My DD has severe reflux ( still has it at 2 years old and is still on medication). I don't know why you were told there is no evidence medication works for reflux - If my dd wasn't on meds she would not eat, lose weight (again), have more muscle problems (as was constantly tense and didn't learn to isolate her muscles). Also the damage to her throat could cause permanent scarring and issues. Medication does help for many babies - I hate that my DD has been on meds her whole life but the alternative is also not something that is possible for many reflux bubs. I found Zantac did hardly anything, but Losec did help alot - nothing has every helped completely (but thats because my DD's is quite bad) but it helps with the pain and thats the main thing. She is now on Nexium.
I wish you all the best. The first Paed that I went to, wasn't very helpful, but the next one I saw for a second opinion was extremely helpful and knew lots of info about treatments.
Have you tried a baby hammock for sleeping? Lots of Mums with reflux babies find it is a life saver. We used one for both our babies and it is pretty much the only piece of baby paraphernalia I haven't got rid of yet.
If you PMed ~Trish~ she might be able to give you some advice about hammocks. She sells them so she's our resident hammock expert.
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