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Topic: Anyone have information or tips on IV abx?

dollfinn33
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Member # 19605

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I am a newly diagnosed Lymie and was just told today I would be started on IV antibiotics.

I am trying to find out as much as possible.

How do they put the picc in? Where?

Does it hurt?

Do you have to stay in the hospital or is it outpatient?

What are the treatments like?

What are the risks and complications?

Thank you so much for any info!

[ 05-12-2009, 09:19 AM: Message edited by: dollfinn33 ]

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AliG
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 9734

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I had two Midlines two PICCs, not a port, so I can't speak to those questions, but you may find some info here:

Reporting from the IV line. A Cautionary Tale

Good luck
[group hug]

Ali

PS - my IV treatments DID help me immensely & I survived them intact. [Wink]

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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.

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Parisa
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 10526

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My husband has had a midline Groshong (not a port) for over a year now without any problems and has made very good progress.

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