Holiday Weekend? What About Your Scheduled IVIG Infusion?

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Holiday weekends are great times to hang out with family and friends to celebrate national milestones like the 4th of July. If you receive regular intravenous (IV) or subcutaneous (SC) treatments for a chronic condition, you want to get through the extended weekend feeling your best. Understanding your condition, knowing how treatments affect you personally, and talking to your family about your condition are the best ways to ensure everyone enjoys themselves.

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How to Time Your IVIG Infusion Sessions?

Unless you have a very strict treatment schedule, such as for chemo, based on common reactions and any unforeseen infections, you should be able to choose your infusion time for IVIG at home. Here are some scheduling considerations:

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  • Family visits
  • Possible immediate positive effects of infusions
    • Increased energy levels
    • Fewer or less severe symptoms of your condition
  • Possible immediate negative side effects of infusions
    • Nausea
    • Loss of appetite 

Trusted IVIG home infusion companies will work with you and your doctor’s office to schedule intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy. It will be more convenient for you and your family to schedule this at home before or after the three-day weekend. At-home options are also more comfortable for you.

Smiling woman receiving IV infusion treatment from a doctor in a clinic setting

What Can You Do During an Infusion Session?

With IVIG at home and other at-home treatments like SC infusions, you are stationary while the nurse inserts the needle and catheter but free to move once the infusion is secure.

If your session is before a three-day weekend, your family may already be gathering. You’re free to talk with them, walk around the house with them, and even sit outside if the weather permits it. You’ll have a bag with the medication that you carry throughout the infusion session.

Are There Any Food and Drink Restrictions Before, During, and After Infusions?

There are a few limitations to food and drink unless you experience nausea during and after treatments. You should avoid tobacco and alcohol.

IVIG infusion therapy provided at home is a convenient option for patients who want to spend more time with their families during longer holiday weekends. You never have to miss a session to enjoy family time or vice versa!

About Medrx Infusion

Infuse your life with comfort and enhance your healthcare experience with Medrx Infusion. Their convenient home infusion services deliver IVIG infusions and other medications to your doorstep, working with your primary medical team and doctor to ensure you receive the correct dosage at a frequency approved by your doctor. When you have regular access to high-quality care, your quality of life improves without spending hours in a medical facility. It’s the treatment you need in the comfort of your home.

Learn more about Medrx Infusion and IVIG infusion treatment at https://medrxinfusion.com/

Location: 417 N Oak St, Inglewood, CA 90302, USA

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