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Has anyone had ivig infusions or Gammagard liquid is what my insurance approved. I keep getting infections so my oncologist has prescribed

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cdelyn@hotmail.com

I have cll and systemic lupus

June 21, 2024
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Cdelyn—-I have had CLL for over 23 years and have needed IVIG. Infusions for the last 7 years! I get them every 4 or 5 weeks! New insurance requires my IGg to be less than 500! I have a standing order at Lab for the Immune blood work and they test IGg, IGm and IGa. The IGg is the only one that the Infusion helps! My IGm is always near zero, which is the one that fights bacteria in mucous membranes! Thence we have to guard against pneumonia, bronchitis, sore throat and sinusitis! Good Luck and God Bless! Treatment is boring and slow because it is thicker than Clear Caro Syrup, if you remember way back during WWII! lol. I fight the Benadryl fog and am usually feeling good by bedtime!

June 21, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I can not take benadryl. Is there something else they can give?

June 21, 2024
MyLeukemiaTeam

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is often prescribed for people with leukemia who have weakened immune systems and are prone to infections. IVIG helps to bolster the immune system by providing antibodies pooled from thousands of blood donors.

Key Points
- Purpose: IVIG aims to protect individuals with weakened immune Show Full Answer

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is often prescribed for people with leukemia who have weakened immune systems and are prone to infections. IVIG helps to bolster the immune system by providing antibodies pooled from thousands of blood donors.

Key Points:
- Purpose: IVIG aims to protect individuals with weakened immune systems from infections.
- Administration: It is given via intravenous infusion in a medical setting.
- Frequency: Typically administered once a month while antibody levels are low.
- Side Effects: Possible side effects include headache, fatigue, fever, chills, muscle or joint aches, nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions, kidney problems, blood clots, and rashes.

For more details, you can visit the provided link: [Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for Leukemia | MyLeukemiaTeam](https://www.myleukemiateam.com/treatments/intra...).

June 21, 2024

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