Thread: Yet another diagnosis I am so confused!
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Old 11-09-2011, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Liftyourhands7 View Post
Did you take prednisone what side affects if any did you have? I have Blue shield Insurance do you know if they approve IVIG, I'm sorry did you say you had IVIG? Did it help?
The most common side-effects with Prednisone is insomnia, GI upset (take with food), and weight gain.

I did IVIG for 9 years, but not just for neuropathy. I don't think you'd have a problem getting it approved with your skin biopsy results. It's a pretty commonly used treatment for SFN now.
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