Treatment Guidelines

Please inform your doctor or nurse if you experience any of the following:

  • Temperature over 100 degrees F.

  • Nausea or vomiting not relieved by medication.

  • Diarrhea or constipation that lasts longer than 48 hours, or is unrelieved by medication.

  • Inability to swallow or mouth sores.

  • Any unusual bleeding or increased bruising.

  • Pain not relieved by medication, pain that becomes worse, or any new pain.

  • Change in ability to walk.

Important things to remember

  • Buy a thermometer and check your temperature if you have any chills, feel feel warm, or just feel poorly.

  • Check with your doctor or nurse about the use of any unprescribed or over-the-counter

  • medication.

  • Good nutrition and adequate fluid intake is especially important while you are on treatment.

  • Wear comfortable clothing and choose garments that allow easy access when you come for

  • treatment.

  • Feel free to ask questions anytime.

If you need assistance, help is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach someone weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays by calling 805-485-8709.

When our office is closed, our answering service will take your name and telephone number, then notify the on-call doctor who will contact you.