02/23/22 – I can’t believe how time is flying by. I surely owe everyone an update based on my last post.
I did meet with Dr. Younus
and he let me know that my test results showed that I ultimately had zero
immune system protection from bacterial infections. I guess the good news is I
finally know why I am so susceptible to upper respiratory infections. Based on
this he said that the course of action I had to take was to get immunizations
shots. These shots are what are typical for young children. Soon after meeting
with Dr. Younus, I received 3 immunization shots:
- Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) - HIB
(PRP-T)
- Pneumococcal - Pneumococcal (2 yrs and up)
PPSV23
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
The next step would be to rerun
the blood test about 4 weeks following the shots and then meet with Dr. Younas
again to review the results.
I had another appointment
with Dr. Younas on January 31st. Unfortunately, the immunizations
shots did not do anything to improve my immune system. So, now what?
Dr. Younas feels the best
course of action is to start a a regiment of periodic IVIG infusions. With this
approach I would get an infusion every 4 to 5 weeks. My first infusion is
scheduled for March 7th.
In the meantime, Dr. Younus wants
me to be careful with where I go and who I get close to. I not only need to be careful
of exposure to COVID-19, I also need to stay away for people who are sick
(cold, flu, etc.).
To look the positive side of
things I have been feeling well. Since November I have had only one span where
I wasn’t feel well and had to go on antibiotic… but other than that everything
has been great.
I am very much looking
forward to see how the IVIG’s help me. I am very hopeful.
Here is a YouTube link to a
great song that helps us think about how God has our back. It’s called “He Is”
by David Crowder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvvKa9vyixw
Enjoy!
"But if we hope for
what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."
Romans 8:25
More to come…
