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TazKat


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i always stick myhand out for sticking.  lol  no veins anywhere else.. i just hate being stuck!!!



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Barnacle


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I think my hydration is good. Urine color seems right. Haven't started treatment yet (still waiting for meds) I will start tracking my fluid intake. Thx

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This often happens when you're not properly hydrated. Are you drinking 2-3 liters of water every day? It can also occur when your blood pressure drops. While on treatment my BP dropped significantly. I had to cut my BP meds in half and it is still low.

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Barnacle


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I don't know what might be causing this but last week I had an MRI done on my liver. The tech went to put the IV in and had trouble getting a good vein. As a result I had a big bruise. My platelet count is down around 71 so that accounts for the bruising but with all my recent bloodwork and lab tests the technicians are complaining about difficulty getting a good vein.

Is there something I can do or say when they ask what arm I prefer? Both inner elbows are now causing problems. I feel like a pin cushion since I usually get jabbed 3 or 4 times every lab visit.



-- Edited by Barnacle on Saturday 8th of March 2014 08:15:40 PM



-- Edited by Barnacle on Saturday 8th of March 2014 08:15:59 PM

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wk 4 UND wk 8 UND, wk 12 EOT UND...keep em coming 24wks UND = SVR!
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