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August 28
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Members responded with care and encouragement to a question about IVIG infusions raising blood pressure, with many sharing that they... Read more

Members responded with care and encouragement to a question about IVIG infusions raising blood pressure, with many sharing that they experienced similar fluctuations during treatment. Several members offered practical tips, including staying well-hydrated before infusions, asking nurses to slow the drip rate, and journaling blood pressure readings to share with a doctor, with one member noting that tracking led to a helpful medication adjustment. A recurring theme was reassurance that erratic blood pressure during IVIG can be normal, along with encouragement to keep the care team informed.

A MGteam Member

You can try hydrating better for a couple days before your next one and see if that influences it any.

August 31
A MGteam Member

Marybeth I remember when my husband's bp was really elevated our Pharmacist said lemon water brings it down naturally. And it did help. Try it. Take care. Celia

August 31
A MGteam Member

I was on IVIG two years ago for four months and just started it again a short time ago. I have had erratic blood pressure readings both times. My neurologist says this is normal. My blood pressure stayed stable the two days I had the infusion this week. Keep an eye in it and let your neurologist know what is going on.

August 28
A MGteam Member

Boy I have definitely learned about the feed rate this week. My bp dropped when they slowed the speed of the infusion.

August 28
A MGteam Member

I’m on IVIG as well. I use a 4 hour drip and hydrate two days prior. Same thing happened to me. I journaled my BP for a week after infusion and provided to my doctor. She added a second BP med which works well for me.

September 1 (edited)

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