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 […]
No More Pricks, Now I’ve Got My PICC
PICC LINES–A BLESSING AND A CURSE. I’ve had a PICC line for a little over a year now, as my veins were not coping with all the frequent infusions. My first PICC line clotted after 9 months, so I’m on my second now. As annoying as it can be to have a tube hanging from […]
Top Favorite Finds From Oley 2017 Conference
At this year’s Oley Conference, the Mighty Well team had the opportunity to connect with potential partners, who share a socially conscious mission to not only improve the patient’s lifestyle, but also to aid caregivers in giving the most supportive care possible– similar to our mission of showing appreciation for caregivers, and “friends in the fight!” YOU’RE […]
Health is Wealth
Crystal shares why she won’t allow her illness and medical devices to limit her life. She finds strength in suffering and aims to inspire other chronic illness patients to keep fighting too! Read her blog below:
Advice From a Friend Living with Gastroparesis & Feeding Tubes
My name is Shannon, I’m 22, and I’ve suffered from a chronic illness my whole life. I have Gastroparesis, which causes the muscles and nerves in the stomach to not function properly, causing my stomach to not empty properly. I also have dysmotility of the small intestine causing even further GI problems. Over the years, […]