IV Wellness Therapy

In order to have the best experience and outcome form your IV Wellness Therapy appointment, Dr. Stokes suggests the following:

• For FIRST IV Wellness Therapy, we need to rule out the possibility of infection or kidney conditions. Therefore, we ask that you obtain a urine sample container from the front desk and provide a urine sample. We will then administer a dipstick test before administering the IV treatment.
• To ensure stable blood sugar levels and blood pressure, patients should eat a meal and drink 1L (4 cups) of water prior to treatment.
• It is recommended you bring snack with you in the event we need to regulate your blood sugar. We also have protein bars available for purchase.
• As you will be advised to drink 1-2 cups of water during your treatment, please bring a water bottle with you. If you forget to bring your water bottle with you, the clinic does provide water and tea.
• We want you to be comfortable so please wear loose fitting clothing. It is recommended to avoid wearing tight belts, scarves, shapewear (ex: Spanx), etc.
• Please bring all relevant and recent blood work with you to your appointment.
• Please refrain from any exercise before and after your appointment. We ask that you do not take the stairs up to our clinic as this can skew blood pressure readings.
• Please provide us with a list of all current supplements and prescriptions as well as update us if there have been any changes in dosages since your last appointment.

• Do not cross your knees – crossing your knees during treatment could potentially constrict blood circulation.
• Stay awake – we need to know that you are conscious. It is recommended you bring a book, iPad, or smartphone to your appointment to help keep you awake during treatment.
• Alert us – inform the clinic immediately if you are experiencing any pain, discomfort, headaches, cramps, nausea, dizziness, heart palpitations or if it becomes difficult for you to breathe. Continuously ring the Safety Bell until someone attends to you.
• Stay Still – do not move the arm that is hooked up to the IV.
• Don’t Touch – do not touch the IV Line, change the drip rate, or move the IV bag. Doing so may affect your treatment.

Congratulations you’ve completed your IV Wellness Therapy! Dr. Stokes all patients to be mindful of the following:

• Enjoy another meal and drink 2-4 glasses of water.
• Call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room if IV needle injection site becomes hot, red, and/or itchy or if you develop a fever.