quote:it all came down to extremely low levels of Magnesium, Potassium and iron
In regard to the original post, a couple of things come to mind. First, if the bleeding and cuff inflammation come under control, then the iron stores can be replenished with infusions. Hopefully, the Kenalog injections did that and she has been given maintenance medication to continue this. She does NOT need to be anemic forever! For some, that is the case, but please don't let her accept that as a given too soon.
Magnesium and postassium deficiencies are associated with diarrhea, so besides supplementing, prevention of loss is a good idea too. That would be in better control of diarrhea, either with typical bowel slowers like Imodium or lomotil, or even opiates if it comes to that. Slow things down, and the electrolyte losses will be reduced.
Jan
