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PEG-Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Treatment Report

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1 patient evaluation for PEG-Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy taken for the purpose of 'Choking on food'

RedRyder

Sex: M

Data Quality: 0 stars

ALS: 9 yrs

Bi-Pap Wheelchair

Bulbar: moderate

Arms: moderate

Chest: mild

Legs: severe
by RedRyder
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**Purpose:** Choking on food *(Started Jun 29, 2009)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jul 05, 2009		Slight	Moderate	Usually	Somewhat

Side effects:: Headaches in right eye and neck, Cold sweat

Date: Jul 05, 2009
Advice & Tips: Make sure you wait for as long as you can before having it done. But don't wait till your FVC is too low!
Cost: < $25 monthly

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