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Injection & Infusion Therapy

Hattiesburg Clinic offers injection and infusion therapy and oversight for individuals with chronic inflammatory conditions.
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Injection & Infusion Therapy Overview

Physical and occupational therapy, oral medication and lifestyle changes are always the first line of defense for arthritis, osteoporosis and other rheumatoid conditions. But for some, these treatment options may not prove effective, or adherence may be a challenge. When that happens, the best next step may be treatment via injection or infusion. We offer infusion therapy in a calm and friendly environment in our in-house infusion suite in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Conditions We Treat

Injection and infusion therapy may be offered for any of the following conditions:

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Arthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoporosis
  • Spondyloarthropathies

What to Expect

Injection Therapy

If your medication is being administered via injection, you may come in for a short office visit to receive a quick shot, sit for a brief monitoring period and go home. You may also be able to administer your injections yourself at home. This depends on the medication being administered. The most important thing is that you are monitoring your symptoms and side effects and returning for your regular visits to make sure the treatment is effective and any risk factors are being monitored.

Infusion Therapy

Infusion therapy involves inserting an IV into a vein and slowly releasing the medication. Typically, the process is not painful beyond the initial prick to insert the IV, but it can be time consuming. Some infusions may be quick, but others may last a couple of hours. Your care team will inform you in advance, and you can spend the time in our comfortable offices reading a book or watching a movie.

Who is a candidate for injection or infusion therapy?

You and your rheumatologist will decide together if it is time for injection or infusion therapy. Typically, these therapies are reserved for patients who have not had success with or cannot tolerate other forms of treatment.

Are there risks or side effects from injection and infusion therapy?

The risks and side effects depend on the particular medication that is being administered, as well as your overall condition and any co-occurring conditions. Your clinician will review these potential risks and side effects with you, helping you make an informed decision.

What is the difference between infusion therapy and injection therapy?

When you receive a medication via injection, your clinician will use a needle to administer a short, quick “shot.” Some medications for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions are given via injection.

Infusions also deliver medication, but they are done more slowly, through an IV inserted into a vein. Some infusions may be fairly quick, but others may require a few hours. We provide in-house infusion therapy for our patients, which allows our skilled medical staff to directly monitor patients in a safe and comfortable environment.

How often do I have to go in for injections or infusions?

This depends on your condition and the medication. Some infusions are given once per year or even less, while others must be administered weekly or monthly. Your physician will help you understand the cadence of your treatments. Adherence is important and will help you offset pain, other negative symptoms and worsening of your condition.

Hattiesburg Clinic houses an on-site IV infusion suite for the convenience of our patients.

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Arthritis & Rheumatology
Hattiesburg, MS
The Arthritis Center - West
104 Millsaps Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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(601) 288-7500
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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