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IVIG Side Effects

IVIG delivers healthy antibodies to improve an MG flare or crisis but can cause side effects. Headaches, chills, dizziness, and fluid retention are commonly reported (https://myasthenia-gravis.com/plasma-exchange-ivig).

What rate of flow was the nurse doing? Did slowing it, if that was tried, lessen symptoms?

  1. I had the infusions in the hospital. And most recent this past weekend: Friday. Sat.& sun .
    It took 3 hours each

    1. I definitely don't go faster than 125 MAX. I hydrate the day before and take Liquid IV for the two days of infusions, and then I hydrate for a couple more days. I get a small dose of Benadryl, Tylenol, and, I think, a steroid with my infusions. My only side effects are sleepiness and a slight head ache, but it is more like my head feels full. Sometimes, I take Excedrin migraine as needed.

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    2. no

      1. from Poppy.

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