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Many are asking me what TPN is........I apologize for not explaining 
further.  It stands for Total Parental Nutrition....it is 'food' 
liquid form that is fed into the artery to sustain life.  I am 
terminally ill with Refractory Sprue.   Please, kindly I ask this, no 
info on pills, supplements, etc.  My small intestines is unable to 
absorb anything.  The only thing that could possibly prolong 
life..........and I am not sure if there could be quality, as there 
is another disease attacking my muscles, is TPN.  I cannot afford 
it.  The lab work alone, is $800 and this is done 3 times a week for 
the first weeks, and weekly for however 
long............................  not to mention all of the other 
expenses.  I am not old enough for medicare.  Even with my insurance 
paying, after I have met our large deductible, we simply do not have 
the $$ to pay for it.  That is why I am asking if there is any kind 
of help for TPN that anyone might be aware of.

Thank you so very much. Linda in Alaska

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