[debbiehub]

Today I had an iron infusion and next week I am trying 4 days of IVIG 4 hrs a day. They put the IV in my hand because the best vain was there. My hand went into such a flare up and now my whole arm is bad. I am so dreading next week. I was crying by the end of the infusion! I think I would have tolerated it better if they did it inside elbow area...I was dx recently with small fiber nueropathy and I believe I also have RSD although many docs disagree.

Thanks for any suggestions

Debbie

[mrsD]

Iron infusions are quite painful for most people. It might just be the iron procedure itself. They are usually not done unless it is a last resort for this reason.

Here is a monograph example:

http://www.drugs.com/sfx/iron-dextran-side-effects.html

I would discuss this with your doctor... it is possible the reactions you are having may be treatable.

[debbiehub]

Thanks for the info...I think it was just the irritation from the IV..I am not going to let them use my right hand again!.....So upsetting- I got ferriten infusion which has to do with iron saturation levels.

Debbie