Hi all. Sorry if this is a long one.
I recently took DD2 (6 weeks old) to an osteopath for her fussiness. Osteopath says she's extremely constipated due to gaviscon. She also notices DD2's rash around chest and upper back. Says she could have an allergy since my baby has had 2 rounds of antibiotics. Once when she was born, then again 2 weeks ago.
I stopped giving gaviscon despite reflux and spitting up, since her tummy was causing her to strain A LOT.
She's been ok since, but crying a lot because of reflux. She only likes it if I hold her constantly (doesn't even settle in a carrier unless she's sleeping). This isn't possible, because I have a toddler who also had CMA.
However, DD2 started having really runny poos yesterday and every single one has been like that since.
Went to gp today who agrees she has an allergy but didn't prescribe a hydrolysed formula despite the fact I told her I combi feed??? She just told me to stop bottle feeding and breastfeed only. I'm happy to eliminate dairy from my diet, but at night I need my husband to take over a feed so I can get some rest. Also DD2 is attached to the breast. Even when she falls asleep she just wants to stay latched. I've tried bedsharing whilst bfing but in that position she comes off breast and then wakes up unless she's held and rocked to sleep. Expressing isn't an option since I simply don't have the time.
Anyways my question is, has anyone had any difficulty getting prescribed formula from the gp? I never had any issues with my first.