Re: Doc won't change Periactin dose-Leah

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Thanks. You made a good point. At least she is on the chart for

weight to height and that is a plus! Thanks for the link.

mom to Autumn

> >

> > Hi. I posted earlier about the Periactin not increasing Autumn's

> > appetite. It was originally 1/2 tsp twice a day, then upped to

> 1/2

> > tsp 3 times. Still no change. I asked if I could do 3/4 tsp.

> twice

> > a day because 1/2 didn't work no matter how often it was given.

I

> > was told it either works or it doesn't and a higher dose wouldn't

> > make a difference. I'm not satisfied with that answer and we

have

> an

> > appt with the geneticist tomorrow morning. Should I mention this

> to

> > him and see what he says? It is the GI and assistant that are

> doing

> > the Periactin and dosing. Also, how concerned should I be with

> her

> > at a little over 14lbs and 11 1/2 mos old? Is that good? She

was

> > born 5lbs 6 oz and 18 1/2 inches...she now just made it to about

> 26

> > inches. They are more concerned because she was 11 1/2 lbs at 6

> > months and has only gained 2 1/2lbs and 2 1/2 inches in 5 1/2

> months.

> > Is that normal? They talk about a feeding tube if Periactin

> doesn't

> > work. Is that necessary?

> >

> >

> > Any info appreciated.

> >

> > thanks again for all of your help

> >

> > mom to Autumn, 2 crazy boys, and one baby on the way