Re: Question

[Bill & Mary Jo Hay <bmjhay@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Larry,

My brother-in-law had a rare form of PD which sounds a lot like what your
brother is going through.  He had to have the feeding tube (as well as a
couple of other tubes we don't need to discuss).  These things do require
attention but can be learned by a family member; however, if there is no one
but his wife and she has to work, then a professional would have to be
brought in.  This could be a home health care worker which may be provided
by the county or city where he lives.  But he probably will need more
attention than these "drop-in" health care people can give.  Should not be
giving medical advice for sure, but I would be fairly certain that the
feeding tube would be permanent since aspiration pneumonia is a threat.

Mary Jo in Columbus, GA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Wilson" <dlwilson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 4:31 PM
Subject: Question


> I am getting smarter, but I have a question and hope someone can answer
it.
> Again, I know this is a question for a Doctor but I am in Georgia and my
PD
> brother is in Texas.
>
> He had pnemonia and Dr. put a feeding tube in his stomach.  Now he feeds
> only through his stomach.  (Dr. had him do a barium swallow and found he
was
> swallowing into his lungs.  )
>
> Question:  Is this a permanent method....or is there another arrangement?
> (In General)
>
> Larry
>
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