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07-15-2013, 03:30 PM | #1 | ||
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I am being denied IVIG by my insurance because they say I don't meet the criteria. I had acute axonal motor neuropathy in December and I'm now in a chronic situation. The damage to the axons in my lower legs continues to get worse and the damage is now affecting my muscles. Does anyone have thoughts/advice about IVIG for my situation? My neurologist says that this is my best hope, but I've been denied 3 times. The insurance company says that IVIG is not a helpful treatment for axonal degeneration. I would appreciate any help anyone can give. |
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07-15-2013, 05:05 PM | #2 | ||
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Have hereditary neuropathies been ruled out? I have axonal neuropathy, progressing rather more rapidly than they say a hereditary neuropathy should be, but that is what it is. I am losing strength in my arms as well as my legs. |
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07-16-2013, 06:25 AM | #3 | ||
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--that IvIg won't help people with axonal degeneration; certainly it has been used 'off-label' for that at certain centers (notably the Jack Miller Center in Chicago and Cornell-Weill in New York) when there is documentable evidence of anti-nerve antibodies (not all of which attack myelin).
Have you had full antibody testing, along the lines of Dr. Latov's/Quest's listing: http://www.questdiagnostics.com/test...ripheralNeurop When there is documentable evidence of autoantibody activity some specialists will go to bat against the insurance companies on this (I've seen the Cornell doctors do it). It does take strong advocacy, as the insurance companies are not in the business of saying 'yes', of course. |
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07-16-2013, 06:47 AM | #4 | ||
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"Thanks for this!" says: | mrsD (07-16-2013) |
07-16-2013, 01:10 PM | #5 | ||
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keep pushing your doc to get insurance approval for IVIG benefits far outweigh the risks concur with glenn that insurance cos are NOT in the business of saying "yes" esp to expensive therapies like IVIG...they prefer to play the 3D game...deny, delay, and defend why they deny and delay unfortunately, IVIG is FDA approved for only 5-6 indications, even tho I agree with Glenn that IVIG antibodies could be very helpful in many "other" autoimmune disorders that unfortunately have never been thru the expensive clinical trial approval process demanded by the FDA I was fortunate (in a sense) to have been dxd with cidp which IS an FDA approved indication for IVIG (but only since 2008)....my neuro got IVIG approved for me quickly... I had been on it for 14 months and it has "worked" for me so far....I have primary demyelination and secondary axon loss per my EMG....my condition has improved....IVIG has "rebooted" my immune system and I am no longer in the "active" phase...my last infusion was 9 weeks ago...I'm knocking on wood as I type this that I do not relapse wish you all the best of luck if your physician can get IVIG approved for your condition whether FDA approved or not...so don't give up Last edited by 029anser; 07-16-2013 at 01:23 PM. Reason: additional info |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | mrsD (07-16-2013) |
08-12-2013, 11:24 AM | #6 | ||
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I am a 32 y/o physician with post-flu vaccine neuropathy - my sx are burning all over the body -- mainly in arms and legs for last 10 months. My extensive neuro workup has been negative, including skin biopsy for SFN.
I am not sure what to do next. I am on Neurontin 1200 mg per day, Magnesium taurate 400, vit b12/folate and vit d. I could not tolerate the other pain meds the neurologists tried (lyrica, cymbalta etc.). I really can't be on those kind of meds b/c i have to function at work also. I am very sensitive to most medications. The neurologist said we could do a 6 month trial of IVIG just to see.. i am not sure if this is the right course.. any thoughts? I am open to alternative therapies. thank you |
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08-12-2013, 12:17 PM | #7 | ||
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if your neuro can get IVIG approved for your neuropathy, do it IVIG is the most "natural" treatment that exists today...potential benefits far outweigh any risks symptomatic tx will NOT reboot your immune system...so why not try IVIG for 6 months? the sooner you start IVIG, the better the prognosis...I would call your neuro right now and tell him to get you started asap....you have nothing to lose by trying it |
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11-10-2016, 06:19 AM | #8 | ||
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11-19-2018, 06:38 PM | #9 | ||
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Hi. I see this post is not newer, but has anyone gotten the IVIG for their neuropathy? I am already receiving this (since 2002) for any immune system disorder called Common Variable Immuno Deficiency. How have your responses been? I was just diagnosed today with Axonal Poly Neuropathy. Is this also related to ALS? I have a 1st cousin who has ALS...now I am freaking out!
Thanks, Kathy |
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11-19-2018, 10:23 PM | #10 | ||
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That was in 2015. Two or three different Neuros gave me a diagnosis of an idiopathic sensory-motor axonal polyneuropathy. Unfortunately this has caused muscle atrophy in my legs and feet and has progressed quite rapidly. I am now needing to wear leg braces to walk which is a real bummer. I also was worried about ALS; however, many neurologists have reassured me that ALS is very different from an axonal polyneuropathy. They suspect Charcot Marie Toothe disease to be more likely (i.e. a hereditary neuropathy). I do take high dose b12 which is recommended for ALS sufferers. I do the b12 because at least I'm doing something to maybe slow the progression. I also believe that the incidence of hereditary ALS is very low, so better not to worry about this. Anxiety makes neuropathy pain 10x worse! |
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