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      • November 5, 2014 at 7:21 pm
      Lav4789
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        I just finished my month of daily shots and took my first shot dose on Monday.  I was trying to be positive and since the dosage is half of the infusion I thought it would be easier.  Unfortunately 2.5 hours after the shot I had severe chills, fever, and restlessness (even while taking adivan, zofran, and aleve).  Hoping that todays shot is better.  This could be a long 48 weeks if not!  I was told that I could get my regular scans every 3 months as planned.  Any tips from anyone about avoiding the chills and fevers?  I would love to hear them.  I am a mom of 2 young kids and feeling yucky is not possible.  Thanks!

        • November 5, 2014 at 7:21 pm
        Lav4789
        Participant

          I just finished my month of daily shots and took my first shot dose on Monday.  I was trying to be positive and since the dosage is half of the infusion I thought it would be easier.  Unfortunately 2.5 hours after the shot I had severe chills, fever, and restlessness (even while taking adivan, zofran, and aleve).  Hoping that todays shot is better.  This could be a long 48 weeks if not!  I was told that I could get my regular scans every 3 months as planned.  Any tips from anyone about avoiding the chills and fevers?  I would love to hear them.  I am a mom of 2 young kids and feeling yucky is not possible.  Thanks!

          • November 5, 2014 at 7:21 pm
          Lav4789
          Participant

            I just finished my month of daily shots and took my first shot dose on Monday.  I was trying to be positive and since the dosage is half of the infusion I thought it would be easier.  Unfortunately 2.5 hours after the shot I had severe chills, fever, and restlessness (even while taking adivan, zofran, and aleve).  Hoping that todays shot is better.  This could be a long 48 weeks if not!  I was told that I could get my regular scans every 3 months as planned.  Any tips from anyone about avoiding the chills and fevers?  I would love to hear them.  I am a mom of 2 young kids and feeling yucky is not possible.  Thanks!

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