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Old Fri Nov 30, 2018, 08:37 PM
Bigthrowdown Bigthrowdown is offline
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Tips to prep for IST in hospital

I am a 40nyear old male recently diagnosed with Aplastic Anema. In a month or two I expect to begin the first round of Immunosuppressive Therapy.

I was told this would be done in the hospital and takes anywhere from a week or two up to three or four weeks. I know that it will take several months to see if the treatments are working.

The doctor informed me about serum sickness. Is there any tips or tricks that might help with the process overall? Any thing I could do when I return home to make life easier?

For ATG treatment (Horse, I believe will be used) will I need a PICC line or chest device? It seems like the chest thing would be easier.

I'm hoping to bring a laptop or some books if possible.

Any advice or tips would be helpful.
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