Question Title: Chronic Reflux Problems

He is now almost 2. He was put back on ACTH 2 months ago
since that is the only known treatment to stop his vomiting.
This is not a normal side effect of ACTH, but it helps.
As you know, ACTH is dangerous and this is not a normal use of the
hormone. He's had an ACTH Stim Test and the results are normal.
The neurologist wants him off ACTH as soon as
possible because of the adverse side effects. His vomiting
is so severe that he is losing weight. This may be a
neurological problem, but no neurologist has an answer. We
are very desperate! Here are my questions:
Why is ACTH the only treatment that has worked?
Is there anything that can duplicate ACTH?
Is there anything else that can be done?
Thank you in advance!
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Dear Valerie,
The GI Forum no longer has the services of a pediatric gastroenterologist. I suggest that you repost your e-mail to the Maternal- Child Forum.

HFHSM.D.-rf