Ds will be 8 weeks tomorrow and is a good weight of over 10lbs now. He was born at 37+5.
He is formula fed - cow and gait comfort (since 4 weeks) as we initially thought he had colic. He has had the following symptoms:
- distressed during feeding
- approx 1-1.5 hours after feeding he cries and cries. Very rigid body and very difficult to settle.
- gulping noises up until next feed followed by shrieking
- wheezing, clearing throat, grunting noises during sleep
- waking up mid nap clearly in discomfort. Not able to settle for more than 15-20 mins at a time
- sometimes bringing up milk , other times we have seen it in his mouth and then he has swallowed it
- burps regularly and passes LOTS of wind
- lots of hiccups
- congested nose (all the symptoms listed seemed to have started/ got worse after he had a cold)
On a side note he has very good head control and is very alert. Numerous people and HCP have commented on this since birth.
It appears to be more silent reflux than normal reflux. GP prescribed infant gaviscon yesterday and said to see how we get on.
So far the crying episodes are very slightly less. Don't think this medication is going to cut it but I understand it can take time so will give it until Monday unless there is further change. Only way he is settling is on his front on my chest if I'm lying down. He doesn't appear to be getting into a deep sleep at all.
If your LO had silent reflux do the above symptoms sound similar? What medications worked and how long until you saw an improvement? Any other tips?
We have got the wedge to raise mattress and keeping him upright after feeds (he is mostly in my arms now constantly anyway).
ranitidine was also due then! He seemed to settle quickly after but that may have been from exhaustion as he cried hysterically for exactly an hour, twice this morning. His lip was quivering and everything ! It seemed to be a sore tummy. He didn't really burp or pass wind. 
hang on in there. It's so horrible.