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infliximab infusion will nurse go to toilet with me

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john74731
john74731

I might be going on infliximab/ Remicade infusion and was thinking if i have to go to the toilet will the nurse be prepared to go with me if i need her to and ask?Just to make sure the tube is all safe as this is causing me anxiety and get very disoriented and light headed from my bowel attacks.

any info welcome

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  • bustergut1
    bustergut1 john74731

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    HI john if I needed toilet during my infusions I could walk to toilet nearby on ward with my infusion bag on stand. If you think your going to be dizzy & weak if they wont allow you they could bring a chair with bedpan to side of bed & pull curtains around- not ideal but if you can’t wait. I would definitely discuss all of this Before your infusion starts. They could accompany you to the toilet cubicle but I doubt they’ll go in & stay with you. It was a single disabled toilet on my treatment ward so there was always emergency pull cord. Try Not to be anxious. 

  • Phillipt
    Phillipt john74731

    Posted

    It’s really not a big deal. I thought and worried about that as well. I’m about to take my third infusion next week. The process of the infusion is easy. The process takes about two hours. Bring a good book to read and even a blanket in case you get cold. 

    The medicine hangs from an IV pole. Most have wheels, so if you need to go the bathroom it’s really no big deal. 

    You’ll do fine . Good luck. 

    Best Regards

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