momtohazel
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recent weight loss with 1 yr old - update after 3 weeks of gi issues
thanks everyone for your responses...here is an update if anyone has anything to add...the initial weight loss was most likely a combo of increase activity and decrease milk supply (IMO)...however, shortly after that doc visit she began having diarrhea for 7-10 days. we started prevacid which may have helped or may have been the timing with the diarrhea running its course. after a week on prevacid, she began having increase frequency in bowel movements...up to 10x/day. I stopped the prevacid. the doc suggested either c-diff (waiting for results, previous stool sample negative for bacteria, etc) or "bacterial overgrowth" which incidentally is a side effect of prevacid and may make one more susceptible to c-diff. Despite, this well known fact, the doc is now recommending treating the suspected bacterial overgrowth with antibiotics, resuming the prevacid and adding elemental zinc. They also drew blood to test for milk protein and gluten allergy which is funny (not really) because i've chosen (for the time being to eliminate both from her diet, and quite honestly she has had little to none of either) so i can say with certainty that these things are not related to her GI distress. I did, however, agree to the blood draw for CBC panel because her her most recent sample revealed digested blood.<br>these recommendations are coming from my CF doc via a CF GI "guru" supposedly the best in the country. so why do i feel so un-trusting? maybe cause i think their "plan" has traded one problem for a more serious one. my once active little 1 yr old is pooping every 30 min-1 hr, is pale and lethargic...this is been going on for three weeks! and she is a little trooper, she has at least maintained her weight despite these GI issues. i just wish they could come up with a better treatment?<br>they are pushing the calories - which i am more than happy to feed her - no one is more interested in fattening up my little bean - but their suggestions seem unhealthy (i.e. formulas that are 50% high fructose corn syrup solids? why do we want to stress an already impaired pancreas). BTW - have these docs read about the connections between bacterial overgrowth and high carbohydrate/sugar diets?<br>sorry about the long, venting post. just frustrated and worried about my little baby who for the first time in a year has fallen off the growth chart for her weight.<br>and to the last reply, i do continue to nurse at least 4-6x/day but supply is way down. i don't even pump anymore because i can only get an oz. and my little one just switches back and forth working those boobs to get all she can. we are both trying and i will not give up but i think she needs more. i have tried the supplements to increase supply including fenugreek herbal blends and now nettles, increased my water intake and let her nurse often and forever.<br>thanks again to everyone. i hope some people read this and have some thoughts<br><br>
thanks everyone for your responses...here is an update if anyone has anything to add...the initial weight loss was most likely a combo of increase activity and decrease milk supply (IMO)...however, shortly after that doc visit she began having diarrhea for 7-10 days. we started prevacid which may have helped or may have been the timing with the diarrhea running its course. after a week on prevacid, she began having increase frequency in bowel movements...up to 10x/day. I stopped the prevacid. the doc suggested either c-diff (waiting for results, previous stool sample negative for bacteria, etc) or "bacterial overgrowth" which incidentally is a side effect of prevacid and may make one more susceptible to c-diff. Despite, this well known fact, the doc is now recommending treating the suspected bacterial overgrowth with antibiotics, resuming the prevacid and adding elemental zinc. They also drew blood to test for milk protein and gluten allergy which is funny (not really) because i've chosen (for the time being to eliminate both from her diet, and quite honestly she has had little to none of either) so i can say with certainty that these things are not related to her GI distress. I did, however, agree to the blood draw for CBC panel because her her most recent sample revealed digested blood.<br>these recommendations are coming from my CF doc via a CF GI "guru" supposedly the best in the country. so why do i feel so un-trusting? maybe cause i think their "plan" has traded one problem for a more serious one. my once active little 1 yr old is pooping every 30 min-1 hr, is pale and lethargic...this is been going on for three weeks! and she is a little trooper, she has at least maintained her weight despite these GI issues. i just wish they could come up with a better treatment?<br>they are pushing the calories - which i am more than happy to feed her - no one is more interested in fattening up my little bean - but their suggestions seem unhealthy (i.e. formulas that are 50% high fructose corn syrup solids? why do we want to stress an already impaired pancreas). BTW - have these docs read about the connections between bacterial overgrowth and high carbohydrate/sugar diets?<br>sorry about the long, venting post. just frustrated and worried about my little baby who for the first time in a year has fallen off the growth chart for her weight.<br>and to the last reply, i do continue to nurse at least 4-6x/day but supply is way down. i don't even pump anymore because i can only get an oz. and my little one just switches back and forth working those boobs to get all she can. we are both trying and i will not give up but i think she needs more. i have tried the supplements to increase supply including fenugreek herbal blends and now nettles, increased my water intake and let her nurse often and forever.<br>thanks again to everyone. i hope some people read this and have some thoughts<br><br>