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- We are looking at moving to Silicon Valley and the health plan would be Blue Shield PPO. Does anyone have experience with them? The plan looks fantastic on paper but we all know that can be misleading. Also, does anyone in that area have a doctor...
- I am having two main problems with my subq and could use some advice. 1) I have to put 100 ml into two syringes. Frequently when I put in the second needle, the hole from the first needle starts to leak. How do you avoid this problem? 2) Is...
- Someone shared a link that showed what IgG products are available around the world and it included things like each products half life. Does anyone know what I am talking about and have the link. We may be moving again and with all the problem we...
- I wanted to let you know about the success I have with zicam. Whenever I fly or have been around someone who obviously has a cold I take zicam for 48 hours and rarely get a cold now. I don't wait for symptoms to occur, I just start taking the...
- It is already Thanksgiving here. It is very weird for us living here since no one celebrates Thanksgiving and Christmas is a minor holiday. I have invited American families in my part of town to join us for dinner. We should have 13 or so at the...
- I am in India and have my medication sent to me here. Unfortunately, my last shipment was missing the flow regulator. Does anyone have any idea if I can infuse without the regulator and just do a slow push by hand. It is definitely not ideal but...
- Hi all, I don't post often but I read alot. I am the person living in India for a few years and I am so frustrated right now. Last year I was on IVIG and it is a really scary/frustrating experience here to get IVIG. I was having my medication...
- I would like to gage the interest in an Austin get together. I know there is at least 4 from the area. I am currently living in India but will be back for a visit in July. Would anyone be interested in getting together the week of the 4th? I...
- The nurse used distilled water instead of saline to flush the line and it burned like hell. My veins are often a little sore for a few days after my infusion but today I feel pain all the way from the site on my hand to my shoulder. Has anyone...
- I thought some of you might like to read this particular post about having my infusion done in a hospital in India. I have had some people ask about my treatment and how it is done here versus in the USA so I thought I would give you some...
- Just need somewhere to share my feelings. We just arrived in Bangalore for a 2-3 year international assignment. I was diagnosed about 18 months ago and have been doing very well lately. I am getting my same medication sent from the US for then to...
- Hi all, I have not been on in a while. Life has been crazy. We learned in late May that my dh would be going on a 2-3 years assignment in Bangalore. Everything is coming along however, they do not have the same brands of IVIG in India as they do...
- I was diagnosed with Bell's Palsey yesterday and was wondering if anyone here has had to deal with it. It is mild, my husband noticed a slight imbalance in my face and since his dad had a major stroke, we went to the er to be safe and caught it...
- I have an odd question. What is your resting heart rate and blood pressure? I have a theory and need more data. Background: I have lost 25 pounds by eating better over the last year and decided to add regular exercise this year to help me get to...
- I have always had a point in my infusion where I feel like my heart is pounding and after looking at my infusion logs, I realized that my heart rate increases during this time, even when I am asleep. Does anyone else have that problem? I also...