About two weeks ago, Azer was stilling having reflux issues, so the GI doctor decided to switch him from bethanechol to reglan which can be used to treat gastroparesis. While it hasn't made the reflux/vomiting completely go away, it has helped significantly. Currently, he has only been having food come up if he is running or playing aggressively. The GI doctor said there is little they can do about that, because most of what is in his stomach is usually just formula, and it is easier for liquid to come up than solid food.
So, yesterday, both the GI and Pulmonary doctors were very pleased. He is now 95 lbs, which puts him around 60th percentile for weight. The ideal weight for a CF person is 50%, so we are doing fantastic. On the growth chart, it looks like a straight line up. His height is finally starting to creep higher above the 10th percentile. It is moving slowly in the right direction. When the pulmonary doctor came in, she said that the GI doctor was grinning out in the hallway. His weight is high enough now to have to move up to a higher strength of enzymes and he hasn't seemed to have as much constipation since we started the Reglan.
His Fev1 was only 83%. However, the doctor said they now have a new computer system they use for PFT's. She showed us based on the volume of air he blew out, that his total volume is increased compared to last time. She believes his Fev1 was actually in the 90's because of this. I was grateful for her taking the time to explain and compare the test. She listened to his lungs and she said he had great airflow and no wheezing at all. She mentioned that the pushing technique I do after CPT helps clear the mucus out of the smaller airways, so on we must continue!
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