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Has anyone had IVIG Infusions for Neuropathy?
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<p>I was receiving Gamunex and had few side effects. There is currently a shortage of Gamunex nation wide. The doctor had to switch me to Gammagard. Since taking Gammagard my vision has changed. It is very difficult for me to read. Seem to be using aids. Has anyone experienced a similar issue. I have read the common side effects. Doesn't mention vision changes. Thank you in advance for you help.</p>
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I mentioned it to him. He looked up the side effects on his web information. It didn't mention anything about vision issues. Had a procedure at the eye doctor about the same time we changed to Gammaguard. Thought the eye procedure may have had something to do with vision change. Have an appoint to recheck my eyeglasses. I will also check my records to see when the IVIG meds changed and the date of the eye Laser treatment was.
Hi, I didn't have LASIK eye surgery. I had edma problem. Eye doctor didn't think that was the cause of my vision problem.
Hi, I had checked RX list. It gives the most common side effects. I was wondering if any (gammaguard) IVIG patients experienced any other side effects.
Hi, @alexis - I'd be concerned, too, if my vision changed after switching from one medication to another. Hoping that others like @harley22 @arcticmark @johnbishop @sparshall @arnrob may have some thoughts on suffering some vision changes making it difficult to read after receiving Gammagard liquid [Immune Globulin Infusion (Human)] 10% instead of your previous brand of Gamunex.
How is your reading now, a few days later? Have you had the chance to speak to your prescribing doctor about the vision side effects?
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Hello @lexonpark, Welcome to Connect. There is another discussion that is similar where your post may have more visibility and you can meet other members disussing IVIG infusions/medication and learn what experience they have shared. I'm tagging our moderator @ethanmcconkey to see if we can move your post to the following disscussion:
> Groups > Neuropathy > IVIG Infusions
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ivig-infusions/
@awinkler73 has posted in another discussion about gammagard and may be able to share their experience with any side effects. Have you discussed the vision side effects with your doctor? I'm wondering if the doctor might have an alternative medication for you.