What should you notice if IVIG infusions are working for your myasthenia gravis?
It may take a few weeks before you notice symptom relief from IVIG. When it's working, you should see improvements in your MG symptoms like:
* Reduced muscle weakness
* Better control of double vision
* Less fatigue
* Overall improvement in Show Full Answer
What should you notice if IVIG infusions are working for your myasthenia gravis?
It may take a few weeks before you notice symptom relief from IVIG. When it's working, you should see improvements in your MG symptoms like:
* Reduced muscle weakness
* Better control of double vision
* Less fatigue
* Overall improvement in daily functioning
Keep in mind that IVIG is typically used as a short-term treatment for MG flares, usually lasting two to five days or given as one large dose. One study found that people treated with IVIG had clinically meaningful symptom improvement within two weeks.
However, experiences with IVIG vary quite a bit. A MGteam member shared that IVIG treatments "completely changed my life," while another mentioned that five IVIG treatments "did basically nothing to improve my mobility." This reflects how uniquely MG affects each person.
Since you're also on prednisone and Mestinon, the combination of treatments may work together to help manage your symptoms. If you're not noticing improvements after a few weeks, or if you have concerns about how the treatment is going, it's worth discussing with your doctor to see if adjustments are needed.
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