i had my 2nd iron infusion ( femfer) for iron defiency anemia, 2 week ago.i now am having sever itching in both arms. i had some face swelling after the infusion with a headache. that passed but the itching starts about a week after the infusions. this makes my 3rd set of infusions. the first set was ok-never had any reaction, the second set it started and this last set is terrible with the itching and swelling . can this be caused from the infusion a week after?
Hi, It most certainly is due to the infusion a week after. The side effects of IV iron are usually minimal, but may include the following