IVIg Infusion #2

Well.  Got my second infusion in the books today.  The infusion center was a little behind, so I started somewhat late, however, once I got my room, I wanted to push myself as far as getting to 120mL/hr for the infusion rate.  Going between 60 to 90 I got a weird left-sided headache.  They backed… Continue reading IVIg Infusion #2

What doesn’t kill you, only makes you stronger

The infinite wisdom that my mom used to tell me growing up on a daily basis is starting to punch me in the face every day, and starting to bring light of my ongoing health problems.  My mom had a quip for anything and everything. The one that that was very common was “What doesn’t… Continue reading What doesn’t kill you, only makes you stronger

ENT | Surgery | IVIg Update

Before I get into the details, I would just like to stop, and say this.  The myriad of ailments that I have had my entire life, between the teeth issues, and cystic acne, recurring infections have been literally pointed out and solved faster at Immunoe than anywhere else.  I would just like to thank both… Continue reading ENT | Surgery | IVIg Update

Another ENT Visit Today, Infusion tomorrow

With the crappy snowstorm thats hitting us in Denver right now, I got a call last night from the infusion center that my infusion might not happen.  I shot a message off to my immunologist last night with a backup game plan should the infusion get canceled.  The infusion center called me back today and… Continue reading Another ENT Visit Today, Infusion tomorrow

Educating myself and others about immunity

Today is education day.  I’ve started to delve deeply into IVIg and it’s uses with respect to the immune system.  In previous posts, there is absolutely a clear indication of a TNFRSF13B mutation within my mother’s side of the family.  It affected my sister in the form of GBS.  My mom’s brother, Crohns.  Again, my… Continue reading Educating myself and others about immunity

ENT Appointment CT & MRI Results for sinus issues

Just got back from my ENT’s office to sit down and review both the MRI and CT scans that were done last week with my ENT’s NP. To summarize: I have a left frontal osteoma with chronic sinusitis.  The osteoma is roughly the size of a golf ball.  Both Maxillary and ethmoid sinuses have a… Continue reading ENT Appointment CT & MRI Results for sinus issues

Finding commonality within a sibling rivalry

Growing up with a sibling comes with the typical bickering that you would expect siblings to have.  Fighting over stupid things, arguing, just being siblings.  Over the years my relationship with my sister has evolved dramatically.  My sister is an amazing woman, and strong.  Does she have her faults?  Yes.  As do I.  Nobody is… Continue reading Finding commonality within a sibling rivalry