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I tried this in general,let me try it here on medical.My llmd thinks IV roc. would be best in my case,although he outlined the risks. My question is what is involved on the nursing end,,how often is one needed,in home or infusion ctr?any other light on this is appreciated !
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Hey I just got a PICC put in a week ago and started IV roc...
I was nervous too but it is not that bad at all ...
You can actually administer the treatments your self if you have an extension tube off your PICC...it could be difficult to do yourself with out that though
my sister is an RN and she lives with me so she helps out but it is not hard at all... just takes a few days to get used to....
a nurse or someone else that knows what they are doing has to clean it though...
good luck i hope it works out for you
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I believe that most people sail through IV without any problems. I bumped up a thread in "General Support" that I found VERY educational. ( Reporting from the IV line - A Cautionary Tale )
It answered a lot of my questions. I do believe that my problematic experience was rather unusual, but there are answers in there for many of the challenges that COULD occur.
If you panic easily, stop reading when I start posting and only go back if you have a problem . Reading Cobweb's posts made me feel like I knew what to expect.
I did feel MUCH better before the doctor stopped my Rocephin & I relapsed. I really don't think I was on it long enough, though.
Good Luck! I hope that you can just sail right through & be well again. I know that it has made a tremendous difference for MANY people.
hugs & prayers, Ali
-------------------- Note: I'm NOT a medical professional. The information I share is from my own personal research and experience. Please do not construe anything I share as medical advice, which should only be obtained from a licensed medical practitioner. Posts: 4881 | From Middlesex County, NJ | Registered: Jul 2006
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After the intitial shock of having it inserted and feeling awkward with it it's pretty easy.
It can be cumbersome at times but if it is going to help you it is well worth it.
Some people, including myself, have allergic reactions to the tagerderm covering for it. There are other coverings you could use though.
I had a nurse come to my house once a week to change the bandaging and clean it. My IV company also delivered my medication weekly too. That was stored in the fridge.
Depending on your LLMD you might have to goto his/her office a little more often. Mine had me come every 2 weeks instead of once a month.
While I was on Rocephin I felt great. I would take it forever if I could.
Hope this helped...kit
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