Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 In a message dated 2/10/2004 12:31:21 PM Central Standard Time, hlbbet@... writes: This is usually considered reflux.During everyone of my pregnancies reflux was my yucky thing to deal with(acid reflux).Has she ever had a PH probe?My 4 year old was tested as an infant he was refluxing over 100 times an hour(nasty no wonder he was starving almost to death).I had to fight his pediatrician who wpuldn't order the test(the cf clinic ordered it for me thru their GI specialist).I hope everything goes better.BeckyB.-Mama to 8-2w/cf and Nana to 2 Becky, How miserable is this test? Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 In a message dated 2/10/2004 12:39:07 PM Central Standard Time, Ecobb@... writes: One thing our CF doctor prescribed, and although this isn't specifically for reflux, it certainly helped my daughter with her stomach acid and effectiveness of the enzymes, was Zantac syrup. I don't know if that would control the acid enough to help with reflux- just a thought. Elias I forgot Thank you they did say that I could give her something like Zantac! I am going to try that tonight. Thanks again. Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 In a message dated 2/10/2004 2:54:20 PM Central Standard Time, Rojas5915@... writes: They usually do an upper g.i. endoscropy, small scope down to ileal-secal valve, takes about fifteen minutes; I never let them knock me out; then they do a blood gastrin test, but the first test really tells it all, and subsequent therapy is based on that---I will NOT let them do a barium swallow test with me--way too dangerous, in my thoroughly biased, but experienced opinion! Good luck, Love, to you and the kids, Becky B., and to you, Deb A., n Thanks n like always you are full of knowledge!!! Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 This is usually considered reflux.During everyone of my pregnancies reflux was my yucky thing to deal with(acid reflux).Has she ever had a PH probe?My 4 year old was tested as an infant he was refluxing over 100 times an hour(nasty no wonder he was starving almost to death).I had to fight his pediatrician who wpuldn't order the test(the cf clinic ordered it for me thru their GI specialist).I hope everything goes better.BeckyB.-Mama to 8-2w/cf and Nana to 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 One thing our CF doctor prescribed, and although this isn't specifically for reflux, it certainly helped my daughter with her stomach acid and effectiveness of the enzymes, was Zantac syrup. I don't know if that would control the acid enough to help with reflux- just a thought. Elias Re: Question!!Reflux This is usually considered reflux.During everyone of my pregnancies reflux was my yucky thing to deal with(acid reflux).Has she ever had a PH probe?My 4 year old was tested as an infant he was refluxing over 100 times an hour(nasty no wonder he was starving almost to death).I had to fight his pediatrician who wpuldn't order the test(the cf clinic ordered it for me thru their GI specialist).I hope everything goes better.BeckyB.-Mama to 8-2w/cf and Nana to 2 ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 Hey gal . I am so happy whenever I see you on line. Great to be able to -right. I am also happy all is going so well LOVE & HUGS, grandmoMBEV Re: Question!!Reflux This is usually considered reflux.During everyone of my pregnancies reflux was my yucky thing to deal with(acid reflux).Has she ever had a PH probe?My 4 year old was tested as an infant he was refluxing over 100 times an hour(nasty no wonder he was starving almost to death).I had to fight his pediatrician who wpuldn't order the test(the cf clinic ordered it for me thru their GI specialist).I hope everything goes better.BeckyB.-Mama to 8-2w/cf and Nana to 2 ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 Sometimes it does, especially if there is not a large hiatal hernia! Good suggestion, Elias--thank you--Love to you and to yours, n Rojas Re: Question!!Reflux This is usually considered reflux.During everyone of my pregnancies reflux was my yucky thing to deal with(acid reflux).Has she ever had a PH probe?My 4 year old was tested as an infant he was refluxing over 100 times an hour(nasty no wonder he was starving almost to death).I had to fight his pediatrician who wpuldn't order the test(the cf clinic ordered it for me thru their GI specialist).I hope everything goes better.BeckyB.-Mama to 8-2w/cf and Nana to 2 ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 They usually do an upper g.i. endoscropy, small scope down to ileal-secal valve, takes about fifteen minutes; I never let them knock me out; then they do a blood gastrin test, but the first test really tells it all, and subsequent therapy is based on that---I will NOT let them do a barium swallow test with me--way too dangerous, in my thoroughly biased, but experienced opinion! Good luck, Love, to you and the kids, Becky B., and to you, Deb A., n Re: Question!!Reflux In a message dated 2/10/2004 12:31:21 PM Central Standard Time, hlbbet@... writes: This is usually considered reflux.During everyone of my pregnancies reflux was my yucky thing to deal with(acid reflux).Has she ever had a PH probe?My 4 year old was tested as an infant he was refluxing over 100 times an hour(nasty no wonder he was starving almost to death).I had to fight his pediatrician who wpuldn't order the test(the cf clinic ordered it for me thru their GI specialist).I hope everything goes better.BeckyB.-Mama to 8-2w/cf and Nana to 2 Becky, How miserable is this test? Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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