What to Expect: IV Therapy

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Before your Treatment
During your Treatment
After your Treatment

Before your Treatment

What to Wear

Make sure to wear a shirt that can either be rolled up or wear a shirt that exposes your arm up to your elbow.

Stay Hydrated Before

The more hydrated you are, the more accessible your veins are. This will make your treatment much more comfortable.

Move Around

Before you have the IV inserted try to move around a bit to make your blood vessels more accessible.

Eat Something

Some vitamins and minerals that are used in our infusions can have a temporary effect on your blood sugar (slightly lowering your blood sugar). This can make you feel light headed during or after your IV treatment if you haven't eaten beforehand.

During your Treatment

  • Your IV can take 45 minutes to 4 hours depending on which IV you are getting. Please plan to be here for a minimum of 1 hour.
  • During your treatment, you may experience coldness, stiffness, and sensation of pressure or tingling from your fingertips, up your arm and into your chest. You may also taste or smell the vitamins; often they are described as having a metallic quality. These sensations are normal and to be expected. They will resolve immediately following your IV. Also know that Dr. Sturm is here to answer any questions and help any situation that can occur.
  • Let us know right away if you experience any discomfort during your treatment including burning, stinging, aching or feelings of nausea or light-headedness. We have many solutions to improve your comfort.
  • The most common IV complication is known as an infiltration, which occurs when IV fluid leaks into surrounding tissues. Infiltration can be caused by dislodgment of the IV needle, most often by patient movement. Although this is a non-serious complication, it is important to keep your arm still during your treatment to prevent discomfort and delay to your treatment.
  • Many people enjoy an immediate feeling of relaxation during their treatment. Your IV infusion should be an experience you enjoy every time, so please let us know what we can do to make your experience the most comfortable!
  • Many people experience an increase in energy, mental alertness and over all sense of wellbeing immediately following their IV treatment. These effects may be subtle or may not be noticed until the next day or days following treatment. You may require several IV treatments before you begin to experience a benefit.

After your Treatment

  • Many people experience an increase in energy, mental alertness and over all sense of wellbeing immediately following their IV treatment. These effects may be subtle or may not be noticed until the next day or days following treatment. You may require several IV treatments before you begin to experience a benefit.
  • Chronic stress, illness, lack of sleep and poor eating habits, can all contribute to nutrient depletion. Without adequate nutrition, metabolism inside our cells becomes sluggish, leading to a buildup of waste product inside the cell. IV therapy delivers high doses of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids directly into the blood stream that readily cross cell membranes to ‘kick-start’ cellular metabolism. It is therefore normal to experience mild fatigue, headache, nausea or light- headedness following your IV treatment. This is especially common after your first few IV treatments, as your body works to clear any stored metabolic waste products.
  • You may continue with your daily activities, including exercise following your IV treatment. It is important to continue to stay hydrated and eat regular meals.
  • Minor bruising of the IV site is common and should resolve within the week. If you experience redness, swelling or pain of your arm or at your injection site, please contact us right away.
  • Many people enjoy an immediate feeling of relaxation during their treatment. Your IV infusion should be an experience you enjoy every time, so please let us know what we can do to make your experience the most comfortable!
  • If you have any questions or concerns following your IV treatment, please contact our office to speak with one of our IV Therapist.