Re: Question

[Larry Wilson <dlwilson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you,

Larry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill & Mary Jo Hay" <bmjhay@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: Question


> 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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