When TPN fails

TJPHIN

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Posted 7/27/2012 12:54 AM (GMT 0)

My best friend suffers from Crohns. He has recently had to stop his TPN (which he was on because of a blockage in the bowel). What other nutrition options are there? The TPN is causing major liver problems.

randynoguts

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Posted 7/27/2012 4:06 AM (GMT 0)

ive been on tpn since dec of '99.. i suggest he see a TPN specialist to have his formula reworked. losing the fats will help tremendously.. his nutritionist may have been too aggressive .

CrohnieToo

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Posted 7/27/2012 1:52 PM (GMT 0)

I would concur w/"the pro", our own RandyNoGuts. When I was on TPN my blood was drawn weekly and my "formula" adjusted accordingly on a weekly basis. In my situation the TPN was for weight gain after a significant weight loss. The goal was 1-2 lbs a week gain, no more, no less.

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