low immuno globulin/allergies

[Guest guest]

I recently went for my regular check-up and saw Dr Ellis [associate of

Chapman]. Apparently I interest him as I have a low count of

immuno globulin in my blood and he wants to do further tests. We also

discussed an urticaria episode I had around 5 years ago [which has

since gone] and various unexplained allergies/hives I have experienced

throughout my life. Has anyone else had any tests for this, and if so

what has the outcome been? I am a bit confused, any help would be

greatly appreciated.

Kym UK [PSC 02/06]

[Guest guest]

I don't really have any information, but I am currently having a terrible episode with urticaria which has continued since August. They tested my immuno globulin levels and they were normal. I have been referred to an allergist but my appointment isn't until Sept! If you receive any good information/advice, could you please pass it my way? Thanks,

a

Sylvan Lake, Canada

PSC '03

low immuno globulin/allergies

I recently went for my regular check-up and saw Dr Ellis [associate of Chapman]. Apparently I interest him as I have a low count of immuno globulin in my blood and he wants to do further tests. We also discussed an urticaria episode I had around 5 years ago [which has since gone] and various unexplained allergies/hives I have experienced throughout my life. Has anyone else had any tests for this, and if so what has the outcome been? I am a bit confused, any help would be greatly appreciated.Kym UK [PSC 02/06]

[Guest guest]

Hi Kym;

My guess is that Dr. Ellis may be looking into the possibility that

you might have a deficiency of immune globulin A (IgA), which can

result in allergies and autoimmune diseases:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001476.htm

Did he mention immune globulin A (IgA)?

Best regards,

Dave

(father of (21); PSC 07/03; UC 08/03)

> I recently went for my regular check-up and saw Dr Ellis [associate

of Chapman]. Apparently I interest him as I have a low count

of immuno globulin in my blood and he wants to do further tests. We

also discussed an urticaria episode I had around 5 years ago [which

has since gone] and various unexplained allergies/hives I have

experienced throughout my life. Has anyone else had any tests for

this, and if so what has the outcome been? I am a bit confused, any

help would be greatly appreciated. Kym UK [PSC 02/06]