17 patient evaluations for Feeding Tube
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Dec 25, 2016 (Started Dec 12, 2016)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Support weight gain)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
Twice daily
- 0 helpful marks
Aug 30, 2016 (Started Dec 11, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for maintain weight)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Has definitely helped maintain my quality of life. (Although I hate to admit it.)
Aug 13, 2011 (Started Dec 11, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for maintain weight)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Very easy to maintain hydration. No forcing mysef to keep taking sips.
Nov 17, 2010 (Started Dec 11, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for maintain weight)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
- 0 helpful marks
Jul 29, 2012 (Started Sep 25, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for choking on food)
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EffectivenessMajor (for generalized weakness (asthenia))
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I would be dead without this feeding tube to get my nutrients and drugs inside me. I can no longer eat, chew or swallow effectively. I also get a cool new body piercing!
- 1 helpful mark
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