I have​ no problem with needles, as for headaches and having to take benadryl so far no need with my regular treatment every 3rd week.

it takes me a little over 3hrs for 80 grams or 4 bottles​ of 200mg at full rate of 400ml/hr from start to finish.

Side effects are very low so far it's been a little over a year now I've been off PlasmaPheresies, I've had 84 in all on weekly basis...I find IVIg not as effective as plexes my symthoms are more apperent I have a lot of bulbur difficulty speaking and eating since IVIg but my overall is better, more energy for one and my blood work results are back to normal, no more having to take iron supplements and red and white blood cells are back up but like I mentioned other problems surface.

Doctor's are going to see if we go from 3 to 2 weeks for regular infusions or try a weekly SubQ and see on how I react, they seem to think that a weekly infusion might be more beneficial in my case...and might help me with my bulbur symptoms.

As for insurance we Canucks are pretty lucky it's all covered once approved by our Specialists...