Think You Know IVIG? This Might Change Your Mind!

Hey Everyone!
In 5 Interesting Facts About IVIG (2nd video in the IVIG series) we talk about some of the interesting aspects of this life saving therapy such as how it was discovered, how many different types of immunoglobulins there are, and how much blood it takes to generate a dose.
I also include a BONUS FACT at the end regarding how IVIG may impact the COVID pandemic.
As always, if you have questions or comments drop them below and I'll make sure I respond.
Stay healthy and lucid 💡
Danielle
Timecodes
0:00 Intro
0:40 History of IVIG
1:38 Types of immunoglobulins
2:00 How it's made
3:38 Screening of blood for IVIG
5:00 Allergic reactions
6:25 COVID and IVIG
Links:
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[@franciscocarrasco1625]

Starting ivig in 1 week from today. Pretty nervous but this video is exactly what i needed. Thank you !

[@Penguitax]

Starting IVIG soon and these videos have been so interesting, thank you so much!

[@lucidmed3343]

Hi Penguitax! I'm so happy to hear they helped you!! The IVIG videos were the 1st ones I did on lucid med and it makes me feel awesome to know that they're still providing benefit. Please let me know if you have questions that I can assist with regarding Ig. Happy to help. Also, if you'd like to email me please do so at [e-mail]. Danielle

[@kevinbaxter7390]

Morning 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Apologies,honestly unable to tell you my IVIG doses . What I do know is that in 2015 when diagnosed with GBS,the dose I was given was totally unsatisfactory. Only had 4 days only . My last three Doses over the years has been Monday-Friday for three weeks. As off a month ago,a different knowledge from new Neurologist,he wants try different make ,higher doses,over longer periods. As From England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I obviously NHS . Massive massive gratitude to all blood donors 🙏🏻❤️ Because of your time and dedication, I know this is liquid gold …Expensive

[@lucidmed3343]

Morning! That's OK, the reason I mentioned the dose was that I was hoping (depending on the # of grams) it was divided sufficiently over enough days. The other reason is if your infusion rate was high (ie 280ml/hr etc) then that can cause headaches and nausea. M-F is a 5 day split which is normally just fine. Not sure if this was ever considered or feasible but subcutaneous IG sometimes provides more sustained coverage due to it's delivery method and absorption. And yes, blood donors are the unsung heroes for sure! D

[@leonawilliams8102]

Love your videos and cute humor!

[@johnk8825]

Recently found your site and I really enjoy your presentations and I especially like your subtle humor as well as the visuals. Your discussion of IVIG really caught my attention. I started to post some personal information and a question, then decided I should not be posting this on the web. So just to let you know, you got me thinking.

[@lucidmed3343]

Hi John! Thanks for commenting and that is the best thing I've heard all day. So much work goes into making these videos so hearing positive feedback and that the info I presented was well understood is everything to me. If you'd like you can email me directly at [e-mail]. I'll be happy to assist with any questions I can. Danielle

[@amosquito3050]

I am so grateful that you showed up on my feed. My family is new to IVIG and I would love to ask you some questions 😊. I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos 😊

[@lucidmed3343]

Hi amosquito! Thanks for commenting and letting me know that you benefitted from this information. I'd be happy to assist you with any questions you might have. Please feel free to email me directly at [e-mail] and we can take it from there. Danielle

[@cathleentempleman9272]

Had my 5-hour infusion on Wednesday after a 5-month hiatus (imsurance). I had an aseptic meningitis attack a little more than 24 hours after the infusion began. It felt like I was giving birth to my brain. The only reason I didn't go to the ER was the thought of lights and explaining my situation to doctors. What can be done next time?

[@lucidmed3343]

Hi Cathleen! I'm so incredibly sorry to hear you went through this...nothing worse than aseptic meningitis!!! That's the migraine that I'm referring to when I talk about it being "significant". My recommendations to prevent this are to hydrate really well about 48 hrs prior to your infusion and then continue until 24 hrs after last day (if multi day infusion), call your specialty pharmacy, speak with pharmacist and ask them to change your rate sheet to not exceed 120ml/hr or thereabouts. Not sure of your top rate but normally well above 200ml/hr after the final rate increase. Premeds can also be added (tramadol, solumedrol, benadryl etc). You can also request a bag of saline to be given pre and post dose (normally 250ml's before and the same after). This may help. Aseptic meningitis typically occurs when the Ig is titrated too quickly, or someone is dehydrated. Please feel free to email me directly if you have additional questions ([e-mail]) Danielle

[@rajabhoyar4793]

Hello mam Will you please tell me difference between Rituximab injection and ivig

[@lucidmed3343]

Hi Raja! Thanks for your question :) So IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin) and rituximab are both medications used in the treatment of various immune-related conditions, but they have different mechanisms of action and are used for different purposes. IVIG is a pooled solution of antibodies used for immunomodulation and replacement therapy, while rituximab is a monoclonal antibody that specifically targets and depletes B cells, making it useful in the treatment of blood malignancies and some autoimmune disorders. I did a video just recently actually on Rituxan :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3OQaZqXrpedgbc Danielle

[@dormanbeard2318]

don't like distractions like cartoons.

[@lucidmed3343]

Hi Dorman, so sorry...maybe Lucid Med is not for you then...