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TPN at home - anyone been on it (total Parenteral Nutrition)

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hopeful

If so, other than the nutritional benefits, did it help your Crohn's in any way?

Any tips anyone can give for Home TPN?

Thanks to all.

Hopeful
 
M

mizgarnet

I had TPN while in the hospital. I improved and did not have to come home with it. TPN gives the gut a rest and that is good for Crohn's. The nutrition will make you feel better. The symptoms of Crohn's will quieten down. At least, this is what it did for me.

I know that when it was discussed that I would be discharged on TPN, a nurse was scheduled to come in 2X a day for a while and then 1X a day. There is not a need for a "pole". I was supposed to be able to go to work with no problems with the TPN.

It really made a tremendous difference for me.

Hugs,
Wendy
 
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