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Old 08-12-2014, 10:54 PM #1
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Hello en bloc,

What would you say is a dose of IVIg that will help with Neuropathy for a 170lb male?

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The dosing for neuropathy is 2gm/kg. So 170 lbs is approx 80 kg, so your dose should be in the neighborhood of 160 grams (this is usually split over 2-5 days).
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hello en bloc,

I believe this is correct, I receive 80 grams per day over 2 days.
I will double check...

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The dosing for neuropathy is 2gm/kg. So 170 lbs is approx 80 kg, so your dose should be in the neighborhood of 160 grams (this is usually split over 2-5 days).
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