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Jody,
I had a similar problem with IVs. 3 different nurses would try, then an IV specialist would try. No one could get a good one. This went on for months and was obviously painful. I opted to get a "Power Port" put in. The best thing I ever did. The port is surgically implanted just under the skin in my chest and a line goes over my clavicle and into a vein. One stick instead of 4 and I can leave it accessed for about a week. May not be an option for your son, and not sure how insurance will handle it. It has been a gift for me. Good Luck!
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Steve, 44 year old, MDS RARS, Dx Nov 08, 3 rounds of Vidaza, RBC trans dependent, BMT sched for 12 Sep 11
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