Intravenous Therapy Consent
I have been advised by my doctor that they recommend that I receive Intravenous and/or Intramuscular Supplement Injections.
I understand that:
- Intravenous and Intramuscular supplement injections may be outside the parameters of conventional medicine in Australia.
- This treatment is supported by empirical knowledge and by research data.
- This treatment is safe, is widely and successfully used by integrative medical practitioners in clinics across Australia and Internationally, and is ONLY prescribed and administered with the utmost care.
- This treatment is NOT covered by Medicare and may not be covered by Private Health Insurance funds in Australia.
- This treatment may NOT be regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and my doctor deems this treatment to be in my best interest.
- Also that my doctor has made me fully aware of any risks associated with this treatment and has provided me with sufficient information to make an informed decision.
I am agreeing to undergo this treatment of my own free will and consent and therefore exercise my right to discuss and choose any treatment/s made available to me.
I have read, and understand, the contents of this document, that it is entirely my decision, and have not been coerced into accepting or declining the treatment available to me.
Intravenous Vitamin C
Benefits:
Reduced risk for:
Arthritis
Asthma
Cancer support
Cardiovascular disease
Lung disease
Heart disease
Stroke
Cataracts
Infections
Chronic fatigue
Glandular fever
Hypertension
Diabetes
Fractures
Surgical healing
Heavy metal toxicity
Possible Side Effects:
Haemolysis for patients with G6PD deficiency if
high dosage of IV Vitamin C given
Headaches
Nausea
Vomiting
Trembling
Fatigue
Mild Dehydration
Local irritation of veins (eliminated by flushing at the
end of IV)
Symptoms usually last less than 24hours
Intravenous Glutathione
Benefits:
Direct antixoidant
Chelator of heavy metals (As and Hg)
Crosses blood-brain barrier
Recycles Vitamin C
Helps with liver detoxification
Helpful in fybromyalgia, chronic fatigue, hepatitis,
Parkinson's Disease and cancer
Synergises with Vitamin C
Possible Side Effects:
Chest pain
Shortness of breath and other breathing issues
Tightness in the throat and chest
Allergic reaction-type symptoms (breaking out into
hives, rashes, swelling up, excessive itchiness)
Symptoms last less than 24hours
Intravenous Magnesium
Benefits:
PMS
Osteoporosis
Restless legs
Cardiovascular conditions — coronary artery disease
Irregular heartbeat
Mitral valve prolapse
High cholesterol
Metabolic syndrome
Prevention of strokes
CFS
Nerve Pain
Fibromyalgia
Anxiety
Cluster / Migrane headaches
Asthma
COPD
ADHD
Hypertension
MS
Premature labour
Possible Side Effects:
In patients with kidney problems, take with caution
Heart block
Given with caution
Low blood pressure
Confusion (only occasionally)
Nausea (only occasionally)
Upset stomach (only occasionally)
In all cases, dosage can be reduced
Symptoms last less than 24hours
Intravenous Zinc
Benefits:
Help with Zinc deficiency
Growth retardation
Acne
Alopecia
Infertility
Delayed wound healing
Possible Side Effects:
Hypotension
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Increased Amylase
Symptoms last less than 24hours
Intravenous Alpha Lipoic Acid
Benefits:
Diabetic neuropathy
Any polyneuropathy
Recycles Glutathione, Vitamins C and E
Used in Krebs cycle for production of energy
Neurodegenerative disorders (Parkinson’s, MS)
Radiation damage
Chemotherapy
Heavy metal poisoning
Sepsis Infections
(With Vitamin C) increases killing effect of Vitamin C
Increases Insulin sensitivity
Useful in Hepatitis / Liver protection
ALA + Vitamin C + Glutathione are synergistic in cancer cell killing
Possible Side Effects:
Hypotension
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Increased Amylase
Symptoms last less than 24hours
Intravenous EDTA / Chelation
Benefits:
Useful in treatment of Lead Poisoning
Arteriosclerosis (Angina)
Heart Attack, Stroke
Claudication, Hypertension
Tinnitus, Vertigo
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Rheumatoid & Osteoarthritis
Diabetic complications
Macular eye degeneration
Heavy Metal Toxicity
Summary: Chelation therapy with EDTA (Ethylenediamine-tetra-acetate) useful for all the above and heavy metal detoxification
Possible Side Effects:
Mild Nausea
Shivering feeling inside
Dizziness
Headaches
Hypoglycaemia
Chelation drip consists of: 2.5grams of Mg, 10ml Sodium
Bicarb, 15g Vitamin C, 1.5 gram EDTA, 10mg B1, 5mg B2,
100mg B3, 20mg B5, 50mg B6
I have been advised by my doctor to have iron injections due to my continuing symptoms, and my iron study results indicate that I may have iron deficiency anaemia which has been/is being investigated.
The Dr. has informed me of the following side effects of iron injections:
General
Flushing, sweating, chills, fever
Chest and back pain
Local inflammation with inguinal lymphadenopathy
Lower quadrant abdominal pain
Hypersensitivity
Anaphylaxis
Gastrointestinal
Nausea and Vomiting
Central Nervous System
Headache
Dizziness
Cardiovascular
Faintness
Syncope
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Circulatory collapse
Respiratory
Bronchospasm with dyspoea
Haematological
Generalised lymphadenopathy
Dermatological
Rash
Urticaria
Angioneurotic edema
Musculoskeletal
Joint and muscle pain
Arthralgia
Sensation of stiffening of the arms, legs or face
Staining of skin at site of injection
Consent and Signing
I have been advised by my doctor regarding the above benefits and side effects. The IV therapy has been suggested for my condition/health status and I understand there are no guaranteed outcomes of the treatment. I undertake this
therapy of my own volition and accept the possibility of adverse side effects.
I release my doctor from any legal responsibilities regarding the above treatment.