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Is IVIG The Only Option For Low Immunoglobulins? How Long? Side Effects?
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Thanks Jeanne. I have my first n Ct week. Hoping to avoid the fatigue. Good luck on yours!

What Is IGIv
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What is it all I know that it would help my wife with helping her fight frequent infection Are their different one Sre their side effects if so what are they are they short term or are their long term consequence Is it considered chemo How does it help fight Cancer Thank s Linda Ellen Bonekoskey

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Do everything you can to take care of yourself I hope you have Simone special by your side to hold your hand someone to cry on when need be and of corse someone to love you Be well

IVIG Infusion
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Anyone taking IVIG infusions and if so how long and do they help? Thank you - Pam

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That's upsetting about the Hep. C diagnosis. I've heard this before. Makes me question - take the chance or have low IG levels and possibly catch who knows what! Right now COVID is on the rise… read more

Just Started Treatment For NHL. Rituxan. Anyone Else, If So Any Side Effects I Should Watch For?
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Treatment for my NHL. Stage II.

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It's at least a month late but I was infused with Rituxan [w/NO CHEMO] for multiple weeks. After being informed to & like an idiot, I didn't notify the nurses that I was feeling a little "funny" so… read more

First Of 4 Rituxan. Only Treatments
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I was diagnosed with MALT. Yesterday I received my first of four Rituxan treatments. I was fine during the process except toward end of infusion I had a dull headache. Then last night and today I have chills, head congestion overall tired. Is this normal?

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Glad to hear your doing better!

Rituxamab Maintenance Therapy - Do Or Don't???
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Hello Group - My name is Pam, 63 year old retired nurse. I just finished 6 months of Bendemustine/Rituxamab (BR) treatment for follicular lymphoma stage 4. The majority of providers are recommending a 2 year - every 2 month infusion of Rituxamab. I've also heard some LLS physicians state they no longer use this protocol due to weakening of the immune system - with COVID and all still active would increase our chances of getting it. Anyone have advise/opinion on this? I personally don't feel… read more

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