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Posted by burnbitter (Member # 7088) on :
 
is it different?
I seem to be having rather severe muscle spasms and cramps in my neck, shoulders and arms that start a couple hours after the dose and then stop about 10 hours later.. granted I've only had two doses so far.

The spot where the IV line is fine and not particularly sore or related to this pain. I talked with the surgeon today and he wasn't concerned about it, though I don't think he understands how very painful this is.

any one else had this happen?
 

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Posted by Melanie Reber (Member # 3707) on :
 
Good evening Burn,

I was on Rocephin for about 5 months, and haven't heard of this particular reaction before.

I would suggest speaking with your doc. Hope things get easier for you soon.

My best,
Melanie

(PS, I am right below you in Redwood City)
 

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Posted by AZURE WISH (Member # 804) on :
 
I agree about talking with your dr. especially about the pain in neck, shoulder and arm.

Best wishes
 

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Posted by lou (Member # 81) on :
 
Not sure what this is. But wondering if you are taking magnesium, as that usually helps muscle spasms.
 

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Posted by gael1111 (Member # 8816) on :
 
Hi Burnbitter,

I have had picc line in the past. If your are doing a push, you may be doing it to fast, and it may be to much pressure for the vein. Or if it is a drip, same thing.


Some times doctors don't think of these things. Of course consult him on this. This is not meant to be medical advice, just a thought.

Good luck.


Let us know how you make out.

Gael
 

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Posted by tothepoorhouse (Member # 8595) on :
 
I only wish I was on IV Rocephin again. It helped me after about 2 weeks, but insurance yanked the plug at 4 weeks.

I'm trying to find a way to pay for it myself.
 

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Posted by burnbitter (Member # 7088) on :
 

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Originally posted by gael1111:
Hi Burnbitter,

I have had picc line in the past. If your are doing a push, you may be doing it to fast, and it may be to much pressure for the vein. Or if it is a drip, same thing.


Some times doctors don't think of these things. Of course consult him on this. This is not meant to be medical advice, just a thought.

Good luck.


Let us know how you make out.

Gael

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