what is IVIG treatment for CIPD?
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Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy (IVIg) for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIPD), a rare syndrome that consists of weakness and paralysis of many body parts, along with abnormal sensations.  It is very difficult to diagnose in its early stages.  Cause is thought to be from an autoimmune reaction.  If I understand it correctly, this is not like HIV or AIDS where the immune system slowly shuts down; with this the nerves of an affected person are attacked by the body's own defense system.  This damages myelin (the insulation around nerves) and sometimes that axons (the part of the nerve that conducts or transmits messages) which causes either a delay or change in the message that is being sent through the nerve, usually from the brain, cortex, or spinal column, and the intended receiver such as a muscle or a percepter that senses hot/cold, sharp/dull, etc.
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Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
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If I remember clearly, selective immunoglobulin M deficiency (SIgMD) is a rare form of dysgammaglobulinemia characterized by an isolated low level of serum immunoglobulin M (IgM). For clinical diagnosis of this condition, IgM concentrations are usually found to vary from 40 mg/dL to undetectably low levels, where the (normal) reference range 45-150 mg/dL. \n\nSo your IgM will basically have to fall anywhere below 40mg/dL.
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Syringe?  Amp can be given IM Gent can NOT.\n\nGent and Amp are not IV compatible in D51/2NS D5, or NS.
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Currently available Hepatitis C treatment includes Pegylated Interferon - an immunomodulator (stimulated the immune system) and Ribavirin (a nucleoside agent - unknown mechanism). Pegylated Interferon is taken once weekly via subcutaneous injection and the ribavirin is taken orally, usually twice a day (dose varies based upon body weight and HCV genotype).\n\nThere are several Hepatitis C genotypes or varietes of HCV. Genotypes 1 and 4 generally require longer treatment (usually a minimum of 48 weeks) while genotypes 2 and 3 can be treated for 6 months or less - new studies have examined 14 or 16 week regimens.\n\nInterferon can be difficult to tolerate - it causes tiredness, muscle aches, decreased blood cells to name a few side effects. Ribavirin can also cause side effects and sometimes the dose needs to be reduced.\n\nThe liklihood of response is around 50% for genotypes 1 and 4 (meaning that about half the people treated for 48 weeks will clear the Hepatitis C virus). For genotypes 2 and 3, the response rates are higher and can approach 90% (many more people are able to clear the virus.\n\nFactors such as genotypes 1 or 4, high viral load (amount of virus in the body), alcohol use, cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), older age, male sex, and heavey body weight may contribute to a worse response.\n\nThere are investigational agents currently being studies, including VX950 and SCH 503034 (HCV protease inhibitors) as well as polymerase nucleoside inhibitors (NM283 or valopicitabine). Currently, these are all being studied in combination with Pegylated Interferon. Contact an academic medical center or visit http://www.clinicaltrials.gov to find studies for which you may be eligible.\n\nIf you need treatment, be sure to get plenty of rest, drink lots of water, and take your medication EXACTLY as prescribed. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects.\n\nGood luck and stay positive!
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there is no known cure for hbv or hcv using this protocol. don't be duped in to buying expensive juices, fasting, flushing ect. (some of these protocols can be dangerous for those with these liver ailments as there are many bi-directional diseases associated with it)even tho there is a slight benefit using this stuff, just following a good diet (no red meat, iron, sodium) is the key. stay away from any liver damaging substances like alcohol, prescription pain meds.\nincrease your fruit intake as well as veggies containing no iron. and see your doctor. interferon is used in both hepatitis viruses. don't be afraid of those who claim the treatment is horrible....i as well as many other sure, had our bad days on treatment, but all in all, we felt much better and most of us dont have hcv anymore!!
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This is what I have to say about tattoos. Honey, you can get Hepatitis C from it. It is the most rampant cause of cirrhosis of the liver. There is a treatment for Hepatitis C, but only 50% of those infected will respond to given treatment; the rest get liver disease and die. I also just got my blood drawn yesterday to see if I have Hepatitis C. You see we just found out 4 days ago that my husband has it and that I could also have it because I have slept with him. It's no small matter. I'm sitting here scared wondering what the results will be. I hope my test results come back negative. Please pray for me. I also hope for your friend's sake that she chooses not to get the tattoo; it's just not worth it. :(\n\nAdditional Note: A lot of people say it's fine if you get it done at a sanitary professional place. What they don't tell you is it doesn't matter how sanitary it is because part of the ink that is used goes back into the ink vials. To show you what I mean...imagine drinking out of a straw. Part of the liquid in the straw goes back into the glass when you are finished. It may be a very small amount; however, it is the same concept with the clean needles and ink vials when people get tattoos. Once you get Hepatitis C you have to get interferon shots 3 times a week for 6-18 months and there is no guarantee that it will work or that you won't relapse. I sure hope my test comes back negative. I will just hate it if it doesn't, and it's so sad that my husband has this. We have an appointment set up with his doctor in a couple weeks to go over his treatment plan. I think people that get tattoos are crazy!!!!
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Tylenol or Motrin.  A gel ice pack helps too. This type of pain is temporary and the results are worth it in the long run.
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Patients admitted into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) have an intravenous (IV) catheter (small plastic tube) placed in their vein. Very occasionally (4 times out of 100) the insertion of an intravenous catheter may cause an infection in the blood. It has been shown that the removal of the catheter and the insertion of a new one at a new site helps to get rid of this infection. Sometimes, antibiotics are also given. \n\nVancomycin is the antibiotic given intravenously (into the vein) to treat these catheter-related infections. At Vancouver General Hospital, some physicians may not give any vancomycin at all whereas others may treat with intravenous (IV) vancomycin for one to fourteen days.
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See: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000521.htm#Treatment
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I've been reading alot about ARDS because I have 2 patients that I'm taking care of right now in the ICU that are not responding to any treatment. There are alot of differing opinions by various experts. It seems that there is nothing that has proven to be effective all of the time. Here are a few links for you.
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its tough to treat, you can maybe try OTC stuff like lamisil. ask a pharmacist if they have any better recommendations
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There currently is no cure for Hepatitis B or C. They do have interferon treatment that you can go through, that does greatly reduce the viral load, but in many cases it will return. \nThe treatment is a form of chemotherapy, and is rough on you. I have went through it twice. It reduced the viral load both times, but did not fully eradicate it, and it quickly multiplied again. I'm told by doctors that it was not wasted effort, as it gave my liver a chance to at least rest a bit. The liver can regenerate itself if it is not scarred too much. The danger with Hepatitis B and C, is that they can so greatly damage your liver that it can not regenerate itself and can turn to liver cancer or cirrohhisis. For a lot of people, it will never cause problems and they can live a normal lifespan. If you have it, I wish you well, and my only advice is to weigh your situation carefully before jumping into any course of treatment. And very importantly, get a doctor that you trust and that will answer any and all questions you have. There are so many that will not, or that seem indifferent to what you are going through. It can be life altering. Request a complete Liver panel to see your ALT levels (these tell you how hard your liver is working), and stay away from all drugs and alcohol, as they are very toxic to your liver. Also, I have been told that tylenol is very, very hard on your liver. Use aspirin instead, if your stomach can tolerate it. As for being more dangerous than aids. I'd say they are both equally dangerous, as each can eventually kill you in a different way. But you hear of more research being done on aids treatment than for hepatitis.  I wish you all the best.
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some meds you can take anally or with an IV then you won't have to worry about the icky taste. ; )
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Currently available Hepatitis C treatment includes Pegylated Interferon - an immunomodulator (stimulated the immune system) and Ribavirin (a nucleoside agent - unknown mechanism). Pegylated Interferon is taken once weekly via subcutaneous injection and the ribavirin is taken orally, usually twice a day (dose varies based upon body weight and HCV genotype).\n\nThere are several Hepatitis C genotypes or varietes of HCV. Genotypes 1 and 4 generally require longer treatment (usually a minimum of 48 weeks) while genotypes 2 and 3 can be treated for 6 months or less - new studies have examined 14 or 16 week regimens.\n\nInterferon can be difficult to tolerate - it causes tiredness, muscle aches, decreased blood cells to name a few side effects. Ribavirin can also cause side effects and sometimes the dose needs to be reduced.\n\nThe liklihood of response is around 50% for genotypes 1 and 4 (meaning that about half the people treated for 48 weeks will clear the Hepatitis C virus). For genotypes 2 and 3, the response rates are higher and can approach 90% (many more people are able to clear the virus.\n\nFactors such as genotypes 1 or 4, high viral load (amount of virus in the body), alcohol use, cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), older age, male sex, and heavey body weight may contribute to a worse response.\n\nThere are investigational agents currently being studies, including VX950 and SCH 503034 (HCV protease inhibitors) as well as polymerase nucleoside inhibitors (NM283 or valopicitabine). Currently, these are all being studied in combination with Pegylated Interferon. Contact an academic medical center or visit http://www.clinicaltrials.gov to find studies for which you may be eligible.\n\nIf you need treatment, be sure to get plenty of rest, drink lots of water, and take your medication EXACTLY as prescribed. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects.
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The treatment of ITP depends on the severity of the disease. No therapy is needed in some mild cases. In most cases, drugs that alter the immune system's attack on platelets are prescribed. These include corticosteroids (for example, prednisone) and/or IV immune globulin. Another treatment that usually results in an increased number of platelet is removal of the spleen, the organ that destroys antibody-coated platelet. Other drugs such as vincristine, azathioprine (Imuran), Danazol, cyclophosphamide, and cyclosporine are usually reserved for patients with sever ITP.
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Hot tea with lemon and honey....Also try eatting some chewable vitimin C's.  They will help build up your imune system.  Feel better.