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Originally Posted by AnnieB3
Karen, There are a lot of reasons for an increase or decrease in the immunoglobulins. I can't believe they didn't do the subclasses for IgG when they found an increase to see if there is a particular subclass that is increased.
These are basic but helpful to some degree. You need an immunologist or a good internist to explain it.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/...globulins.html
http://labtestsonline.org/understand...ulins/tab/test
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/136580-overview
http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.c...erpretive/8160
I really hope that they didn't miss a thymoma. Since it's still growing, that could be a concern.
Johns Hopkins has some of the best MG experts around, allegedly.  Why they haven't referred you on to one is bewildering.
You need an EXPERT, like Tracy said. You are sick, need help and some more answers about your health. I am so sorry you are dealing with this. A good doctor makes all the difference in the world. It takes more than expertise to be a good doctor. It takes them being a good human being too.
Annie |
great reading, and I did have a reaction to a dose of IVIG in the hospital in January. Hives, itching, redness near the vein site, up the vein at the elbow and redness in the same side of my neck...probably because of the IgA antibodies in the IGG??? I am envious of all of you that were able to have a clear blood test/diagnosis to get the best treatments.
I am hoping that Hopkins can refer me along like you all are doing, ;-)
Thank you for all the information! It makes me really happy that I found this forum and get some new thoughts for my predicament.