Mark asked the question about what IVIG is used for....Here are simple and complex descriptions....
Simple:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intravenous_immunoglobulin
http://www.immunedisease.com/US/pati...questions.html


Complex:
http://notesnet.carefirst.com/ecomme...6?OpenDocument
http://medpolicy.unicare.com/policie...DRUG/ivig.html

The second one defines Onlabel vs. OffLabel uses fairly clearly.
However if you are on Medicare you really need to check out the ImmuneDisease.com site, as it relates to those PRIMARY IMMUNE diseases that are covered by Medicare [tho some are not]. As a CIDP person, once I reach that 'age' I will probably have to jump thru hoops to get it? Time will tell.

IG Living a magazine put out free to IG users is a great resource to find out more about a variety of immune conditions/diseases and it's helpful in putting any one IG user into a much larger community and perspective. You can even get it on-line....no paper. I know of many folks who have contacted the staff [myself included] with questions that were thoughtfully, promply and thoroughly answered. http://www.igliving.com/

I have lots more info on IVIG, if you want it, just ask - j