A local gastroenterologist taught me the proper way to swallow a pill. Said gastroenterologist was also the mom of a teenager in my care. Teenagers famously swallow their acne medicine without so much as a sip of water. Hence, the doxycycline sticks to their dry...
Day #3 finds JimBob and PeggO weary at the outset. A decent breakfast is essential. Peggo, as we all know, comes prepared to meet that task. This morning they begin with Peet's House Blend pour-over coffee, followed by maple flavored Brown Cow yogurt, the kind with...
9 a.m. The day begins with Peak Flow Testing in the Respiratory Therapy Department on the 5th floor. JimBob is an old pro at PFTs. PFTs are a hallmark data point for every patient with ALS, and the test is repeated at every ALS appointment. ALS causes neuromuscular...
Today, we mark two years since our beloved Jim passed away. Our Plews-Ogan family, including Rowan and baby Phoebe, Erin and Hal, and Will and Monika, are gathering for the weekend as we will every year. This year, we’re in Minneapolis. The time together has given us...