Newbie - sort of
Apr 13, 2016 9:49:00 GMT
Post by andi on Apr 13, 2016 9:49:00 GMT
Hello:
I had to have gamma globulin shots from about 7 months of age until I was about 9 years of age. I am now 48 years of age. I came down with shingles last fall - a week after my husband received the vaccine. I have had 3 cases since that time. Because of my medical history, they did a panel. I am IGG deficient in serum, as well as three subclasses. I will be starting IVIG soon. Is there anyone here that has a similar medical history? I am confused and anxious about a lot of things. I am not sure about my exact diagnosis. Am I going to have to have IVIG for the rest of my life? I understand that IGG is a disease, but, before all of this came up again, I had thought that I had "grown out" of the problem. What does this even mean in terms of diagnosis? I am not even certain what questions to ask. Sorry for the confused post, but I would greatly appreciate it if anyone has any info to give me. Thank you!
I had to have gamma globulin shots from about 7 months of age until I was about 9 years of age. I am now 48 years of age. I came down with shingles last fall - a week after my husband received the vaccine. I have had 3 cases since that time. Because of my medical history, they did a panel. I am IGG deficient in serum, as well as three subclasses. I will be starting IVIG soon. Is there anyone here that has a similar medical history? I am confused and anxious about a lot of things. I am not sure about my exact diagnosis. Am I going to have to have IVIG for the rest of my life? I understand that IGG is a disease, but, before all of this came up again, I had thought that I had "grown out" of the problem. What does this even mean in terms of diagnosis? I am not even certain what questions to ask. Sorry for the confused post, but I would greatly appreciate it if anyone has any info to give me. Thank you!