Comments on: Reflux Revisited

By: ariana

ariana — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:41:17 +0000

Stephanie,
Thank you so much (as always) for the excellent info.. I’m going to contact Marci today. Did you call or email to get a referral?

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:22:46 +0000

You know what Ariana? We had a really wonderful pediatric GI when we lived in Rhode Island, but the one we switched to when we moved to Oregon was HORRIBLE. MARCI-Kids (I saw that you referenced them above) actually has a physician referral system. We used it to find a new doctor for Chloe when we moved here and he was absolutely WONDERFUL. He took such good care of her and he became Ginger’s doctor shortly after she was born. Sadly, he passed away unexpectedly when she was just a few weeks old. I was beside myself, but I made an appointment with another MARCI recommended doctor and he is fantastic – I could not be happier with him. Not only is he really kind to/gentle with Ginger, but he actually listens to my concerns, offers helpful suggestions, and is really up to date on research and dosing (which many doctors aren’t.) I honestly couldn’t love him more. If you’re having all this difficulty with your current GI, you might want to see if MARCI can recommend someone else in your area.

(BTW, I was skeptical when I originally contacted them because the doctor we’d been going to was the head of the department at the hospital we were going to and I’d just read a big magazine article about how well-respected she was, blah, blah, blah. She’s so well-known in these parts, I figured she’d come out on the top of the list. Needless to say, I was thrilled to see she wasn’t on the list AT ALL.)

By: ariana

ariana — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:14:30 +0000

I definitely am trying to find someone else.. there is this amazing one in NYC that my lactation consultation recommended, but of course he doesn’t take our insurance! I’d be willing to go for a consultation out of pocket, but with jasper at daycare ($$$) I don’t think it’s practical to have an out of network GI doc.

Karen, I’ve been thinking of NAET. My mom did it and it “cured” her of so many allergies! Actually, our Pedi’s wife is a NAET practitioner.. maybe I’ll ask him.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:14:43 +0000

I don’t know where you live, but if possible find a doctor/chiropractor/acupuncturist who practises NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques). Trust me, this works. Research it online, or the book is “Say Good-bye to Illness”.

By: Marybeth at www.babygoodbuys.com

Marybeth at www.babygoodbuys.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:08:06 +0000

You’re trying so hard, anything you’re doing for Jasper is the best thing for him!
I agree with mandoo, you need to look for another pediatric GI. It doesn’t matter if he’s highly recommended if it’s not going well for YOU. I don’t think you should settle–there has to be someone else you can see. If you don’t like the second doctor, go back to the first. But ugh, how frustrating!

By: mandoo

mandoo — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:51:53 +0000

It makes me so mad to read your post and how unhelpful your ped GI is. I would look for another GI because he’s obviously NOT providing you with the information and care that he needs, even if he is highly recommended. You’re doing your best to find out as much information as you can for Jasper and you shouldn’t have to be prompting him for information as simple as whether two meds can be taken together! He should cover those bases — imagine the issues for parents who aren’t as well informed as yourself!

That being said, I really truly do hope that the prevacid does miracles for Jasper and yourself!