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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 ...

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M. Wallace | 55-64 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/23/2017
Condition: Hypogammaglobulinemia associated with Recurrent Bacterial Infections
Overall rating 4.3
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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!Read More Read Less

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Jazzy123 | 45-54 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/11/2017
Condition: Primary Immune Deficiency Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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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.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/2/2016
Condition: Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
Overall rating 4.0
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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.Read More Read Less

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Thankful | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/16/2015
Condition: Hypogammaglobulinemia associated with Recurrent Bacterial Infections
Overall rating 4.0
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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.

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eugene | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/29/2014
Condition: Inclusion Body Myositis
Overall rating 1.0
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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.

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JERSUZIEQ | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/18/2013
Condition: Hypogammaglobulinemia associated with Recurrent Bacterial Infections
Overall rating 3.3
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HAD THIS FOR 5 MONTHS HELPS AT TIME. BUT I HAVE COPD AND IT DON'T WORK WITH IS VERY WELL.

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Hyah Leah | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/6/2013
Condition: Myasthenia Gravis
Overall rating 4.0
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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.

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awakite | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
11/20/2012
Condition: Prevention of Bacterial Infection in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Overall rating 5.0
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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.

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Mississippikid | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/11/2012
Condition: Hypogammaglobulinemia associated with Recurrent Bacterial Infections
Overall rating 4.3
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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!Read More Read Less

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Sharon | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/29/2009
Condition: Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
Overall rating 5.0
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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.

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LARRY | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/12/2007
Condition: Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
Overall rating 3.3
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