Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 Suzanne: Ken had aspiration Pneumonia only once, and it never returned. He tended to get UTIs instead. The swallowing study done at the time of the Pneumonia showed very slight problems with swallowing, and he lived about two years after that and never needed a PEG. In fact, he ate any and everything until he died, and even as he was dying I could see him swallowing his medications. Of course, his final diagnosis on autopsy was DLBD, but he had most of the symptoms of MSA and was treated for MSA. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 Barbara. What symptoms of pneumonia did Ken have? I have just returned from the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. NO COLD< NO FEVER> NO COUGH> I am confused. I go to doctor on Friday. Also, a day or two before going to hospital I had UTI. Was diagnosed with MSA ( I really don't want to put ms in all caps) in July 2000. Just recently have noticed symptoms raising their head. Thanks, Nora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 Barbara. What symptoms of pneumonia did Ken have? I have just returned from the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. NO COLD< NO FEVER> NO COUGH> I am confused. I go to doctor on Friday. Also, a day or two before going to hospital I had UTI. Was diagnosed with MSA ( I really don't want to put ms in all caps) in July 2000. Just recently have noticed symptoms raising their head. Thanks, Nora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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