How do members experience RIG-Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Support weight gain 7 1
General health 4 1
Support weight loss 3 3
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 1 0
Generalized weakness (asthenia) 1 3

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Nausea 1
Pain 1
Stinging pain 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 2
None 4

Member evaluations

Porky

evaluated on Feb 18, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for Support weight gain: Major
  • Side effects: None

Porky

evaluated on Jan 10, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Slight
  • Side effects: None