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My hospital is in Seattle and they say they just do 15 minutes unless the doc asks otherwise. My doc says 15 minutes is the protocol. Where is your hospital ? I think if I had some evidence I could make a case for the slower infusion and the saline. I am also very small, well under 100 pounds.
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@aspirecreative Here's another post...this time a 30 minute infusion
@ldawn "I had my first Reclast infusion a week ago. I followed the advice offered on this thread. I drank tons of water for several days prior, took an antihistamine and Tylenol the day before, the day of the infusion, and for a few days following. At about 24 hours following the infusion I did experience a slight headache and fatigue. I continued hydrating and Tylenol. By the 3rd day I was back to my normal, I also had the infusion administered over 30 minutes."
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@aspirecreative I did find this post from someone who had a 15 minute infusion and then a 45 minute infusion. This is exactly what I'm talking about.
"I am a 77 year old with osteoporosis. A little over a year ago I had six fractures in my spine (all I did was roll over on bed!). I took my first reclast infusion and wound up in the hospital for pain management. The pain was so intense it caused me to experience a mild heart attack. A year rolls around and the Dr insist I must have a a second infusion. This time I was uton pain meds BEFORE the infusion and instead of the normal 15 mins to do the infusion they administered it over 45 mins time frame. Not problems at all after the infusion! Wishing you all the best!!!"