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Feet are turning black after getting ivig treatment?

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Dr. Richard Amerling answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

To the ER: Go to a nearby Emergency Room and have it checked out. Don't put it off. Go now. Call your doctor.

Answered 1/23/2015

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