draggin'- I have had both plasmapheresis and most currently (every month) have ivig.

plasmapheresis is not usually used therapeutically as ivig is. it is used more in the idea of a crisis- ivig is sometimes used at the hospital for this, but from my experience when I was on a vent and when being admitted for a crisis multiple times it was plasmapheresis that works faster and is used more for instant results. I believe when I had it done a year ago multiple times it would be 2500 a session and 6 were required...


ivig- more expensive I believe. each bag is 6,000 then you have to pay for the nurse and infusion center. but it is over a smaller time
period. I have a nurse come to my house and do my infusions. my insurance pays for all of it, and I am very lucky for that. luckily my father has a great job w benefits.


if you have any questions let me know