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Originally Posted by MbGuy
I was wondering if I could get some hints or advise on what to do with the migraines after Iv-Ig treatments. I'll always get one 24 hours after I get the final treatment done. So far I've tried Tylenol and migraine Tylenol something or other, was another pill for migraines just can't remember. They just seem to get so bad that I can't open my eyes or my head feels like it's going to explode and when my eyes are shut my eyes want to pop out from the pain. The last time I had it done I also got pretty sick from the pain (but no one around so I suffered through it). I don't go till the middle of January for it, so any feed back would be greatly appreciated. I don't think I can handle many anymore of those migraines and be down for a week. Thanks a greatly appreciated.
MbGuy
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Hi MB - as a frequent user of IVIG I know what you are going through. Being very well hydrated before a treatment is very important. But what I have found to help the most is checking to see what "brand" of IVIG you are being given. The hospital where I did my treatments used various brands most of which has large amounts of sucrose and sodium to stabilize the drug. Once I found that out I had my doctor prescribe a brand that didn't have that - there are a few so there are options. The headaches stopped! It was all that sugar that was doing me in. Hope this help. D