ivig/colds

[QUOTE=Pam H]I have been fortunate the past 4 1/2 years not to have developed a cold, but I have been off of all treatments for CIDP since Septemberof 2003. But when I was on IVIG I was also put on Imuran, which is an immunosuppressant. Since it supresses the immune system (making the white blood cell count lower?), it might make it more difficult to fight colds & any infections. I have not heard of this problem from others with CIDP. It sure sounds like you are doing great overall though; back at work, wow. I could only dream about teaching again, way to go![/QUOTE]

when I was put on ivig i was only given ivig that really helped me there was no immunosupressent given. I do have problems that flare up when I get the nasty colds, there has been a nasty cold going around here and I am crossing my fingers i don’t get it been real lucky so far . I wish that I could go back to work. so good luck you sound like you are doing good overall, and that you are a very strong person. good luck ask why you need the immunosupressant i have never had that and ivig is great for me ..