in the USA, is it possible for a patient to receive IV saline every day?

[waif]

I'm writing on behalf of my friend who's very sick.
We've ordered through mobile IV services with positive experiences, but he'd like to have infusions every day. Do doctors order this? Is it possible?
any suggestions/advice appreciated.


money isn't an issue...

 

[Chelby]

Yes, many people with POTS/dysautonomia go on daily saline infusions and get a central line. This only happens in the USA.

No other country does this except in exceptional circumstances. It is dangerous due to serious infection risk.

 

[waif]

Yes, many people with POTS/dysautonomia go on daily saline infusions and get a central line. This only happens in the USA.

No other country does this except in exceptional circumstances. It is dangerous due to serious infection risk.

aahk, thanks so much! I went on reddit and they warned me about his veins closing off etc etc so I was discouraged. He's had cfs for........almost 20 years so electrolyte drinks aren't going to cut it

How would I go about finding a doctor for the infusions? He's in the DC area fortunately, but we're not sure how to search.

 

[Chelby]

I'm not sure sorry, I'm from Australia. There are quite a few Facebook groups which discuss saline infusions for POTS and some that include CFS. To be clear, I don't think it's a good idea unless you can't drink.