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[Dysphagia] regurgitation



On behalf of the gentleman who has these problems, I want to thank you all 
for the helpful information.  I'll try to keep you posted as to what happens 
to him and his response.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pressman, Hilda" <pressmah at sjhmc.org>
To: "Dailey, Scott" <scott-dailey at uiowa.edu>; "kathleen wright" 
<hillivie423 at adelphia.net>; "Julie Huffman" <huffro at nc.rr.com>; 
<dysphagia at b9.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Dysphagia] regurgitation


> Well put  We often ask the doc to treat GERD empiracally.  If there is 
> some improvement then we can begin to work on the behaviors
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dysphagia-bounces at b9.com [mailto:dysphagia-bounces at b9.com]On
> Behalf Of Dailey, Scott
> Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 9:51 PM
> To: kathleen wright; Julie Huffman; dysphagia at b9.com
> Subject: Re: [Dysphagia] regurgitation
>
>
> Regurgitation/rumination can have multiple functions.  (function in the 
> sense that it fills some purpose for the individual).  First, being 
> "stimulated by reflux."  Second, "self stimulatory behavior"  the 
> individual has learned to volitionally regurgitate and "enjoys" that 
> feeling.  Third, gastric emptying difficulties.  Fourth, attention--  
> someone interacts, says something to them when they do it.  Or avoidance. 
> If asked to do something they regurgitate because in the past someone has 
> backed off the demand because of or coincidentally with the regurgitation. 
> There are likely other possible reasons.
>
> One way to evaluate why it is happening to is set up different conditions 
> and track the regurgitation.  For example, have the person actively 
> engaged in a preferred activity and count number of regurgitations, as 
> compared to a demand task that is less preferred, and as compared to a sit 
> alone condition.    You can also track frequency of regurgitation in time 
> relationship to meals and drinks.  It is most likely to happen when the 
> stomach is full.  If it is happening several hours after a meal, gastric 
> emptying may be an issue.  Typically reflux medications are recommended to 
> help decrease the irritation cause by "voluntary" reflux.
>
> Scott Dailey,
> Speech-Language Pathologist
> University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: dysphagia-bounces at b9.com on behalf of kathleen wright
> Sent: Wed 11/8/2006 4:30 PM
> To: Julie Huffman; dysphagia at b9.com
> Cc:
> Subject: [Dysphagia] regurgitation
>
>
>
> What causes regurgitation in adults who have MR?  I know of a gentleman 
> who is doing it apparently on purpose and ruminating.  He stopped the 
> regurgitation and rumination while he was on Zyprexa, and started it up 
> again when he was taken off the drug.  Any thoughts as to cause and most 
> efficacious treatment?
> Many thanks.
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