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Originally Posted by Chris
Wonderful News!!!!!!!!!!!
There was a message on our machine when I got home from work tonight that I've been approved to start Tysabri by our insurance company. 
It was too late for me to schedule the appointment as the MS Centre where I go was already on their answering service. But, I'm going to schedule my first appointment tomorrow.
I do have a question. I was in the original Antegren studies, and when I went for my infusions, I was typically there for almost a half of a day. How long should I expect to be there for just a regular infusion? I've filled out all of the paperwork already, had all of the lab work, and my MRI, so all I need to do is register at the infusion centre and get the infusion. I'm looking for a rough estimate.
Thank you! 
Chris |
Yay Chrappy!
Glad your insurance company is coming through for you!
Three hours seems to be the average infusion time. About an hour for setup and questions, BP, temp, start IV with saline, call the pharmacist, they mix it and bring it down. Another hour to infuse, and an hour of observation after infusion to watch for reactions.
Let us know when you start!!
