Anyone familiar with IVIG

I am sorry, no knowledge on this. Perhaps a second opinion from another doc.

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Hi, Jess -

I only have time for a quick response, but I wanted to say, yes, a rheumatologist can *prescribe* IVIG treatment, but your insurance issues may not end there.

Hopefully the rheumatologist you see will have enough experience with your insurance company to know which diagnosis code(s) to use for IVIG treatment approval by your insurance company, what infusion facility to send you to, etc., which will allow you to access IVIG at in-network costs.

I wish you the best of luck, and it would be lovely if you could keep us all posted on how you gain access to IVIG and how it works for you.

My neurologist has suggested IVIG to me several times, but my rheumatologist just won't go for it.

Again, I wish you all the best in this endeavor.

Warmly,
Zebra