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red blotchy skin color after 5 days of ivig infusion

Did not have this symptom during the week of infusion, but today I am seeing this on my legs and arms.
Any comments?

  1. I remember having a brownish colored urine when I got IVIG treatments but no red bumps. Now that it has been 2 1/2 months since my last treatment it has cleared up. Hytrulo hasn't caused anything.

    1. Hives itch a lot so probably not that. Good luck and maybe post when you have an answer.

      1. Thanks for your reply.
        The red blotching seems to be under the skin. Both arms and around the knees and a yellowish tint to the skin on the outer part of the left calf. Does not itch.
        I would also think it is the Infusions, but I thought it best to ask around and I just finished sending an email to my Neurologist.
        Plus, my urine has taken on a yellow/brown color and the brown of the urine sinks to the bottom of the bowl. I have been keeping hydrated all week.
        What a strange autoimmune disease this is.
        Thanks, WhyMeMG

        1. This sounds like hives. I got it from an anti-anxiety drug I was prescribed and was immediately switch to another. It took about 8 days for the red bumps to go away. If you have started taking anything new beside IVIG, suspect that first. I didn't have any bad reaction to IVIG but you could be different.

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