Well, our move is now complete. I apologize for any problems it may have caused. I believe this list will be much better, since people are more familiar with...
Hey Dave, I am hoping this list works better here at Yahoo! Feel free to discuss away about anything, the more topics the better. I will not censor, I...
I was wonder if everybody could share their bowel routine for constipation? Maybe what & when you take.... I been trying to establish a more convenient routine...
Cody Namesnik
codemann@...
Jan 23, 2002 7:36 pm
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Well, this subject didn't take long to surface. I've tried making a convenient routine for years. And no routine works forever unfortunately. In college my...
Well lets see here - I take Senekot whenever I go 24 hours. If I go 48 hours then I double Senekot. Then if 72 hours I Triple Senekot and take twice that day....
I take 2 fiber tablets per day, one with breakfast & one with dinner. I also drink a lot of water to stay hydrated. Yours, Stephen King sking@... Harrow,...
I take this stuff called Mirolax. It's a powder that dissolves in water. I've been using it for about 2 years. It works pretty well. I take it once a day....
Dan T
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Jan 23, 2002 8:41 pm
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I take colace in juice in morning,, & then evening I take Lactulose syrup. usually go within 2-3hrs, everyday. If no go in 2 or 3 days I take magnesium...
Cody Namesnik
codemann@...
Jan 23, 2002 9:01 pm
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I have to admit this issue for me hardly ever arises. I dont know what I take cuz if I do its never that often, I usually run out and buy something and...
Hi Everyone, For my son, Bob, I use 100mg. of Colace every morning. If he doesn't go after 3 days, we give him one more at night. Bob has a feeding tube which...
Bob Sutter
bob21@...
Jan 24, 2002 6:11 pm
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I guess I was wondering if anyone with a feeding tube can eat regular food? I am wonderign cuz i havent needed one and was actually thinking about food, and...
I don't have a feeding tube, but I've recently started having my food grinded or chopped. Sean -- [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hi, You asked about eating if you have a feeding tube. Bob got his feeding tube in Nov. 1995 because he was 60 lbs. He now weighs 110 lbs. He didn't feel ...
Bob Sutter
bob21@...
Jan 25, 2002 5:21 pm
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Yes, I only can eat thin strained juices & gravies and 7-up. I put some solid foods in my mouth for taste & I spit it back out. :) Dogs love me! I get 2000ml...
Cody Namesnik
codemann@...
Jan 25, 2002 7:52 pm
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Patricia, What do you mean by easier on lungs? I've always been on Ensure or Sustacal now called Boost.. I'm not familiar w/ Pulmocare..... Take Care, Cody...
Cody Namesnik
codemann@...
Jan 25, 2002 10:11 pm
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In a message dated 1/25/2002 5:25:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Hi Folks, Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong, but when carbohydrates metabolize in our...
Synchronicity66@...
Jan 26, 2002 12:44 am
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Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the dmdpioneers group: Do you use ventilation assistance? (Please select most appropriate response) o...
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Jan 26, 2002 12:58 am
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Is pulmocare similar to ensure? Dan Tomkiewicz ... From: <Synchronicity66@...> To: <dmdpioneers@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 6:00 PM ...
Dan T
tdank68@...
Jan 26, 2002 5:39 pm
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I have never tried it, but the info on it is that it is made by Ross Laboratories ( a heavy weight medical Company),. Other stiff I read clearly ststes it...
I have never tried it, but the info on it is that it is made by Ross Laboratories ( a heavy weight medical Company),. Other stuff I read clearly states it...
Hi Cody, I think that Scott explained it very well. Bob couldn't handle the high carb level in Ensure Plus. Pulmocare has low carbs but it's high in fat to ...
Bob Sutter
bob21@...
Jan 26, 2002 6:08 pm
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What I don't understand is, if the person is already established on a ventilator & blood gases are where they should be, then it wouldn't be needed . Wouldn't...
Cody Namesnik
codemann@...
Jan 26, 2002 7:17 pm
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Anybody from Sacramento area? Btw, I use non-invasive ventilation....
greetings everybody unfortunately you cannot eat regular food threw a feeding tube just liquid supplements but actually it doesn't matter because you cannot...
Jim Gassen
jgassen@...
Jan 27, 2002 6:54 pm
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[What I don't understand is, if the person is already established on a ventilator & blood gases are where they should be, then it wouldn't be needed . Wouldn't...
Bob Sutter
bob21@...
Jan 27, 2002 6:56 pm
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Hi, I went to Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks. Perhaps we know eachother. I have several friends who live near Sac. I am living in Las Vegas, NV right...
Charles McEvoy
scholar515@...
Jan 27, 2002 7:26 pm
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Patricia, Didn't mean to knock it, just was sorta baffled by the concept. Its excellent for other respiratory patients not on vents. But I know what you mean,...
Cody Namesnik
codemann@...
Jan 27, 2002 10:46 pm
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Jim, Think what you meant was that anything that can be turned into liquid can be put thru g-tube . :) Take Care, Cody Namesnik codemann@... ... From: "Jim...
Cody Namesnik
codemann@...
Jan 27, 2002 10:48 pm
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actually i meant can u eat food thru your mouth? (if u can actually swwalow food) AND have got a feeding tube if u absolutely needed it, From not eating due to...
I from you age always had a problem of choking on food. Still today I choke on small particles in soups & gavys and juices. There is technically anybody could...