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Originally Posted by betsykk
How long are the infusions? Are they done in-patient or out? Can I ask about the measure of pain relief and how soon you achieve it? Also, is there a list of doctors/hospitals using it? I have always read good things but don't know a tremendous amount about it.
Liz
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Hi Liz,
I don't know a lot about how it is done since I haven't had the consultation with the Neurologist yet who my pain doc referred me to. I do know that it is done by Neurologists and Rheumatologists. My Rheumatologist suggested it as well since he does it for a lot of his patients with autoimmune diseases. I think the biggest factor is that while it is done frequently for people with autoimmune diseases, we are not classified under that so FDA does not approve IVIG for CRPS which means if you were to find a doctor to do it for you, you would probably have to pay out of pocket. Hope that helps a little.