tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761053038256608391.post2998247867078853510..comments2023-09-15T10:35:47.630-05:00Comments on Living with Head and Neck Cancer: Swallowing DifficultiesHN Cancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06150048965590564082noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761053038256608391.post-76348790208130418092010-12-26T09:56:15.521-06:002010-12-26T09:56:15.521-06:00Hi,
I picked the annual cost of a PEG off of the ...Hi,<br /><br />I picked the annual cost of a PEG off of the following article (page 6 near the top)...<br /><br />http://www.vitalstimtherapy.com/uploadedFiles/Health_Professionals/Certified_Provider_Resources/Dysphagia_Treatment_Resources/PEG%20Tubes%20Literature%20Review.pdf<br /><br />I'm sorry t hear about your rather bizarre experience. Every day is a new adventure for us.<br /><br />Happy Holidays,<br />EdHN Cancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150048965590564082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6761053038256608391.post-65681428753355986472010-12-26T06:42:40.712-06:002010-12-26T06:42:40.712-06:00Hey Ed,
Fellow H&N cancer patient here. I spe...Hey Ed,<br /><br />Fellow H&N cancer patient here. I spent over 2 years on a feeding tube and I'm not sure why you found such a high cost to maintain the tube unless you were including the nutritional supplies.<br /><br />I've also experienced a rather bizarre problem with dysphasia almost 3 years after surgery and radiation. I've always had minor swallowing issues, but last month my throat locked up and I couldn't swallow at all. Out of no where and then I began to regurgitate foam from my stomach. My blood pressure shot up and I had a taste of iron in my mouth. I could not swallow for 4 mins or so and then it all when away. Doctors didn't seem too worried but it freaked me out!<br /><br />I added your blog to my Head and Neck cancer blog roll on my site I hop you don't mind.<br /><br />I hope you had a great Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year!<br /><br />Peace B<br /><br />http://beyondtheglassdoor.blogspot.com/Dr. Swillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05054768538653182642noreply@blogger.com