remicade- lump in arm

junerainbow

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Posted 12/12/2010 4:27 AM (GMT 0)

Had my booster infusion friday...halfway during the infusion, i developed a burning sensation in my arm that the iv was in. The nurse joked that I have princess veins since I am always having difficulty. Late last night, I had a painful lump in that same arm, and still today I have a lump.. not as painful but still tender to touch.

Any insights...

CrohnieToo

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Posted 12/12/2010 10:04 AM (GMT 0)

Use hot compresses on the lump. If it is still there Monday stop in to the infusion center and have them take a look at it.

boby12

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Posted 12/12/2010 10:54 AM (GMT 0)

how much did Remicade cost

junerainbow

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Posted 12/12/2010 2:32 PM (GMT 0)

Ok thank you so much.. putting heat on now..had a bad winter storm here last night in Iowa... was offline.

my cost of remicade is amazing... my dr bills it as an office visit so its just a copay.

artist guy

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Posted 12/13/2010 1:11 AM (GMT 0)

I have cigna hmo, and I pay 0$ for my rem

junerainbow

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Posted 12/13/2010 3:54 AM (GMT 0)

The heat did do the trick....still lumpy and sore but feels much better... I will continue the heat...I am blowing veins all the time...they do picc lines when I am hospitalized.. thank you so much.

my infusion is done in a cancer care center, but billed as a dr visit..I think alot depends on how your dr writes up the orders...i hope it works out for you.

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