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I Have Been Put On IVIG As Of February 2024 Because I Kept Getting Strep. Does IVIG Make M-spike Go Down And IGG And Kappa Go Down?

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Oklahoma City, OK

I have been in treatment since May 2022 and no remission but numbers are low. I haven’t been able to log in because I had lost password and this group.

August 18, 2024
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Your IgG level should go up from IVIG

August 20, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is primarily used to protect people with weakened immune systems from infections. It is not specifically designed to reduce M-spike, IgG, or Kappa levels. IVIG works by providing antibodies pooled from thousands of blood donors to bolster the immune system.

For managing M-spike, IgG, and Show Full Answer

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is primarily used to protect people with weakened immune systems from infections. It is not specifically designed to reduce M-spike, IgG, or Kappa levels. IVIG works by providing antibodies pooled from thousands of blood donors to bolster the immune system.

For managing M-spike, IgG, and Kappa levels, other treatments like chemotherapy or targeted therapies are typically used. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice on your treatment plan.

August 18, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

It went down actually. My subclasses, which were none existent have come up.

October 6, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Shipmates, I have been on IVIG for almost a year. My counts were low. I had been getting infections and too many coughs and colds.

August 19, 2024

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