Can I please ask some questions about IVIG?

[wornoutmom]

We used Coram here in Michigan, and they were great to us. They sold us the Gammaguard at cost because we were self pay - about half the cost of the hospital. We opted to go to the infusion center, but in hindsight, if I had it to do again, I would have them do it at my home to make it more comfortable. We did the 1.5 dose over 2 days. Our dr wrote for 1 day drip, but the supervisor at Coram said no way would she do that dose in 1 day. She wanted to spread it out over 4 days! We ended up with 2 days to save on nursing care. I agree with the GO SLOW and add saline advice. Our first day took only 3 hours and ds ended up with all the horrible side effects the morning of day 2. After they resolved we did the 2nd day in 5 hours with saline for almost 12 hours. Much better day!