The symptoms you experienced - chills, low-grade fever, and headache - are among the common side effects that can occur during or shortly after IVIG infusions. About 80% of people experience mild to moderate side effects from IVIG treatment.
These side effects can often be managed by
• Slowing down the infusion rate
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The symptoms you experienced - chills, low-grade fever, and headache - are among the common side effects that can occur during or shortly after IVIG infusions. About 80% of people experience mild to moderate side effects from IVIG treatment.
These side effects can often be managed by:
• Slowing down the infusion rate
• Providing supportive medications like pain relievers
• Ensuring proper hydration before and during treatment While your doctor's suggestion to switch treatments is a personal medical decision between you and them, it's worth noting that there are established protocols for managing IVIG reactions. If you're concerned about changing treatments, you might want to discuss with your doctor whether adjusting the IVIG administration protocol could help minimize these side effects before switching to a different treatment entirely.
September 25, 2025
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