lvroflife
lvroflife
Sex: M
Data Quality: 1 star
ALS: 7 yrs
Bulbar: mild
Arms: moderate
Chest: none
Legs: mild
lvroflife
Male, 45 years
Spotsylvania, VA
Primary Condition
ALS
First symptom
Jul 2004
Diagnosis
Mar 2005
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lvroflife's Intravenous Immuno Globulin IVIg is for:

lvroflife has not reported any side effects for Intravenous Immuno Globulin IVIg.

lvroflife's Intravenous Immuno Globulin IVIg History (Stopped)
5 g Monthly Mar 22 - 28, 2008
Stopped Course of treatment ended Mar 28, 2008
Evaluations
Date Dosage Peripheral neuritis Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 28, 2008 5 g Monthly Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Mar 28, 2008
Advice & Tips
When I first rec'd tx, it seemed to help maintain muscle tone and elasticity. however over time there were no pos. effects. One major side effect experianced with IVIG tx was the sever headache after tx.

About Intravenous Immuno Globulin IVIg (Prescription Drug)

Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) is a human blood product consisting of antibodies which is used to treat immunodeficiency disorders, B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, inflammatory demyelinating disorders. Off label uses include Guillain-Barré, Multiple Sclerosis, and myasthenia gravis.

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