PD and Tube Feeding

[Jmorri567]

Has anyone experienced tube feeding with PD?

Possible prognosis coming today after swallowing problems.

[Hikoi]

All good wishes to you. I hope it workis out well

[sharron2]

Be very careful never leave the person alone when the tube is draining into the stomach. An overflow will go into the lungs and cause aspiration.

[Jmorri567 in reply to sharron2]

Thanks, very aware.

[Kaykaykay123]

I pray I do not reach this stage! Its my biggest fear.I have gag reflex and can't even handle the dentist

[cflloyd]

So, there are feeding tubes that go down the throat or nose into the stomach and then feeding tubes that go directly into the stomach. My husband had a peg tube placed in his stomach after losing 50-60 pounds over 6 months, due to not being able to swallow well enough to get enough nutrition orally. There were a lot of trial and error times, but it did allow him to live a little longer. He died after developing pneumonia this last November - long story, but not really due to the feeding tube. Aspiration is a problem with anyone who can't swallow well, not just unique to tube feedings or to Parkinson's.

[Jmorri567 in reply to cflloyd]

Sorry to hear about hubby.Am aware of possible problems