dwilfert,
[QUOTE]The past few months he has gotten worse. He can barely walk and his hands and arms are very numb.[/QUOTE] Evidently IVIg did work on your dad the first time it was given. It is my opinion that he should get another 5 treatments, followed with a monthly infusion of 400mg.

Why does the doctors want an MRI? In my opinion, but I am not a doctor, an EMG/NCS would be more appropriate than an MRI. Electrodiagnostic medicine is the study of diseases of nerves and muscles. Your doctor should recommended an EMG test to see if his muscles and nerves are working right. He can have problems in only one part of his body or throughout his body. The results of the tests will help his doctor decide what is wrong and how it can be treated. You may want to question WHY a MRI and NOT an EMG/NCS…just for piece of mind – Do not feel ashamed to ask doctors questions. Remember, your father is paying the bill.

Warmest regards.

Jethro

dwilfert,
[QUOTE]The past few months he has gotten worse. He can barely walk and his hands and arms are very numb.[/QUOTE] Why does the doctors want an MRI? In my opinion, but I am not a doctor, an EMG/NCS would be more appropriate than an MRI. Electrodiagnostic medicine is the study of diseases of nerves and muscles. Your doctor should recommended an EMG test to see if his muscles and nerves are working right. He can have problems in only one part of his body or throughout his body. The results of the tests will help his doctor decide what is wrong and how it can be treated. You may want to question WHY a MRI and NOT an EMG/NCS…just for piece of mind – Do not feel ashamed to ask doctors questions. Remember, your father is paying the bill.

Warmest regards.

Jethro