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Good news: #1 i just gave myself thee most amazing orgasm and #2 is after almost 2 months in the hospital my mom is finally being shipped to rehab. however, she still can't walk how does pulmonary hypertension affect her not walking? or is this just due t

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Deconditioning: After such a long hospitalization deconditioning is common. Acute & intensive rehab is important phtn aside.

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Dr. Charles Burger answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care

PH and walking: Pulmonary hypertension (ph) is not likely the cause of your mother not walking but check with her physician to be certain.

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Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

Good news: #1 i just gave myself thee most amazing orgasm and #2 is after almost 2 months in the hospital my mom is finally being shipped to rehab. however, she still can't walk how does pulmonary hypertension affect her not walking? or is this just due t

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rick Koch answered

Dr Mallia agreed

Dr. Charles Burger answered

Dr Koch agreed

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