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Old 04-25-2010, 01:07 PM
shayna shayna is offline
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Originally Posted by Pink View Post
Update and question - I went for infusion #25 on Fri and got a not so nice surprise. Since I am over the two year mark, my Neuro. has gone from every 3 mo blood-work to blood-work every two months.
Pink, I have to beg to have blood work done When I first began my Ty infusions they were drawing blood every month. Now they will go for 6-8 months without drawing blood. So, I have asked my primary care physician to do it for me every 3 months. I know it can be painful, Pink. And, some infusions centers will draw the blood after they have inserted the I.V. needle but before they begin the infusion.....so you're only pricked once. It's important to check your CBC and liver regularly when you are on Ty. I'm considering asking my PCP to do it monthly or at least every 2 months for me. BTW, Pink, I'm terrified of needles and they have me labeled as a "hard stick".

Good luck, Pink. I know how painful it can be.

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