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First of all lets bust a few myths.
You can successfully take up to 12 Gaviscon a day (assuming your baby is over 4.5kg) without it having any effects on your baby, there is also some wonderful tips on:Medication with Dosages That will help with administering the powder.
All you need is 3 days of it working correctly to assume that it is doing the job.
Olivia had relief immediately. It is a wonderful feeling to know that you actually have a smiley baby, so big hugs girlie, you were a wonderful mum to begin with but it is nice to have that affirmation from your kid, right?
I had Olivia successfully on Gaviscon for 2.5 months before her symptoms started coming back again, this is because she over produces stomach acid, so she had to be moved onto Losec with the Gaviscon. She should have been on Losec much sooner to reduce further damage to her oesophagus and vocal tract. Please do make an appointment with your GP for a referral to a paediatrician.
Different drugs work differently for each kid, there are no ones that are the same or different. I know for sure that Olivia's reflux is structural where as there is also allergy related reflux as well. Both are treated quite differently.
All the best sugar!
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Oh gosh Jess, I thought it would work quicker than that! We can definatly see some benifits already, and the first night she was on it she only woke once it the night ( for the first time ever), but she hasnt since. I guess I just want everything fixed now! I dont wanna wait
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Thanks Peace! Yep maybe I will go bug my GP *again* today!
I do give Isla 12 sachets a day (2 at a time), but she has more than 6 feeds a day, and seems to be in pain after the feed or 2 when I dont give it. I skip in at the afternoon feed cos thats when she is awake longer after a feed.
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Ella did take awhile to work on it. Not every baby is the same. I would say try it for a few more days but i was told on the reflux boards it can take upto 3 weeks before it will be working to its full effects.

Be aware that with the gav she may get constipated aswell.
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Cool thanks Jess. Yep her bowel motions have definatley changed!
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You might find that with the introduction of the Gaviscon she might eventually be drinking for a bit longer at feeds and drink to eat, instead of soothe so that might cut down on the number of feeds.
I was giving Olivia bits of bottles, 50mls here and there and as soon as the relief started she was skulling back 150mls like there was no tomorrow. It did take time though.
Jess is right it can take up to 3 weeks to see the "full effects" of medication but that is the full effects, relief should be immediate.
Good luck with your appointment.
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Wow Kellz, horray for answers!!!  I always thought you were doing an amazing job.  And now that job might get easier.... woo-hoo!  That's great for Isla and for you and DH.  All the best with working out her meds.  Fingers crossed for a specialist appointment soon. 
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Well we went back to the Dr yesterday and he has referred us to a Paed specialist. Will apparently take about a month before we are seen. In the mean time I am going completely dairy and egg free, on top of the low acid diet. Initially for 2 weeks, then we will trial Isla off the Gaviscon for a few days.

Peace yep we are already finding Isla is feeding for a lot longer than she was. Shes still quite fussy, and arches her back, and comes off and cries during feeds, but its not so bad.
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