Hi Mike,

I've just completed two rtx infusions (two weeks apart). I had no side effects while the infusions were administered. I was just a little more tired than usual the next day, but not so tired I couldn't do what I usually do. Two days after the first one found my wife and me driving almost 600 miles to Memphis. Three days after the second, we drove 350 miles to central Illinois for a wedding.

I was given solu medrol (steroid) and ibuprofen with both infusions. Since I take a daily antihistamine, they did not give me Benadryl.

I am generally able to tolerate meds with no difficulty. Rtx was no exception.

Having said the above, I'm retired, so I can avoid sick people who might share their germs with me. Sounds like your doc may be giving you a worst case scenario.