IV-IG

Hey Dowa,

I'm scheduled to start this at the end of the week. My doctor said he used it his entire career (40+ years) and always got good results with it. He sent me to a specific pharmacy for it and the pharmacist who knew the doctor told me he gets really good results using IG. I guess I should say that I'll be using IMIG.

After doing some research on it, the premise seems very logical for its use in any case where some covert infection may be the cause. I'm almost surprised its not more often used by doctors given what it is. I'll let you know how I do on it.

Hi Dowa,

My previous home care nurse received IVIG every 10 days for mitochondrial deficiency, serious neuropathy, etc. She had serious Lyme at one time.

She felt it was a tremendous help and I have been told by other nurses that administer the IV to patients that it is very successful. I have been told that it must be approved by a neurologist and that it is very expensive.

So my information is from word of mouth, not experience.

Dowa - I always enjoy your questions and comments.
Beth

Chris: Why do you need the PICC line if it is IM injections?

Gee, I think if I was you, I would ask him to do the IV if you have the line anyway. I spent 6 months and $5,000. cash  on weekly injections without much improvement. I have my 2nd blood test next week and I will know by Dec 1 if I was born immune-deficient. It would explain alot.  Good luck Chris- D