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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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How Can An Autoimmune Disease Be Treated?

I was over treated with herceptin and now I have an autoimmune disease... it was stage 1, very small and was cancer free when they cut it out of me! I received 2chemos 1yr of perception and 1month radiation... WHAT CAN I DO! I have to get IVIG infusions every 4weeks!!! My life is ruined. I have talked to women that had my diagnose.... they never got what I did!!!
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

IvIG are best possible possible way to treat autoimmune diseases.You can also discuss use of corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive drugs with your doctor.

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How Can An Autoimmune Disease Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. IvIG are best possible possible way to treat autoimmune diseases.You can also discuss use of corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive drugs with your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.