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Iv Nutritional Therapy

CaliSparrow

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Hi folks,

So my doctor saw a pattern in my old labs and said my body isn't absorbing nutrients and have been this way for years. In addition, I have sleep apnea and my kidneys aren't holding onto water so I'm limited on FOOD, AIR & WATER.

The doctor is ordering a CPAP for me and has put me on weekly IV nutritional therapy along with increasing my iron, vitamin D (10,000 IU.) and probiotic supplements.

Has anyone had IV nutritional therapy and, if so, how long did it take to start feeling better? I just had my 2nd treatment and it's wiping me out. I'm less active than before and doc says to be careful. :/

Cali

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kareng Grand Master
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That seems drastic! If your intestines are completely useless, why is that? Do you have a diagnosis of Chrons? I would insist he figure out why your intestines have failed. Even with Celiac disease, you should be healing and absorbing more and more after a few months.

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Honey, my intestines are't completely useless and there has been improvement over time.

Anyone out there ever done the IV nutritional therapy? If so, I'd love to hear from you. PM me if it's more "convenient".

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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Honey, my intestines are't completely useless and there has been improvement over time.

Anyone out there ever done the IV nutritional therapy? If so, I'd love to hear from you. PM me if it's more "convenient".

I guess what I am saying is that TPN isn't usually done for people who can absorb some nutrients. It seems extreme for someone who is upright, conscious and has an intact digestive system. Occasionally, it is done for people with severe anorexia. But even then, they usually prefer them to learn to eat.

Maybe i am not understanding what you are having?

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What exact IV nutritional therapy do they have you on?  

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CaliSparrow
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What exact IV nutritional therapy do they have you on?

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Not many people on the board have been on TPN or IV vitamins other than iron, but if you are to the point that you need it, you are probably going to feel tons better with it.  Sorry I can't give you too much more info, but I do hope it makes you a lot better.

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Thank you for your response. I received iv iron in '09 but there was more of an effort to increase my hemoglobin & iron quickly rather than diagnose the cause. Anywho, it's a good thing you replied because I just realized I bought magnesium instead of iron a few weeks ago. I should be taking this iron twice a day, not magnesium. Maybe that's why I'm so tired!

I don't think I would have caught this had you not mentioned the iron. Thank you!

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