My LLMD recommended imig (intramuscular injection instead of iv) It is VERY expensive.
Just wondering if anyone has tried imig and if it was helpful.
Posted by lou (Member # 81) on :
I don't know anything about this and will be interested to see what kind of replies you get. Do you mean that IVIG is very expensive, or IMIG is (or both)?
Posted by dmc (Member # 5102) on :
Do you mean Bicillin shots (or another abx shot)verses IV antibiotics?
Posted by lou (Member # 81) on :
I think ihavelyme means immune globulins, which is a blood product composed of antibodies, and is asking the question about whether to administer it by intravenous or intramuscular method. I had no idea it could be given in a shot form.
I have been off all abx since early Nov. in order to deal with yeast and to detox. As soon as my liver panel comes back (assuming all is well) I will begin 100 straight days of oral abx at higher doses.
Previously was on abx from Feb. 2010- Nov. 2010. It did a decent job of clearing up Bart as well as late stage Lyme. I took Plaquenil, Rifampin, doxy, flagyl and cefdinir
Currently doing weekly B-12 shots and LOTS of detox...brushing, magnesium baths, herbs such as milk thistle, oil of oregano, clove and other supplements.
LLMD suggested begining weekly intramuscular shots of immuno globulininalong with very large doses of abx and antivirals in order to assist my immune system in fighting off lyme and epstein barr.
The problem is cost. Each shot is $100...which adds an extra $400 per month on top of what I already spend on abx and supplements.
I was wondering if anyone else on this forum had experience with intramuscular shots of immuno-globulin.
Posted by ihavelyme (Member # 30170) on :
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Posted by imagine2 (Member # 3136) on :
Subcutaneous IGG is fairly new. It is not a shot but an iv put just under the skin instead of directly into the blood stream like IVIG.
The risk of side effects is much lower. When placed under the skin, it takes the body a lot longer to metabolize it.
Could this be what you mean?
Posted by mookie333 (Member # 26021) on :
I have spent a small fortune on gamma globulin im injections since last april.
I can not feel a thing from these...I have continued though. I have never done IV gammaglobulin.
Only thing I know is that my NK cell level has dropped and now my white cell count is at an all time low of 2.
Thank God I have not been getting sick...but I do the IM Bicillin shots as well..too tell you the truth I know I need to add a cyst buster to this...but can't really do anything until the white cells go up.