Thank you for your reply on my Post regarding brain stroke on left side.
My sister is under medical care at the present time. But the doctors seem to think that this is some rare case.She has lost some 32# in 3weeks. They now have her on intravenous, she still could not keep down any pills.
She had been to a rehab.unit for a week, they let her go home, and thats when she still could not take any pills, without throwing up.I am keeping in daily touch with her by phone( I live about 140 miles from her residence) and
at 83yrs. of age have health problems of my own. There is no one else to keep an eye on her..So she may have to be placed in some assisted care facility. I am praying that some Doctor can find out what her health problem is .I will keep in touch, as I can see by your post's that you are in the Medical Field. Thanks again for your advice. Wm.W
Hi, her problems with swallowing could be due to the stroke. If she is unable to retain any food, she may need to be admitted and may need intravenous alimentation. However, if she can retain fluids, then she could continue taking frequent fluids, and once she tolerates this well, she can progress to semi solids then to solid food. And she should take smaller quantities at frequent intervals as tolerated. If at present there is a worsening of her symptoms she should consult her doctor. Regards.