I had my first Injectafer infusion today, and it wasn't bad at all. I had some weird tingling when the Injectafer was going in and my hand ached a little, but it was over in 20 minutes. It was definitely worth it to feel better. FYI, it can raise your blood pressure but it lowered mine a little. Had a small dizzy moment then it was gone. A BP check showed a small drop in my BP. Don't be scared to ...
Had severe anemia my doctor suggested this I had never heard of this I usually read up on stuff but I didn't the first infusion I felt sick on stomach for few days second one omg I have been having severe migranes fatigued every day anxiety got worsier and heart rate got worsier been two months these side effects are awful instead if feeling better after infusion I feel terrible please do not take...
Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/28/2016
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
Overall rating 3.7
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Have horrible side effect: headache for approx. a month Joint pain, bone pain, back pain. Started with headache almost right away, but back/bone/joints in approx a month. Can not walk for 2 weeks now, had a preexisting problem but NEVER had this symptoms before
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romalacy | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/13/2016
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
Overall rating 4.7
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I had my first Injectafer infusion today, and it wasn't bad at all. I had some weird tingling when the Injectafer was going in and my hand ached a little, but it was over in 20 minutes. It was definitely worth it to feel better. FYI, it can raise your blood pressure but it lowered mine a little. Had a small dizzy moment then it was gone. A BP check showed a small drop in my BP. Don't be scared to have the infusion if you need it.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/27/2014
Condition: Anemia from Inadequate Iron
Overall rating 2.3
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I had severe back pain and some chest pain that lasted for several days.
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