I was diagnosed with MMN a few years ago - initially just some minor weakness in my right hand. Gotta say my consultant wasn't really very helpful, but after a little research of my own, I decided that I'd prefer not to seek treatment. My main reason (apart from avoiding blood borne infections - i am a bit paranoid ) was that I read that IVIG treatment only worked for a few years, then it all started to go downhill again. I figured that it would be better to wait until (if) my symptoms got serious before treatment, as that would be when I'd really need an effective treatment.

Now I have another symptom (weak calf) and have done a little more research, I am beginning to wonder if I made the right choice. Wondering about the opinions of anyone who has taken the treatment, and those who have not.

Also, how does insurance typically take to IVIG for MMN? Will it pay for the whole treatment, or is it out of your own pocket?

I was also diagnosed with Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, My insurance paid 100 % when i was receiving the treatment in a doctors office. Now im receiving it in the hospital ( Outpatient) and i now i have to pay 10% after what the insurance has paid. Are you on disability ? If not you might want to look into that. Im on social security and im 25 and it pays alot better than i thought. Also i think you made the wrong choice about putting off the treatments when your symptoms started showing, reason being said is that i did the same thing and the worst mistake i ever made because i was a week or two from being on my death bed. I am also taking IVIG once every 2 weeks, and on Rituximab ( chemotherapy) very good treatment, a month or so after my first treatment of Rituximab I've started to regain some strength and walking a little bit better. On the Rituximab treatment they have me setup a treatment every 10 weeks for 2 years. Really the best medicine for this disorder is to keep high spirits, keep a good attitude as much as possible, and stay as active as you can ( whatever your body will allow ).

God Bless Everyone and their families that have been affected.
Good Luck,

Steven

I have had MMN with CB since 2000. Left arm and hand weakness and tremors. Symtoms began in 2000 and diagnosed in 2001 ( first diagnosis was Motor nuerone), began treatment with Ivig (Intragam) 150gms at three monthly intervals, this treatment increased strenth levels in the short term. Over the years the time between Ivig infusions has been decreased. Now recieving 90gms every 5 weeks. My self testing is to do a bicep curl with a 1 kg weight and record the number of times that I can lift it. At the start my peak was 30 times now my peak is 9 times, so the effectiveness of the Ivig is decreasing. These records have all been charted and the Drs love it.
In October 2007 I was treated with Rituximab, this increased my strength level (16 lifts) but only last for two months then back to previous levels. In Dec 2008 I commenced a six month course (1 per month) with cyclophosphamide, I have had two doses as well as continuing the usual Ivig. Small improvement after the first treatment, still waiting for the second to kick in.
has anyone else been down this path and is it worth it.

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I am awaiting a diagnosis of either MMN or ALS and my referring physician seems to think the treatment of choice would be IVIG if it's MMN. I was hesitating as to whether or not I wanted to go this route or find some type of natural (herbal/physical) therapy instead. I think with everything I've read here and other places on this site my best bet would be to go with the IVIG. Thanks for helping me make this decision prior to the diagnosis. It has helped clear some of the brain fog I've been experiencing lately. -B