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Old 05-22-2009, 05:01 PM #12
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Smile HI leaningin!

Glad to hear you are feeling better! That stuff is amazing! Love it!

I have heard that some people are able to get it done @ home - can you imagine? Being able to relax in the comfort of your own home while having that done?!? Sadly I am not one of those people, but maybe you will be allowed!

I haven't had any problems so far with the insurance company - I believe they feel it is cheaper to keep me out of ICU!

Big hugs!
Erin

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I got IVIG for four days while in the ICU. I had no adverse reaction. In fact, I began to show steady improvement as soon as it was started. However, about three weeks later the effects had worn off and I needed it again. This time I got it outpatient at the infusion center. The first day it took 12 hours! They did a real slow drip to make sure that I had no adverse reaction. The next three days it took about 6 hours each. But I feel soooo much better now. I hope the benefits hold this time. I'm curious if any of you have trouble getting your insurance company to pay for IVIG outpatient. I'm told it costs $20,000. per dose - 4 days worth.
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