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One of 4 patient evaluations for IVIg Intravenous Immuno Globulin

  • Gypsy
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    MS: 20 yrs
    Progressive Relapsing
    Sensation: Severe
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: mild
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
  • Gypsy
  • by Gypsy
    current dosage:
    1000mg as needed
    time on dosage:
    4 days
    purpose:
    Slow my MS progress
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Slow my MS progress Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden Specific Side Effects
Jul 25, 2008 Can't tell None Always A little
Advice/Tips Cost
Jul 25, 2008 Treatment is about 5 hours; bring a book or books on tape. Bring H2O & snacks, too. The nurse will usually pre-medicate w/ benedryl & tylenol to help with the mild side effects, I was okay. Side effects usually include; mild headache & itching. monthly
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