Going to get 'diagnosed' with reflux

[chody47]

So, in 2 hours I'm taking DD2 to the doc as I'm positive she has reflux. It's not as bad as DD1's, but its there. Last time out paed finally agreed there was something wrong at her 6 week check. This time I'm going to the GP. I want them to believe me straight away. I know what reflux is after enduring it with DD1 but I'm afraid the doc will want to take a wait and see approach.

So, my question to you is, do you have any tips for getting the doc to believe its not just 'another' spewy baby who has you twisted around their little finger by screaming until you pick them up or pop them upright after a feed? Or who you can hear the vomit going up and down their throat whilst they are screaming, even when nothing is produced. Or can be happy for hours and then have reflux episodes....

[NicNac]

No tips, but good luck. Fingers crossed he listens to an experienced mama!

[PumpkinZulu]

I just told them straight out, told them all her symptoms and that I could see she was clearly in pain. That I didn't care about always vomiting so long as there was no pain. Explain you've had a child with reflux and you know the signs. Good luck, I hope they listen, there's nothing worse than seeing your baby in pain.

[Razzberry]

Id say, I have one reflux daughter so I know the signs and even though she doesnt seem as bad as my first as yet, I dont want to let it get as bad as her. Thats what I said about my son! My daughter started zantac at 3 weeks and losec at 4 months - by then the bad habits and damage was done - to her and myself! Thats why my son started losec at 10 days old and a prescription formula at 6 weeks! Completely different reflux journey for the 2 of them, and my son doesnt have all the issues my daughter still has.

[chody47]

Well there was no issues. I went in and said that I'm seeing the same things that her sister had - not as bad but still there. They were happy to let me give losec a go to see if it makes a difference.

It's nice to be listened to.

[Mrs P]

So glad you didn't have any problems hun. My GP was awesome when I took DS last week, she just said "well you're an experienced Mum so you know something's not right". Love it when a GP listens!

[Pholi]

So glad it was an essy visit - I think most GPs are happy to listen when a mother describes things that are not normal, especially when you've been through it before.

[Razzberry]

So glad you were supported, though I hate that doctors treated me so differently with my first when I desperately needed help for my screaming non sleeping baby!