Can IV Therapy Really Boost Your Immune System?

If you’re living with a rheumatic or musculoskeletal condition, your immune system is always part of the story — sometimes working too hard, sometimes not enough. 

At  Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center, respected board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Behnam Khaleghi understands the delicate balance between treating disease and supporting overall immune health.

We offer a wide range of intravenous (IV) therapies, from advanced medications for autoimmune disease to targeted nutrient blends designed to fortify your body’s defenses, conveniently in our state-of-the-art Tustin and Laguna Hills, California, facilities.

This month, our blog focuses on how we can use IV therapy to help fine-tune and restore immune balance to help you stay healthy and active.

Rheumatic diseases and immunity

Many rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, are autoimmune conditions, meaning your immune system mistakenly attacks your own tissues. This chronic inflammation can damage joints, skin, and internal organs.

On top of that, certain treatments, while essential for controlling disease, can suppress immune function, leaving you more vulnerable to illness.

That’s where a tailored approach to immunity becomes so important. Our goal is not just to calm overactive immune responses, but it’s also to keep your body strong enough to protect you from infections and recover efficiently.

IV therapy using advanced infusions

In our Laguna Hills and Tustin offices, we offer advanced infusion treatments designed to interrupt the precise immune signals driving inflammation. For instance, Remicade® blocks tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), a major inflammatory protein linked to rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions.

Another example, Orencia®, helps prevent overactivation of T-cells, reducing joint inflammation and slowing disease progression.

By modulating rather than completely shutting down the immune system, these therapies help restore balance, reduce symptoms, and protect long-term joint health.

Nutrient IV therapy

Some immune-suppressing drugs can make it harder for your body to fight infections. Nutrient IVs can provide extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to overcome that issue. Examples include:

• Vitamin C: Supports white blood cell function, fights oxidative stress
• Zinc: Essential for immune cell development and wound healing
• B vitamins: Boost energy and nervous system health, support immune resilience

You may absorb as little as one-tenth of the nutrients you ingest orally. IV delivery bypasses the digestive system, ensuring complete absorption and faster availability to your cells.

The whole-person approach to immunity

At Pacific Rheumatology Center, we don't do one-size-fits-all medicine. Dr. Khaleghi integrates conventional medicine with natural options, from anti-inflammatory supplements and CBD oil to regenerative treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy.

Everything we do focuses on both your condition and your whole-person health. You deserve to live an active life without the burden of chronic pain and mobility challenges. IV therapy could be an essential part of your comprehensive pathway to wellness.

Whether you need a biologic infusion to control inflammation or a nutrient boost to stay healthy through cold and flu season, we're ready to help you find the right combination to meet your unique needs.

Call our office at 714-266-1458 to arrange an appointment at our Laguna Hills or Tustin, California, location now.