Generic Name: immun glob G(IgG)-gly-IgA ov50
Brand Name: Gammagard Liquid injection
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In 2009, after an extremely severe bacterial infection in the lining of my lungs causing fluid collection, Empyema Stage 3, a small section of my lower left lobe was surgical removed, called a Lung Decortication. I've been receiving IV treatments of plasma, Gammagard every 3 weeks now for nearly 4 yrs. The dosage had increased at reg intervals to try to get my IgG count upto a pretty constant mid-900's. Still not there, but have had far less bacterial infections during this period. Now, my last pneumonia was 1 year ago! My family, as myself, are Very Happy that these infusions seem to be making a Very Good difference!
Wonder drug! I was in the hospital every month for almost 2 years before I was diagnosed with PI. Upon receiving Gammagard infusions the reoccurring infections slowed dramatically! Slightly itchy and redness at the injection site and it is a weekly process, but worth it.
When I was diagnosed with CIDP, the pain in my feet was so bad that I did not think I could live this way. After get IVIG treatments, the redness and swelling in my feet went down, as did the pain. The pain is not completely gone and I take gabapentin for that. At one point Cigna, my insurance company would not pay for IVIG treatments and I was off for almost a year. My feet got worse and I could barely walk 2 blocks. I am now back on treatment and feeling better. There is no cure for CIDP, but this treatment has helped immensely.
This medicine has changed my life. I was always sick, always in pain. I felt better after my first treatment. Now when I have a cold, it feels like a cold, not like I can't function.
I have been on this drug for almost 2 years and don't think its working. Doctor wants me to stay on it. He doesn't know what else to do. Other doctors have told me he is right.
HAD THIS FOR 5 MONTHS HELPS AT TIME. BUT I HAVE COPD AND IT DON'T WORK WITH IS VERY WELL.
I have had Myasthenia Gravis for13 years. They started me on Mestinon 60mg (2 tab every 4 hours) along with an IVIG Treatment every 6 weeks) with these treatments I can live an almost normal life and continue working. They work for me.
New at home delivery system. Only takes about 1 1/2 hrs. Most Doctors don't know about this new system. A nurse comes to your home 3 times, then you are able to do it yourself, New equipment is sent each week. Your IGG level tested in 4 to 6 weeks.If levels are reached,treatment stopped.
I have several auto-immune diseases and a genetic immune deficiency, have been on replacement immunoglobin therapy for almost 5 years, been on Gammaguard for the past 2+ years, other than having to go sit for 4 hours and them be able to get a vein, because I don't want a port this has been great for me! I was unable to go out in public at all for over a year until I started this treatment because i would get sick, very sick, had Pnumonia 7 times in one year that I was hospitalized for. Now I can lead a most normal life with this medicine each month, every 28 days like clock work!! Side effects are doable too!
I have been treated for Multifocal Motor Neuropathy for 9 years. I have a 3 hour Gammaguard IV every 4 weeks at our local hospital. I am a very mobile 67 year old female. I have had no side effects that I know of.