IVIG w/IGA deficiency

[michelew]

My son will be starting IV abx tomorrow, to treat what is believed to be Lyme. The LLMD has also ordered IVIG once a week for a period of two months. He believes that this will help him respond better to his treatments, as his labs do show IGG deficiencies, as well as a low IGA.

 

I just was curious if anyone else's child has been prescribed IVIG with a known IGA deficiency. I was under the impression that IVIG was not recommended when there's an IGA deficiency. The prescription is for 20 grams of Gamunex, once per week.

 

Thanks for any insight.

[peglem]

My daughter has very low IgA and has been getting IVIG every 3-4 weeks for over 2 years. When we started we used gammagard, but now use privigen. Her doctor ordered brands that have been treated to remove most IgA, but I'd still make sure your child is monitored very carefully for reaction.

[minimaxwell]

It is my understanding that lVlG is ok as long as IGA is not below 20. If the child has low IGA Gammunex is the preferred brand. Perhaps others will weigh in. These are from my notes with dr. K.