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Old 04-02-2012, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rockinroxy View Post
i have been getting plasma treatments (5 every other day) when scheduled and even though they work for me, the treatment only last 2 weeks tops then my symptons come back. does any one have the same experience? is there anything i can do that would make them last longer? i always read people get a whole month till there next treatment. thanks and keep positive!
I've only had plex once (during a crisis). My understanding when discussing it with the nurses who were doing the work was that most people build up to having it last a month or more. Frequently when people are starting out with it they last much shorter lengths of time between exchanges. I doubt there is anything that you can do to make them last longer in the short term except the normal "take care of yourself and don't do to much". But you may want to talk to the nurse/technician who is doing your plex and see if they have any suggestions on how to make it last longer between exchanges.

Best of luck

Brian
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