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Has anyone had IVIG Infusions for Neuropathy?
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Hello, So far my only problems are a really bad headache and my mouth breaking out. It makes me sleepy.
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So, what you are saying is you don't have the pain and tingling in your legs any longer; but, you now are sleepy, bad headaches and mouth breaking out. Its a great life, isn't it???
I did not have a headache and my mouth did not break out. That was day three the loading dose is five days. Today is day four.
I took IViG from age 10–18 so I was hoping no problems.
Premedicated
125 IV prednisone
Benadryl 50 mgs
Tylenol 500 mgs
Phenergran 25 mgs for nausea
Valium 5 mgs I have a history of seizures so they are giving it for prevention
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Sorry to hear about the side effects but thanks for keeping us posted.
Do they have you taking anything prophylactically like Benadryl to help with the reactions? Then again, that might cause the drowsiness.
When my NP and I discussed it, she said slowing the infusion rate could help minimize headaches but then that would make it take even longer which you may not want.