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Hello Everyone,
I haven't been on in months. However, I do read the site at times. I have
been getting IVIG for 4 months now. I actually think I am getting some good results. Fell better for about 1 week following the Rx. I usually have a pain level of 7-8. It seems to get it down to a 5-6. Which is great for me. It also helps with my muscle weakness. I donn't have as much trouble going up the stairs so awhile after the RX.

I had a Rx 2 weeks ago and last week I got strep throat. It was really bad my primary was talking about putting me in hospital was worried my throat was closing. That's how swollen it was. Of course I refused so keflex at home and steroids. Temp of 103 etc. Haven't been that sick in a long time. I am still struggling to recover but was able to go back to work this week.

As some of you might remember, I have idiopathic SFN. So far everyone says they think its autoimmune. Does anyone know if autoimmune diseases lower our immune systems. I'm thinking if our antibodies are in a fight with our own bodies are they able to fight other infections we get?

My primary says my immune systems if lower then the average Joe's. It seems that if I get anything now it takes much longer to recover and hits harder. That's a problem for me since I am a nurse.

I'd appreciate any info anyone can give.

Feeling down today. Getting sick of being sick Hopeful