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Now Receiving GammaGard Bi-Weekly Infusions

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Aug 22 7:22pm | Replies (27)

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I have been receiving IVIg since October. Be sure to stay hydrated. I receive premeds of Tylenol, Benadryl, and SoluMedrol. If not receiving check to see if this is possible. The only side effect I’ve had is nausea. My doctor ordered Zofran and reduced the rate of the infusion. This has helped. I’ve had a positive result to the infusions. Hope your response is simular.

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I really resonated with your feelings about being diagnosed with a chronic condition and dependent on IVIG infusions for the rest of your life! Sending a sympathetic virtual hug your way. I’ve just had my 3rd month of IVIG treatment and agree with the advice on pre-treatment with Tylenol, Benadryl and my Dr. added a medication called Cyproheptadine. My first infusion was 7 hours on Day 1 and the same on Day 2. I developed a multi day migraine afterwards. For the 2nd month I got a saline IV the day before, took the new med and pre-meds and my Dr. added a migraine medication to be taken at the end of the infusion. We also cut back to 1 seven hour day infusion. I do feel much better and the treatment seems to be working! It does take up a few days of every month and is life-disruptive, but the other 28 days per month I have less fatigue, pain and feel closer to life pre-autoimmune onset. Very few people understand what IVIG is, but since I am at a chemo center to get the treatment each month they equate it with that, and are more understanding as the months go by. Trying it for 3 months may be a place to start to see if it works for you. I sure hope so, and appreciate these posts as we are all in this together.