What To Expect During Infusion Therapy

If you are suffering from an inflammatory or musculoskeletal condition or disease such as arthritis, you can benefit from infusion therapy performed by your rheumatologist. Drs. Jeffrey Feinstein, Kenneth DesRosier, and Thomas Hoffman at Rheumatology Solutions in San Antonio, TX, and Windcrest, TX, provide a wide range of rheumatology services, including infusion therapy.

What You Need To Know About Infusion Therapy

Infusion therapy uses an intravenous system to deliver substances directly into a vein. Infusion therapy has several important advantages compared to other types of therapy. Consider that infusion therapy is:

• Fast, delivering medication directly into your bloodstream
• Precise, providing the exact dosage you need
• Immediate, bypassing your digestive system for quick absorption

At Rheumatology Solutions, infusion therapy may be recommended to treat: 

• Lupus
• Gout
• Osteoporosis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis
• Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
• Systemic Sclerosis Interstitial Lung Disease

When you visit your rheumatologist for infusion therapy, you will be seated in a comfortable, reclining chair. An IV is placed in your arm, connected to a drip system containing the medications you need. You will remain seated or reclined for a period of time while the medication is delivered. Infusion therapy can take as little as 30 minutes or a few hours, depending on the medication and the dosage. 

While undergoing infusion therapy, you will be able to eat, drink, read, and visit the bathroom. The nurses at Rheumatology Solutions will carefully monitor you during your treatment.

Want To Know More About Infusion Therapy?

Infusion therapy is an effective solution for treating a wide range of conditions and diseases. To find out more about what to expect during infusion therapy and how it can help you, call Drs. Jeffrey Feinstein, Kenneth DesRosier, and Thomas Hoffman at Rheumatology Solutions in San Antonio, TX, and Windcrest, TX. You can reach them in the office by calling (210) 590-9596, so call today.