Getting an IVIG infusion: What can I expect?

Posted by chriswhpple @chriswhpple, Apr 3 8:03am

My IgG count is currently at 221 and at my chemo treatment yesterday I was told I will be getting an IVIG infusion next week. I would love to know more about this infusion, including side effects.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 16 7:05pm

@chriswhpple, how did the IVIG infusion go? What tips would you share for anyone about to have this treatment? What do you wish you had known?

suetex | @suetex | Apr 18 4:01pm

I take IvIg every 3 weeks and I always feel better the next day. I have no side effects.

mrgreentea | @mrgreentea | Apr 18 10:24pm

I have been taking it at New Prague for 6 months. No issues. It takes about 3 hrs for me. Great location, awesome staff! Alas, IVIG may not stop you from getting sick. As I understand it, the goal is to keep you from getting sick enough such that you need to go to the hospital. I hope you had a positive experience!

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