Guest guest Posted February 9, 2002 Report Share Posted February 9, 2002 Pam - what were the numbers? Wait to see what the antibody response is because even if the numbers are there the function might not be. Was there a large difference between the two IgG levels? Ursula Holleman Macey's mom (6 yr. old with CVID, asthma, sinus disease, GERD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Diabetes Insipidus, colonic inertia) http://maceyh.home.att.net / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 She was 387 and went to 453. 400 is considered normal for a 2.5 year old child. How do I see what the antibody response is? Is this another test I should request? Pam wife to (15 years) mother to , 8, Hannah, 5, Rebekah 2, and Leah (5-11-2001) Re: What does this mean? Pam - what were the numbers? Wait to see what the antibody response is because even if the numbers are there the function might not be. Was there a large difference between the two IgG levels? Ursula Holleman Macey's mom (6 yr. old with CVID, asthma, sinus disease, GERD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Diabetes Insipidus, colonic inertia) http://maceyh.home.att.net / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 She was 387 and went to 453. 400 is considered normal for a 2.5 year old child. How do I see what the antibody response is? Is this another test I should request? Pam wife to (15 years) mother to , 8, Hannah, 5, Rebekah 2, and Leah (5-11-2001) Re: What does this mean? Pam - what were the numbers? Wait to see what the antibody response is because even if the numbers are there the function might not be. Was there a large difference between the two IgG levels? Ursula Holleman Macey's mom (6 yr. old with CVID, asthma, sinus disease, GERD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Diabetes Insipidus, colonic inertia) http://maceyh.home.att.net / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 Thank you for the encouragement! I have been flat terrified that they wouldn't do the treatment again. In my opinion, since she is obviously struggling to stay healthy when her IgG's are around 400, then they aren't high enough for her needs. Rebekah has always gotten terribly ill for her vaccines. Here, MMR and chicken pox vaccines are live-vaccines. Is this any indication that her antibody response is poor? When she is sick, her WBC doesn't go up to even 20. Is this a sign that her antibody response is poor? Thanks for any insight. Pam wife to (15 years) mother to , 8, Hannah, 5, Rebekah 2, and Leah (5-11-2001) Re: What does this mean? Unfortunately the antibody testing has to be done while not on IVIG. She would need to come off the infusions and wait 3 months for the passive antibodies to leave her system. Then they could vaccinate her with a polysaccride bacteria and 4 weeks later draw blood to see if she mounted a response. If she did then her antibodies are fine and the rising IgG is a good thing. If she mounts no response by her system to the bacteria injection then her antibody function is deficient and she would probably benefit from continuing IVIG. 450 is very borderline in our labs here locally so I wouldn't worry too much about him pulling her off just yet. Ursula Holleman Macey's mom (6 yr. old with CVID, asthma, sinus disease, GERD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Diabetes Insipidus, colonic inertia) http://maceyh.home.att.net / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 Unfortunately the antibody testing has to be done while not on IVIG. She would need to come off the infusions and wait 3 months for the passive antibodies to leave her system. Then they could vaccinate her with a polysaccride bacteria and 4 weeks later draw blood to see if she mounted a response. If she did then her antibodies are fine and the rising IgG is a good thing. If she mounts no response by her system to the bacteria injection then her antibody function is deficient and she would probably benefit from continuing IVIG. 450 is very borderline in our labs here locally so I wouldn't worry too much about him pulling her off just yet. Ursula Holleman Macey's mom (6 yr. old with CVID, asthma, sinus disease, GERD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Diabetes Insipidus, colonic inertia) http://maceyh.home.att.net / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 Unfortunately the antibody testing has to be done while not on IVIG. She would need to come off the infusions and wait 3 months for the passive antibodies to leave her system. Then they could vaccinate her with a polysaccride bacteria and 4 weeks later draw blood to see if she mounted a response. If she did then her antibodies are fine and the rising IgG is a good thing. If she mounts no response by her system to the bacteria injection then her antibody function is deficient and she would probably benefit from continuing IVIG. 450 is very borderline in our labs here locally so I wouldn't worry too much about him pulling her off just yet. Ursula Holleman Macey's mom (6 yr. old with CVID, asthma, sinus disease, GERD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Diabetes Insipidus, colonic inertia) http://maceyh.home.att.net / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 Thanks for the information about fluctuating IgG levels. We still haven't heard from our HEM. It's been three weeks now. I guess I'll call tomorrow to see if he has any news. Pam wife to (15 years) mother to , 8, Hannah, 5, Rebekah 2, and Leah (5-11-2001) Re: What does this mean? Pam: A couple of thoughts. I was told that IgG levels -- and all immunoglobulin levels, for that matter -- do fluctuate. You're not going to stay at exactly the same # all the time. One thing that can make numbers go up is if you just fought an infection, and all your " troops " were called out to fight -- the numbers would remain higher for a little bit. But that's no hard or fast rule, just another piece of the puzzle. At first I tried to figure out why the numbers were going up and down too, but finally accepted that they do fluctuate and are not static. 's IgG and her IgA (absent at 1 yr of age) have increased as she's aged, I hope that happens for you too. (mom to , 3yrs old, polysaccharide antibody def) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 Pam: A couple of thoughts. I was told that IgG levels -- and all immunoglobulin levels, for that matter -- do fluctuate. You're not going to stay at exactly the same # all the time. One thing that can make numbers go up is if you just fought an infection, and all your " troops " were called out to fight -- the numbers would remain higher for a little bit. But that's no hard or fast rule, just another piece of the puzzle. At first I tried to figure out why the numbers were going up and down too, but finally accepted that they do fluctuate and are not static. 's IgG and her IgA (absent at 1 yr of age) have increased as she's aged, I hope that happens for you too. (mom to , 3yrs old, polysaccharide antibody def) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2003 Report Share Posted June 30, 2003 > But if something didn't fully develop as I was growing up, wouldn't that > mean > my pediatrician missed something? > > Hi - It's been my experience many joint problems such as this shallow lateral femoral condyle, etc. are not standard medical problems that pediatricians screen for. It's only when you have pain/problems that they discover things like this. They mainly screen for major deformities, problems, etc. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2003 Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 Margaret Thanks. I was worried that my pediatrician didn't do his job and that worried me because my daughter now goes to him. As far as the lateral condyle. I need to find an anatomy picture so I can see where it is and what it does exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Stage is the amount of scarring on a 1-4 scale. Grade is the amount of inflammation on a 1-4 scale. See my next informational posts. Hugs right back at ya. /De what does this mean? Hello all, Welcome all new members. Can anyone help me under stand what this means? " Liver (needle)BX:recurrent hepatitisCwith mild activity and periportal fibrosis with focal bridging (batts-ludwig grade 2 of 4 , stage2-3 of 4 ) negative for rejection. Thank you 4 your time jeffrey. hugs to all xoxoxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Antibody test back and doctor says it's sort of normal. Said pituiry working hard and could do with more thyroxine so upping from 50 to 75, not good to raise dosage too quickly apparently, concerned that I first presented with palpitations, although he wasn't concerned at the time! Anyway T4 is 12 with ref of 11-23 and been on 50mg thyroxine 4 weeks. Anyone know if this means antibody test positive or not? TIA Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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