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Pancreatic Enzymes

Aug 29, 2010 1 Comment ›› linda

Hi Everyone, I too had a problem regulating the pancreatic enzymes. I was on Viokase 16 and I am now taking Viokase 8.  My physician has told me that you cannot take too much Viokase and you will have to experiment with your dosages on your meals  and foods.  The unofficial results of the Hageman Viokase ...

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Help with Insurance

Aug 25, 2010 No Comments ›› linda

Hi Everyone, I thought this may interest some of you.  This is the announcement by HHS Secretary Sebelius regarding Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan, www.hhs.gov/news/press/2010pres/0720100701a.html.  I monitor this site regularly and will pass along new information as it becomes available.   Linda Hageman, RN

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Linda’s updates

Aug 25, 2010 No Comments ›› linda

Hi Everyone, Please do not be discouraged if your Blogs are not posted immediately they will be soon.  I have been in the hospital for several days to get IV antibiotics and IV fluids.  With the very Brittle (Pancreatogenic) Diabetes, and no Spleen, a cold or virus will land me in the hospital for several days.  ...

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Help with Medications

Aug 10, 2010 No Comments ›› linda

Hi Everyone, This week I have been putting a list together of different organizations that will help with the cost of medications and medical supplies.  As I am gathering this info please feel free to e-mail me and I can try to steer you in the right direction.  There are several options available  and the more ...

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Hageman Foundation for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Update

Aug 1, 2010 No Comments ›› linda

Hi Everyone, We have been pretty busy this summer.  We now have a Program and Development Director and her name is Katie Kinney.  Katie and I traveled to M D Anderson in Houston,  Texas for a one day MEN Seminar.  There were over 70 Mener's in one place at the same time!!!  We all identified ourselves ...

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