Category: TPN

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is when nutrients are given directly into the bloodstream through a long-term intravenous catheter like a PICC. Click here to learn more about TPN.

TPN vs. PPN: Navigating Parenteral Nutrition  

What is the difference between TPN and PPN? This chart gets into the details. 

There are two main types of parenteral nutrition (PN): total parenteral nutrition (TPN)peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN)Both TPN and PPN provide vital nutrients, but there are some crucial differences between the two. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key differences between TPN and PPN so that you can make the best decision for your health.

How I Pack My IV Infusion Backpack

Mighty Well Ambassador Jordyn shows off her Fluid Motion Backpack

Hi! My name is Jordyn, and you may have seen me on Mighty Well’s social channels (here I am when I had a PICC Line.)  I’m 21 and suffer from POTs, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, gastroparesis, hypoglycemia, and MCAS. I document my medical journey on Social Media Via TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube! Read on to learn more about […]

When Doctors Assume You Have an Eating Disorder

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Any society, or really any group of people, will carry biases.  We are taught – subconsciously much of the time – to make assumptions about people based on qualities like race, gender, age, etc. This does not make us bad people, but each of us needs to examine the implicit biases we carry and work […]

What Is the Difference Between Tube Feeding and TPN?

We often think of eating as an integral part of human existence. But for many people with GI challenges, eating and drinking may not be the best way to get nutrition. If you find yourself facing alternative nutritional support, it can feel overwhelming! There are many resources available, however, and many other people going through the same challenges. Here […]

Decorating Your Fluid Motion Backpack

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The Fluid Motion Backpack — the first medical backpack designed by patients, for patients — was created out of a specific need.  Carrying and organizing complex medical supplies can add unnecessary stress to patients’ lives.  We’ve got your back with the backpack’s highly functional pockets and reinforcement for ice packs and sharps.  Our Friends in […]

Meet Swapna Kakani: Short Bowel Syndrome Warrior

Swapna Kakani was diagnosed at birth with a rare chronic disease, Short Bowel Syndrome. For 27 years, Swapna has lived with supplemental intravenous nutrition and a feeding tube (from 0-24 she had a gastrostomy tube and from 24 onwards she has had an ileostomy). She has undergone several surgeries at multiple hospitals throughout the United […]

Meet Swapna Kakani: Short Bowel Syndrome Warrior

Swapna Kakani was diagnosed at birth with a rare chronic disease, Short Bowel Syndrome. For 27 years, Swapna has lived with supplemental intravenous nutrition and a feeding tube (from 0-24 she had a gastrostomy tube and from 24 onwards she has had an ileostomy). She has undergone several surgeries at multiple hospitals throughout the United […]

Beth Gore: Speaking For Those Who Can’t Speak For Themselves

For those living with chronic illness and disability, strong allies and advocates can be vital in the fight to turn sickness into strength. Beth Gore, a patient advocate, mother, and caregiver, knows firsthand the importance of standing up for those you love.  Beth Gore is not only the president of the Oley Foundation (a 20,000 […]

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation – The Mighty Well Connection

Our fall nonprofit partnership with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of New England is wrapping up on Sunday, September 15th. But before the end of the partnership, we want to share one more story from a very special Mighty Well Team member – Holly Childs! Thank you Holly for sharing your story with the Mighty […]

Meet Our New Nonprofit Partner: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation – New England!

At Mighty Well, we’re committed to supporting the nonprofits and foundations that share our mission to help patients access the support, relationships, and resources they need to thrive while living with a serious or chronic illness. That’s why every season, we partner with a nonprofit that is working to find cures, improve quality of life, […]