My Neuro is considering IVIG for me so he can reduce the level of prednisone. He has ordered blood tests to predict my ability to tolerate IVIG. My question is about the costs. One of my findings from research on the internet suggest the largest part of the costs is from the drugs. That makes me question if there is drug costs as well as a medical costs. I am in an open enrollment period for drug plans and can still change.

My medical is Aetna intergration Plan A to supplement Medicare. My company retirement plan changes 1/1 and it will no longer be available thru the company plan. I have signed up for AARP MedicareRx (Medicare plan F). Plan F looks to be my best choice but other providers are available. Has anyone had trouble getting IVIG coverage thru the AARP plan.

Has anyone had experience in this area. I can still change drug and medical plans at this time.

I tested positive on all 3 blood antibody tests last March after Ptosis, double vision and tunnel vision. Prednisone elimanated the vision issues but I still have muscle weakness and get very tired very quickly. The pred seemed to make these issues more severe. I started at 80 MG a day on the pred and have tapered to 20. Any input is welcome.