Thread: Experiences with IVIG
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Old 06-02-2009, 10:08 PM
Tbarney Tbarney is offline
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I really don't know enough about either procedure. I stumbled across something before that said IVIG was done through your neck.

How often do people have plasma exchanges?
How often do people have IVIG?
What are the costs? How are insurance companies for covering these?

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Originally Posted by erinhermes View Post
Hello again! I've had them BOTH but I seem to respond better to the IV IG, plus I have to admit that I really hate the feeling of having them place the line in my neck.........yuck! I have a high platelet count (common with people who suffer from MG) so they really have to DIG hard to break through the old scar tissue - in fact, the last time I had it done I cussed out the dr while he was placing the line - it hurt like heck! Then the genius nicked a nerve for the 2nd time - AUGH!

Plus, when I have IV IG I can go HOME @ night. The plasma exchange means I'm chained to the hosp for an entire week. I really like to get home to my fellas.

Have you had IV IG b/4? The plasma exchange? Which do you prefer? Does the plasma exchange make you feel stronger?

Can't wait to hear from you!
Erin
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