Neocate users – are you having to medicate too?

[Anonymous]

I am really confused about Neocate and reflux.

I am aware that reflux can be caused by MSPI / multiple food protein intollerance. Therefore a hypoallergenic amino acid based formula SHOULD ‘cure’ the reflux, as there will be no allergens to cause a reacion.

From reading these forums, it seems that lots of your LOs are on Neocate BUT are also still being medicated for reflux.

Does this mean that the Neocate doesn’t work completly?

The reason I am asking is that I am breastfeeding my 7.5 month old baby on a strict elimination diet, but he is still having episodes of reflux. I have a choice of using reflux meds, and continuing to breastfeed, or to switch to Neocate and hope that it cures all. I am concerned that I switch to Neocate, still have to medicate (as I may as well have just stayed with the breastfeeding and medicate anyway IYSWIM).

I would be so grateful if you could share your experiences, if you are / have used Neocate. Thank you, thank you, thank you in advance!!!

[Anonymous]

I think it’s different for every baby. In our experience, my daughter didn’t get diagnosed with MFPI until she was 8 months. We had previously tried the TED breastfeeding along with medication, but the meds made no difference, even with high dosage. We actually discovered she was intolerant to the sweeteners and coloring in the meds. Within a month of getting on Neocate, she was completely fine. (And her reflux was AWFUL before that). I guess there’s no way to know for sure. I have a 10-week old son with MFPI. I’m trying my best to breastfeed him on the TED. I haven’t added in meds yet for the reflux, but we have tried taking him to a chiropractor and osteopath (both of which only helped temporarily).

I know your frustration! But in answer to your question, Neocate did it for us, no more meds needed for the reflux. However, since I breastfed so long with the allergens in my diet, my daughter still has so many foods she can’t tolerate. I’m hoping we caught it early enough with my son.

PM me if you have any questions I could answer for you. Blessings on this tough road!

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