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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Dec 28, 2024 | Replies (25)
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Thank you. My first infusion is 1/13. I’m a bit nervous. Do u feel nauseous after it or anything else?
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Nothing. All is well. But I have someone drive me just in case. Thetess
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After the IV is inserted, I don't feel anything during the infusion. The infusion itself is only an hour. When all goes well .. it usually takes less than 2 hours to check in, get the IV placed, do labs if needed, and receive the medication from the pharmacy and then it is infused over 1 hour.
They give me 2 Tylenol tablets and 25 mg of Benadryl as a pre-medication for possible allergic reactions. Benedryl makes me sleepy so I usually take a nap until the infusion is done. I don't have any reactions from the infusion. I'm a bit tired after the infusion but that is because of the benadryl.