I am sorry it stressed you, but I understand. I think with IVIG, the insurance companies will say, "Why spend $5,000 a month for IVIG when the same results (meaning decreases in MG symptoms) can be achieved with a $10 bottle of prednisone." And looking at it that way, I say "Why indeed!" because the $10 bottle of prednisone makes so much more sense on paper.

However, down the line the $10 bottle of prednisone will cause other issues--osteoporosis, obesity, cataracts, emotional issues, maybe diabetes. Those of course all cost money to manage. You can bet your bottom dollar that the insurance companies have stuffed shirts crunching numbers to see if the cost of taking care of the side effects ultimately is less than paying for IVIG (and it likely is) so you know where that will leave us and others who need expensive drugs.

Emotions and reason will have little place in the new plan. It's very scary. And yes, I agree...keep the medical records where they are!