My Story - Morgan Krause

[morgankrause]

Hi everybody. My name is Morgan Krause. I am currently a 17 year old Senior in High School. At age 3 I was diagnosed with Primary Immunodeficiency. Most of my childhood memories revolve around trips to the doctors to recieve IVIG treatments. I continued with this for 4 years until the age of 7. At the time, my doctor told my family some frightening news. Within the next couple months, I would either grow out of the Primary Immunodeficiency or I would continue to fall farther and farther downhill until it became much harder to control. By a miracle, I outgrew it a couple months later. I do not know the exact details because of my young age, but I do know that I was healthy. The doctor even said that no more PI checkups would be necessary. I do not know exact details. I do not even know why I outgrew it. HOWEVER, I wanted to post here to hopefully give others struggling with Primary Immunodeficiency that there is HOPE. I'm a healthy teenage girl. I can go out with my friends. I can eat what I want. I can go to prom. I don't have to stay away because of germs. Granted, I still get at least 3 sinus infections a year, but this is nothing compaired to before. SO if anybody needs some hope, I hope this helped. If anyone needs someone to talk to, I'm also here to help. I may not be able to relate to you exactly, but I understand. STAY STRONG EVERYONE

[bamber]

I am not sure what you had - but you are obviously happy. However, we are told immuno globulin treatment for most Primary Immune deficiencies are for life.