IVIG ANYONE?

[hunterd]

i may have already posed this, if so, sorry. i have built up antibodies to the crab drugs and tysabri. my dr (ms specialist) is pushing the insurance company to approve IVIG. i`m ok with that. my question is; is anyone on it, are you seeing any gains from it?

dave

[heliotrope]

I had strong initial gains. I think it's worth a try. From what I've heard, gains are usually quick, so you'll know if it's effective after the first round.

[mibishe]

i was on it, don't remember for how long. i did ok, wish i could go back on it, but as with every other tx. i've had started having side effects/reactions.
took a couple of txs. before i felt the benefits.

i have older posts with more info, i just can't recall the details right now.

[1523371682@facebook]

Could you pease tell me what IVIG is. I have never heard of it. I have taken avonex, copaxone and gilenya. tysabri is what my doctor is trying to get me to take, i am hesitant.

[hunterd]

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a blood product administered intravenously. It contains the pooled IgG (immunoglobulin (antibody) G) extracted from the plasma of over one thousand blood donors. IVIG's effects last between 2 weeks and 3 months. It is mainly used as treatment in three major categories. if you just type in ivig and do a search, you`ll find it. this is from wikipedia.

dave

[Mammamia]

I was on IVIG for 3.5 years and am now starting Gilenya. I actually had many improvements in function, but was still having attacks. If Gilenya doesn't work to curb my highly active MS, then I want to go back to IVIG if I can. So far, Gilenya has been a little tough on me, but I'm going to try to give it a shot.

[sgrammied]

IViG

I have been on IViG for almost 5 years now. I now get it every 2 weeks. I can tell when I am due for more 'juice' as a group of us call it. I have to now have benydrel with it. But for me it is well worth it. I will not go off it. I still get a relapse now an again. But not as severe as before. I feel the difference in my body in 24 to 48 hours after treatment. I walk better, can use my arms and hands better, and I have more energy. But as with MS every one is different. Give it a try for a few months and see how you do..

[hunterd]

thanks eveyone. i appreciate all the feedback.

dave