Re: Infusion Confusion

[Guest guest]

Mine did *not* hurt at all. It was quite relaxing....sat in an easy chair

and read for about 5 hours. I got tested 3 weeks later and all was well.

It doesn't constipate because it does not go through the digestive system.

I felt gradually better over a few days.

in Austin

RNY April 1998

infusion confusion

> Hi there..

> To anyone out there who has had an iron infusion .... could you please

tell me what it was like? Did it hurt? How long did it take to see a

difference in ferritin levels? How long does it last? Does it constipate

you? ... and any and all other info will be greatly appreciated.

> Thank you so much!!

>

[Guest guest]

> :

>

> I just finished a series of 23 iron infusions over the past three

months and I'm finally NORMAL!!!! (in that department at

least). .........He used a very small needle with a catheter attached

and pushed the iron through there. Had it done in the same arm, same

place for all 23 injections with no problems. <<<

Glad you are feeling better, Regina, but I am a bit confused. Did you

have IV iron infusions or injections of iron into the muscle with a

syringe?

Sheri

In Sunny Florida

[Guest guest]

Glad you are feeling better, Regina, but I am a bit confused. Did you

have IV iron infusions or injections of iron into the muscle with a

syringe?

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Sherri:

He actually inserted a catheter into my vein and used a syringe to push

it through the catheter. If you get the IM injections the surrounding

tissue tends to change color and this is how he avoids it. Very tiny

needle with about 6 inch long tubing that he attaches the syringe to and

pushes it. Never felt a thing, but better. : )

Regina