Can we discuss further the suggestions for hydration, Tylenol, allergy meds etc before and after the infusion. My questions/concerns are:
1) Some of you stated you hydrated at home before the infusion. Did you hydrate by drinking water or something
else plus water? Electrolytes? Or did you have an actual IV for hydration the day before? Of course, continue
to hydrate afterwards for several days.
2) What is the normal, most prescribed method of the Reclast infusion? Do they administer a bag of Saline first,
then the Reclast? Do they follow up with more Saline?
3 ) What is the length of time for the infusion of the Reclast? How much can this be slowed down? Does the Dr
have to include this on the RX order? I'm guessing so.
4). I'm aware of the discussions around cutting the dosages and/or spreading them out the course of the year. But
if my Dr doesn't do this, I might be setting myself up for serious adverse reactions.
5) CTX ? Baseline before infusion and then how often during the year after the infusion?
6). Do I need to increase my intake of Calcium, food or with a supplement in the weeks before the infusion? What about Vit D3 ?

Thank you for any suggestions!