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Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a blood product used in the treatment of inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, hypogammaglobulinemia and other diseases featuring low antibody levels. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Myasthenia Gravis | 89 |
82% |
| Guillain-Barre Syndrome... | 71 |
87% |
| Common Variable Immunod... | 21 |
90% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 7 |
86% |
| Polymyositis & Dermatom... | 5 |
100% |
Overall, 85% (215
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So long ago I dont remeber specifics
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I usually get these every two weeks. I almost feel normal with these.
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It seems to be helping but running out since 2.5 weeks after the first transfusion I'm seeing a slight decline.The only side effects I've had are minor nausea 2 hours after completion and some pain for 4 days after in the vessel used for the transfusion. Mine is Privigen 50g in 500mL just under 1g/kg given over 6 hours on one day once monthly.
I am very thankful to all the blood donors out there. Thanks for your generosity and for taking the time and effort to make this generous contribution.
I am very thankful to all the blood donors out there. Thanks for your generosity and for taking the time and effort to make this generous contribution.
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I got this done a couple of times when i wasn't doing so well and i showed improvement but i was also taking the imuran.
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I have had six courses of IVIG in total, starting last fall when I relapsed. I haven't had a treatment since this past January.
It worked super well and fast! I started noticing a difference within a couple weeks, which was miraculous to me considering all the other drugs took so much time to work.
I had some not-fun infusion reactions; fevers, headaches, chest pain, and nausea - but taking naproxen, Tylenol and gravol prior to, during, and after the infusions helped.
It worked super well and fast! I started noticing a difference within a couple weeks, which was miraculous to me considering all the other drugs took so much time to work.
I had some not-fun infusion reactions; fevers, headaches, chest pain, and nausea - but taking naproxen, Tylenol and gravol prior to, during, and after the infusions helped.
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IVIG worked rapidly but she has been left with periods of severe PN in lower legs and severe fatigue. Each episode lasts longer than the last.
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doesnt work...AT ALL
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Had last IVIG on 8/6/09 and it definitely helped raise my energy level.
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Last Nov I tried to get off prednisone. After about three weeks my symptoms returned. My Dr sent me for five days worth of IVIG. By the end of the treatment I was back to being able to talk and swallow again. I feel that this treatment helped.
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gbs at 18 years of age 3 years to reccover. 17 years later up grade to aidp 7 years later today my life is painful stressfull im cryin everyday
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I've been told that if the levels aren't too high, fish oil can help lower them. Mine are elevated just barely past normal, and my doctor has me taki... [More]





