1/23/14
– I had my normal visit on Tuesday, January 21 and all my counts were looking
good except that my immune system was a little low. We have these things called “GA” levels and apparently mine are lower than
they should be. To address this on my next appointment on Tuesday,
January 28th I will receive an IVIG infusion. I had this once before
back in 2010. It is a blood infusion that gives a boost to the immune system. Here
are some details about an IVIG:
- Intravenous
immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a blood product administered intravenously. It
contains the pooled IgG (immunoglobulin (antibody) G) extracted from the
plasma of over one thousand blood donors. IVIG's effects last between 2
weeks and 3 months. It is mainly used as treatment in three major
categories:
- Immune
deficiencies such as X-linked agammaglobulinemia, hypogammaglobulinemia
(primary immune deficiencies), and acquired compromised immunity
conditions (secondary immune deficiencies) featuring low antibody levels.
- Inflammatory
and autoimmune diseases.
- Acute
infections.
Last
time I had this I only needed to be infused once to get things back to normal.
I guess time will tell if that will be all I need this time.
Even
with the need for the IVIG, I am feeling good.
My next
appointment at the Cancer Center is Tuesday, January 28st.
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8
More to
come…
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