<human>: 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?
<bot>: 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:bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position gastrointestinal pains, including nausea and cramps problems with breathing skin problems, including rash chest pain low blood pressureanaphylaxis (a severe reaction that can include difficulty breathing, itching, or a rash over the entire body)In all probability this is a reaction to the iron so I suggest you go the ER as soon as you can and get a cortisone and epinephrine injection. If you have necked/mouth swelling, dizziness,difficulty breathing or chest pain contact an ambulance immediately