Silent reflux?

[sunnyfields25]

Hi there

I've previously posted on another board about squirming and grunting that my DS does, but over the past couple of weeks it's got worse and I'm becoming more convinced it's silent reflux. The health visitor said it's probably normal baby noises, and the GP said it's colic, but I'm not convinced. He's 5 weeks old now and breastfed. I just wondered if anyone has a baby with diagnosed silent reflux, and if these symptoms sound familiar:

Fussy feeder
Rapid weight gain
Frequent hiccups
Writhing and groaning when placed on back (much better held upright)
Excess wind from bottom end
Bubbly tummy

I think they're the main things. Also, could I ask whether any prescribed medication helped to fix the silent reflux? I was going to try asking if we could try infant gaviscon, but I've read it might not be very effective if the reflux is silent.

Thanks very much 😀

Do you have a fast let down/high milk supply? I'd recommend seeing a breastfeeding support person - there's loads of drop in support or helplines to call - my thought would be to make sure he's getting enough hind milk not just the lactose rich foremilk. When you feed do you feed properly on one side until it's empty?

www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/twitter-and-blog/youve-got-so-much-milk-youre-so-lucky-no-im-bloody-not-oversupply-colic-and-reflux