Guest guest Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Can you find that article for me? Even though only one line, I would be interested in reading it. See www.caringbridge.org/ia/mitomomof9 and www.heartbeatsformito.org to see a photo look into what Mito looks like Darla: mommy to Asenath (4) Mito, CNS Vasculitis, strokes, migraines, seizures, G-tube, hypotonicity, disautonomy, SID, global delays, asthma, cyclic vomiting, bladder issues, wheelchair for distances, eye issues, autistic behaviors, gastric emptying issues... Zipporrah (14 months) Mito, strokes, neuro-motor planning dys., SID, GERD, dysphasia, 100% G-tube fed, speech delays, extreme fatigue, excessive phlegm, asthma, trach issues, aberrant subclavian artery, disautonomy, hypertonicity, migraines, possible seizures, dumping syndrome, iron deficiency, ... Luke (16), Leah (14), Rachael (13), Isaac (10), Tirzah (8), Kezia (4), & Marquis (3), Joey & (12 months) (some with Mito symptoms) Re: IgG3 low- what does it mean? > > > Darla, > I have the handbook of immunedeficiencies form the immune deficiency > foundatiion. > A low Ig3 is considered a IgG subclass deficiency. > IgG3 subclass is rich in antibodies against proteins such as toxins > produced by diptheria and tetnus bacteria, as well as antibodies > against viral proteins.IgG3 makes up 5-8% of the IgG circulating in > the blood stream. IgG3 doesnt reach normal levels until 5-7 years of > age. Mnay children outgrow subclass deficiencies. > patients with subclass deficiencies have frequent infections of ears, > sinuses and lungs. some have wheezing and reactive airway disease. > treatment consists of antibiotics and bronchodliaters. Since most > kids outgrow the deficiency it is recommended that they be retested > as they get older. .. > If the antibiotics dont work and the child doesnt outgrow the > deficiency then IVIG may be considered. > thats it in a nut shell...the article was a little longer but that is > the highlights.. > hope it helps a bit > > Oh and also I ran across a article the other day that sited steroids > used to prevent further SLE episodes..it was just one line in a > article about the kidneys and mito but it was there.. > > > > > > > > Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Darla, could you send me your E mail again , I tried to send it to the one I had and it bounced back...send it to mitomomX3@aol Ill send you the article then > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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