r/feedingtube

Yesterday I started having the WORST pain in my nose from the tube. Im not sure what caused it but its so unbreakable. I had taken all the ibuprofen and Tylenol that I could so I broke down and smoked some weed for the first time in 11 months. I kept being told my stomach problems were from the weed but its only gotten worse with time. The weed helped a lot, didnt take the pain away but made it bearable. I was even a lil hungry for the first time ever and a lil food did okay. I just dont want to have to smoke everyday. Any tips on dealing with nose pain? My nose just feels so raw, ive tried taping it jn dipperent spots and it doesn't help.

Hi all. I’m not really looking to get a tube I just wondered how severe you have to be to qualify for one.

The short story is I had a colonoscopy in February because I have digestive issues but nothing was found. I don’t think my body took very well to the laxatives. Since then I have struggled with extreme nausea and early fullness. I eat children’s portions because that’s what I can tolerate. I was 59.8kg back in February, but now I am 47.6kg.

I’ve attempted fortisip and calorie dense milkshakes many times but I just cannot get on with them. They make me feel extremely nauseous and full. And then I don’t eat lunch or dinner because I feel unwell.

I have a dietician who supports me, but I have no diagnosis as to why I’ve become this way. Mental or a GI issue? Who knows?

Anyway, what do you guys think?

Hey all,
So basically what the title says. I have been getting in to running. At first it was just 20-30min runs and I would just disconnect. However I really want to start running longer which is going to mean I need to be connected to fluids. I was wondering if anyone here runs with their pump and if so do you have a preferred way of carrying your pump (I have the infinity pump) and fluids without it moving around way too much? Along with that any other fueling tips you may recommend? Thanks in advance!