Vomiting

[kitomd21]

How often does your little one vomit? My daughter has begun to vomit at least once daily (during meals) for the past week. She's not "ill" in the sense that there are no other symptoms to coincide with the vomiting other than a strong gag reflex. She just turned two-years-old and seldom eats anything other than pureed foods. She's not a big eater, but then again, we've had the concept of how important nutrition is shoved down our throat (forgive the pun) so often that we don't let her get hungry. Perhaps if we let her get hungry, she would be more interested in food? It's a tough decision. We struggle so much for each calorie that to give up a day of food is a painful concept.

We think that her vomiting is both physiological (i.e., gag reflex) and psychological...anybody have any grand ideas or suggestions?

 

[kitomd21]

How often does your little one vomit? My daughter has begun to vomit at least once daily (during meals) for the past week. She's not "ill" in the sense that there are no other symptoms to coincide with the vomiting other than a strong gag reflex. She just turned two-years-old and seldom eats anything other than pureed foods. She's not a big eater, but then again, we've had the concept of how important nutrition is shoved down our throat (forgive the pun) so often that we don't let her get hungry. Perhaps if we let her get hungry, she would be more interested in food? It's a tough decision. We struggle so much for each calorie that to give up a day of food is a painful concept.

We think that her vomiting is both physiological (i.e., gag reflex) and psychological...anybody have any grand ideas or suggestions?

 

[kitomd21]

How often does your little one vomit? My daughter has begun to vomit at least once daily (during meals) for the past week. She's not "ill" in the sense that there are no other symptoms to coincide with the vomiting other than a strong gag reflex. She just turned two-years-old and seldom eats anything other than pureed foods. She's not a big eater, but then again, we've had the concept of how important nutrition is shoved down our throat (forgive the pun) so often that we don't let her get hungry. Perhaps if we let her get hungry, she would be more interested in food? It's a tough decision. We struggle so much for each calorie that to give up a day of food is a painful concept.
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<br />We think that her vomiting is both physiological (i.e., gag reflex) and psychological...anybody have any grand ideas or suggestions?

 

[Mommafirst]

Have you worked with a feeding specialist? Our center referred us and it helped. Also, could she have uncontrolled reflux? It sounds frustrating I'm so sorry.

 

[Mommafirst]

Have you worked with a feeding specialist? Our center referred us and it helped. Also, could she have uncontrolled reflux? It sounds frustrating I'm so sorry.

 

[Mommafirst]

Have you worked with a feeding specialist? Our center referred us and it helped. Also, could she have uncontrolled reflux? It sounds frustrating I'm so sorry.
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[ashmomo]

Is she on any reflux meds? My daughter is jsut over a year and has terrible reflux and it is getting worse over the past few weeks. She vomits almost every day now too at least once and it is also due to gagging it seems. Sounds about the same as your daughter. She has eating all kinds of food at one point and has slowly decreased to not want much to do with table foods <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">( She is down to drinking about 13-15 oz a day and few bites of table foods. Not much at all <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">(

She has been losing weight and is having to get a g-tube and nissen fundoplication to reduce her reflux this month.

My kids have always not been very hungry kids...(well, Jordin was but only for about 3-4 weeks, that was it for her). Not sure why they are not very hungry and don't want to eat much...sucks <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">(

PM me if you want to know anything else or just need to talk...sounds like we could relate.

 

[ashmomo]

Is she on any reflux meds? My daughter is jsut over a year and has terrible reflux and it is getting worse over the past few weeks. She vomits almost every day now too at least once and it is also due to gagging it seems. Sounds about the same as your daughter. She has eating all kinds of food at one point and has slowly decreased to not want much to do with table foods <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">( She is down to drinking about 13-15 oz a day and few bites of table foods. Not much at all <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">(

She has been losing weight and is having to get a g-tube and nissen fundoplication to reduce her reflux this month.

My kids have always not been very hungry kids...(well, Jordin was but only for about 3-4 weeks, that was it for her). Not sure why they are not very hungry and don't want to eat much...sucks <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">(

PM me if you want to know anything else or just need to talk...sounds like we could relate.

 

[ashmomo]

Is she on any reflux meds? My daughter is jsut over a year and has terrible reflux and it is getting worse over the past few weeks. She vomits almost every day now too at least once and it is also due to gagging it seems. Sounds about the same as your daughter. She has eating all kinds of food at one point and has slowly decreased to not want much to do with table foods <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">( She is down to drinking about 13-15 oz a day and few bites of table foods. Not much at all <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">(
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<br />She has been losing weight and is having to get a g-tube and nissen fundoplication to reduce her reflux this month.
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<br />My kids have always not been very hungry kids...(well, Jordin was but only for about 3-4 weeks, that was it for her). Not sure why they are not very hungry and don't want to eat much...sucks <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">(
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<br />PM me if you want to know anything else or just need to talk...sounds like we could relate.

 

[ashmomo]

How was the feeding clinic? Is that what you went to? We were referred...not sure if we will end up going, it depends on the insurance which wouldn't cover for Ashlee...so not sure. I am just curoius what kind of things they do...

Thanks!

 

[ashmomo]

How was the feeding clinic? Is that what you went to? We were referred...not sure if we will end up going, it depends on the insurance which wouldn't cover for Ashlee...so not sure. I am just curoius what kind of things they do...

Thanks!

 

[ashmomo]

How was the feeding clinic? Is that what you went to? We were referred...not sure if we will end up going, it depends on the insurance which wouldn't cover for Ashlee...so not sure. I am just curoius what kind of things they do...
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<br />Thanks!

 

[Ratatosk]

DS really didn't like food with texture until he was about 2 years old. Ground beef, toast, bread, he'd gag like he had a hairball. He DID begin liking fast food around this age -- he'd eat a hamburger patty plain, but not the bread.

I would just shovel in what I KNEW he liked and supplement with carnation instant breakfast made with milk and cream and try to remind myself that meal times were happy times (with crazy stepford wife smile and eyes).

As a baby, ds did take zantac for reflux, had constipation issues, which would cause vomiting/spit up issues.

DS started having vomiting episodes sporadically around age 4 and we tried to document what was causing these problems. He also would eat a few bites of food and tell us he was full. The vomiting episodes would come on very quickly with a look of horror, pain, copious amounts of vomit and then he'd be perfectly fine and would eat. We thought maybe it was lack of salt as it normally happened in the summertime after playing outside. We thought it was his zithromax, so we started giving it to him before bed. Then he vomited on days he didn't take it.

In DS' case his was related to a mechanical issue -- adhesions caused by his surgery as a baby caused a narrowing in his intestines, make him feel full. This doesn't sound like your child at all. Could be an age issue -- picky toddler, reflux. The only reason I mention our experience is because we struggled with vomiting, weight loss, no growth, no appetite for about 2 years until we got it resolved. And I posted numerous times about what could be causing his vomiting.

So if anyone has issues with the sudden onset of stomach pain, copious vomiting and then being fine, I would encourage having this checked out.

 

[Ratatosk]

DS really didn't like food with texture until he was about 2 years old. Ground beef, toast, bread, he'd gag like he had a hairball. He DID begin liking fast food around this age -- he'd eat a hamburger patty plain, but not the bread.

I would just shovel in what I KNEW he liked and supplement with carnation instant breakfast made with milk and cream and try to remind myself that meal times were happy times (with crazy stepford wife smile and eyes).

As a baby, ds did take zantac for reflux, had constipation issues, which would cause vomiting/spit up issues.

DS started having vomiting episodes sporadically around age 4 and we tried to document what was causing these problems. He also would eat a few bites of food and tell us he was full. The vomiting episodes would come on very quickly with a look of horror, pain, copious amounts of vomit and then he'd be perfectly fine and would eat. We thought maybe it was lack of salt as it normally happened in the summertime after playing outside. We thought it was his zithromax, so we started giving it to him before bed. Then he vomited on days he didn't take it.

In DS' case his was related to a mechanical issue -- adhesions caused by his surgery as a baby caused a narrowing in his intestines, make him feel full. This doesn't sound like your child at all. Could be an age issue -- picky toddler, reflux. The only reason I mention our experience is because we struggled with vomiting, weight loss, no growth, no appetite for about 2 years until we got it resolved. And I posted numerous times about what could be causing his vomiting.

So if anyone has issues with the sudden onset of stomach pain, copious vomiting and then being fine, I would encourage having this checked out.

 

[Ratatosk]

DS really didn't like food with texture until he was about 2 years old. Ground beef, toast, bread, he'd gag like he had a hairball. He DID begin liking fast food around this age -- he'd eat a hamburger patty plain, but not the bread.
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<br />I would just shovel in what I KNEW he liked and supplement with carnation instant breakfast made with milk and cream and try to remind myself that meal times were happy times (with crazy stepford wife smile and eyes).
<br />
<br />As a baby, ds did take zantac for reflux, had constipation issues, which would cause vomiting/spit up issues.
<br />
<br />DS started having vomiting episodes sporadically around age 4 and we tried to document what was causing these problems. He also would eat a few bites of food and tell us he was full. The vomiting episodes would come on very quickly with a look of horror, pain, copious amounts of vomit and then he'd be perfectly fine and would eat. We thought maybe it was lack of salt as it normally happened in the summertime after playing outside. We thought it was his zithromax, so we started giving it to him before bed. Then he vomited on days he didn't take it.
<br />
<br />In DS' case his was related to a mechanical issue -- adhesions caused by his surgery as a baby caused a narrowing in his intestines, make him feel full. This doesn't sound like your child at all. Could be an age issue -- picky toddler, reflux. The only reason I mention our experience is because we struggled with vomiting, weight loss, no growth, no appetite for about 2 years until we got it resolved. And I posted numerous times about what could be causing his vomiting.
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<br />So if anyone has issues with the sudden onset of stomach pain, copious vomiting and then being fine, I would encourage having this checked out.

 

[mariahsmommy]

My daughter has thrown up off and on her whole life. I finally gave in and giver her Prevacid, her reflux med. The throwing up has stopped and she is eating so much better.

The pancreas of a person with CF as you know is clogged with mucus. This prevents not only the enzymes from getting out but also bicarbonate which makes the stomach less acidic.

They need an antacid to lowers the stomach's acid. This not only helps with reflux but also helps the enzymes work better because they need a more basic environment to work properly.

 

[mariahsmommy]

My daughter has thrown up off and on her whole life. I finally gave in and giver her Prevacid, her reflux med. The throwing up has stopped and she is eating so much better.

The pancreas of a person with CF as you know is clogged with mucus. This prevents not only the enzymes from getting out but also bicarbonate which makes the stomach less acidic.

They need an antacid to lowers the stomach's acid. This not only helps with reflux but also helps the enzymes work better because they need a more basic environment to work properly.

 

[mariahsmommy]

My daughter has thrown up off and on her whole life. I finally gave in and giver her Prevacid, her reflux med. The throwing up has stopped and she is eating so much better.
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<br />The pancreas of a person with CF as you know is clogged with mucus. This prevents not only the enzymes from getting out but also bicarbonate which makes the stomach less acidic.
<br />
<br />They need an antacid to lowers the stomach's acid. This not only helps with reflux but also helps the enzymes work better because they need a more basic environment to work properly.

 

[ymikhale]

My dd is 2.5 y/o and had this problem until recently. She was put on antiacid and it did get better although she still gags occasionally.

I also give her mostly mashed food, she would eat grown up food but not enough in terms of quantity, she just gets sick of chewing I guess.

One thing I noticed is that if I give her chunks in a sort of creamy texture (like pasta in a sauce) then she eats it fine.

 

[ymikhale]

My dd is 2.5 y/o and had this problem until recently. She was put on antiacid and it did get better although she still gags occasionally.

I also give her mostly mashed food, she would eat grown up food but not enough in terms of quantity, she just gets sick of chewing I guess.

One thing I noticed is that if I give her chunks in a sort of creamy texture (like pasta in a sauce) then she eats it fine.