An Overview of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Incessant inflammation can go from discomforting to downright painful very quickly. When it occurs at the joints, it could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. This disease can engulf you in pain with a simple bend of the knee or
What to Expect After Your IVIg Treatment
Immune globulin infusion is a treatment designed to help patients with weakened immune systems by delivering antibodies to fight off infections and inflammation. Immune globulin can be administered intravenously (IVIg) or subcutaneously (SCIg). If you have recently been approved for IVIg
What to Expect During Your IVIg Treatment
If you have been battling a medical condition that weakens the immune system, IVIg (Intravenous Immunoglobulin) therapy may have been recently recommended as a treatment to help restore your antibodies. As a patient new to this treatment, you may have
Living with CIDP
Amongst autoimmune diseases, chronic immune demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an extremely rare neurological disorder that is difficult to diagnose. Although the cause of this condition is unknown, many patients have successfully recovered with proper medical treatment and care. What are the
How to Treat CIDP and What to Expect
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) isn’t just a complicated medical term; it’s a rare disease that can cause sensory loss and severely impact mobility. CIDP occurs when an autoimmune response causes the body to attack the myelin, the protective covering
CIDP 101: What You Need to Know About this Rare Disease
Imagine pins and needle sensations searing throughout your limbs or paralyzing numbness that prevents you from lifting your extremities. You might expect it to fade over time with movement and increased blood circulation to the affected areas, but what happens
How to Manage Your Lifestyle with Immune Deficiency
How to Manage Your Lifestyle with Immune Deficiency An immune deficiency diagnosis can hurl you into a world of uncertainty. How will it change your lifestyle? What does this mean for your future? Although having an immune deficiency does put you