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Portacath

Started receiving IVIG 2 day infusions Oct. 2025 every 28 days for Bulbur MG. My neuralogist suggested I may want to consider a portacath because of the difficulty finding a good vein. I'm struggling with this !
it's like One more thing to deal with. Thanks for listening and any tips.

  1. My husband had a port for several years while battling cancer. He found it less trouble than having the nurses fight to find a suitable vein every time. I’d suggest talking to the nurses that stick you for the IVIG and get their input.

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