my 6 week old son all of a sudden started screaming out in pain during and after feedinds.(formula) he squeezes his fist together and draws up his whole body. when i go to burp him he spits up. he acts like it hurts to touch him or move him. this just started about 2 days ago. any suggestions on what this could mean? by the way, he has reflux which he is taking zantac for.
2007-05-24 15:06:25 · 14 answers · asked by melmom3 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I could have gas, have you tried gas drops.
2007-05-24 15:09:48 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It definitely sounds like reflux, which if he already has it...he may have outgrown his dosage. In that case, you would just need to call his doctor and let him know. Or he could be like my daughter who was breastfed, and the medicine never worked for her. We spent 2 weeks of pure chaos and her in alot of pain before we were pointed towards a natural remedie by a friend. It is called Gripe Water and even though it used to only be available in health food stores, I swear I saw it at Kroger once a while back. IT WAS A MIRACLE. We used it along with frequent burpings and sitting her up after she was fed. She never acted like she was in pain anymore and even though she still spit up alot, it didn't really seem to bother her. And the price was right too, our insurance didn't cover Zantac because it had to be compounded into liquid, so we paid close to 60 dollars a bottle for it and it never worked. The Gripe water is about 12 dollars a bottle and I don't even think we ever went past the 2nd bottle. It is also great for gas. Hopefully some of this helps and good luck.
2007-05-24 15:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by No where to hide 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a problem i had with all my babies. It is gas usually. My littlest ( now 22 months old) also had reflux and was on reflux. Try burping him more frequently . My son had to have prevacid along with the zantac as well. If it continues I would call his dr just in case.
2007-05-24 16:17:43 · answer #3 · answered by femalenamedryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is exactly what my firstborn did and she was on zantac for really bad reflux. They switched her formula and it helped a little. My dr said it had to do with the reflux and that it was eroding her esophagus so every time she ate or burped it would be really painful. They switched her formula to Alimentum. Like I said it helped but she did not outgrow the reflux until she was about 7 months.
2007-05-24 15:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forget the gas drops!
it sounds like he may have a gastrointestional irration going on. consult a pediatric gastroenterologist. he is in serious pain, and the zantac may not be working.
then agian, he may be allergic to the breast milk, or the formula that you are feeding him. so 1) talk to your doc about switching his formula, and 2) consult a peds gastroenterolgist.
I hope he feels better!
2007-05-24 15:14:45 · answer #5 · answered by princess peach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His Zantac doseage probably needs to be increased. How much weight has he gained since the RX was origionally written for?
2007-05-24 15:13:33 · answer #6 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably gas pains give him some gas drops (Mylicon) for the pain. Burping him often during feeding should help also. If you bottle feed you should burp about every 1-2 ounces for a new baby. Hope this helps. The Mylicon should help please try it.
2007-05-24 15:10:59 · answer #7 · answered by perkie5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All good answers, He could also have developed an intolerance to the formula you're using.
Since he's already under medical supervision for his gut, speak to your doctor before making any changes.
2007-05-24 15:13:00 · answer #8 · answered by twosweethounds 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to his dr. the zantac could not be working he might need something different. he could be allergic to the formula and might need a different kind too. just ask the dr.
2007-05-24 15:14:35 · answer #9 · answered by corpsman9903 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the reason why ur 6weeks son is screaming in pain during and after feeding maybe he sufferes from colic i suggested when purbing him also rub his back for a few then purb him again or u could try this ligiud medicine call mylicon is a medicine for baby's that suffered from colic my little one had that to she used to suffer from that but then when i statred giving that medicine to her she slept like an angel.. or they also tell the gas relieve its jut like mylicon but genetric .. goodluck and i hope that ur 6weeks son feels better..
2007-05-24 15:18:09 · answer #10 · answered by boricuabitch4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Switch to alimentum! It will take 2 weeks to work, all the other is in his system! Cows protein is in the other formula and this can cause colic!!!! Use mylican also! Your dr. will tell you this!!!! I have been through it all 3 times! Best wishes!
2007-05-24 15:10:45 · answer #11 · answered by whoa,3boys! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋