days
Hope everything continues to get better for you and bubs
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