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Has Anyone Here Had The IVIG Immunotherapy? Side Effects? How Often?

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Knoxville, TN
November 6
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Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is administered via intravenous infusion in a medical setting, commonly given once a month while antibody levels are low. Side effects during or immediately after IVIG can include:

- Headache
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Chills
- Muscle or joint aches
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Allergic reactions

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Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is administered via intravenous infusion in a medical setting, commonly given once a month while antibody levels are low. Side effects during or immediately after IVIG can include:

- Headache
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Chills
- Muscle or joint aches
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Allergic reactions

Later effects can include:

- Kidney problems
- Blood clots
- Rashes

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