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rocckyd 
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Posted: 15 September 2008 at 12:09pm |
Went today to get my monthly Orencia infusion. Or so I thought. After two hours and 15, yes 15!!! attempts, they couldn't get an IV started. I have always been a very hard stick. It usually takes at least two or three times. But his is a record. After every few tries they asked if I wanted to stop. Obviously yes, but I can't afford another day off without pay. In the county, I have to teach a month to get a sick day. Since these are monthly infusions, I never get days built up. I had multiple nurses and three doctors all try.
So, I will go back on Wed. afternoon to try again. At least I will get paid for half a day.
It seems like it is always something...can't ever be easy.
Becky
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Rebecca
RA, Sjorgens: Currently taking Rituxan, Plaquenil, Sulfasalazine, Perocet, Prednisone, Skelaxin, PT for chest wall inflammation, oh...and that funky jaw!
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Posted: 15 September 2008 at 12:53pm |
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Goodness, I am sorry you are having a bad time with the infusions. 15 times is a lot of attempts, you must be exhausted. I hope it goes well for you on wednesday. Let us know
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KatieG
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Posted: 15 September 2008 at 1:20pm |
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I am so sorry! :(
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31/f RA or Reactive Arthritis? Mobic/Humira/Aciphex/Ritalin
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Rockin Annie
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Posted: 15 September 2008 at 6:52pm |
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15 attemps, wow! the things we have to go through. Hope Wed goes better for you.......
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Prednizone 5mg,
Celebrex,,Probiotics,Milk Thistle.MSM
Spiralina,start AP 29/9/08 50mgs x2 MWF.....
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Posted: 15 September 2008 at 7:04pm |
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make sure you drink plenty of water between now and Wednesday. My veins were so bad, they could find them but would blow the minute a needle went in, that I ended up getting a port. Its a bit of a pain getting it flushed every couple of months but so worth it when it comes time to an infusion.
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wanttobeRAfree
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Posted: 15 September 2008 at 7:15pm |
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Good luck Wednesday! Sorry you had such trouble today! I too have heard drinking a lot of water prior is helpful.
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rocckyd
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Posted: 15 September 2008 at 7:18pm |
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They have mentioned a port in the past. I have been pretty against it. I drank water yesterday and drank a full bottle in the car. I must of had like 10 cups while at the office. They also tried wrapping my hands and arms in heating pads to bring the veins out.
I just told them I am very attached to my blood-don't really want to part with it.
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Rebecca
RA, Sjorgens: Currently taking Rituxan, Plaquenil, Sulfasalazine, Perocet, Prednisone, Skelaxin, PT for chest wall inflammation, oh...and that funky jaw!
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CinDee
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Posted: 15 September 2008 at 7:46pm |
Ouch!! Sorry you had such a hard time. I hope it goes well next time. I'm a easy stick and my veins are juicy. I do drink lots of water and maybe try some powerade or something.....?
I am really hurting just thinking about it.
best wishes~
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CinDee
42 yr F DX Sept 05 RA high bld pressure, fibromyalgia
meds: relafen 750mg Enbrel inj 50mg every wk, cymbalta 90mg, ativan 0.5mg, vicodin 10MG, flexeril 10mg
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buckeye
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Posted: 15 September 2008 at 8:06pm |
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the port is really nice if you are getting regular infusions...it took about 4 hours from the time I got to the hospital to the time i got home to put it in. I used it 2 days later. The stick is nothing compared to the multiple sticks. Its nice too cause it leaves my hands availble to hold a book during the infusion
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rocckyd
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Posted: 16 September 2008 at 3:12am |
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Isn't here a pretty high risk of infection?
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Rebecca
RA, Sjorgens: Currently taking Rituxan, Plaquenil, Sulfasalazine, Perocet, Prednisone, Skelaxin, PT for chest wall inflammation, oh...and that funky jaw!
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