Hi Drew I can possibly be of great assistence to you Im Dr Beers and Dr Matthias patient I live in Melbourne.As far as I know there aren't any other Aussie...
I only noticed that the time I used Gammunex and IV Benadryl, I felt mean in the evening and I rarely/never feel this way. Usually, I feel very little after...
Wow, Annette!! Good luck! I think your lack of usual symptoms is promising and you did put back in some good embies....three...yay!!! I hope this is the...
Hi Julie, There are lots of questions to ask before and during this journey....you are not alone!! I do not have a supportive local doc so I work with Dr. Beer...
I think you both will be okay. You have IVIG on board and everything was fine with the nuchal results...strong h/b....just hang in there and watch your tooth...
Hi!! I am in the UK too. I live near Sheffield and am a patient of Dr. Beer. We have seen Dr. Beer once in London....we just wanted to meet him face to face...
I have elevated NKs and +APA....along with other things like hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's, DQalpha issues, low blocking antibodies, TNFa damage in pathology.... ...
Hang in there Rachel! I also have +ATA's....I had these before my first pg (and first loss) and was told that as long as my TSH was fine then all would be...
Hi Drew, Welcome to the board. I think our other Australia member is helping oyou with the logistics but I wanted to say it is very possible to work with Dr....
Hi - wondered if anyone has had any problems couriering medication overseas? I want to send my Humira to a g/f in another country urgently and wondered what...
Hi Niki, I was wondering if you could elaborate on your TSH issues. I am also ATA+, but my TSH has always presented in the low normal range. Post failure I...
Okay, now I am getting worried! Chris says not to as we are on top of things but...... I am 10w and have had two IVIG infusions at 6w and 8w. After my 6w ...
It appears that either low or high TSH can impact fertility. There is a new range for normal (.5-3.0)....I think it is .5. That said.....I think...really this...
I just spoke to Chris and DB. I am to continue Enbrel until 12w....which is just right as that is the amount of meds I have left. Hopefully, we make it that...
Oh Niki, I am so sorry this has to be so hard and troubling! I guess, first I would ask how your prego symptoms are doing? Any significant change. I'm just...
Niki, just sending positive thoughts your way. I know that a few ladies on this board have battled high nk's and gone on to have healthy babies. You are...
Hi Niki, Sorry you are freaked out by your high NKs. I think you tested too early to see the full effect of the IVIg. After my first infusion I tested after...
What a memory you have! Yes - i am 4.1, 4.1 and that alone had me nervous about being successful with a pregnancy. I feel very very fortunate that everything...
Hi Niki, So sorry you are going thru this--seems to be happening a lot around here lately. Hopefully you retested a little too soon to see the full impact of...
Hi Kim! Just wanted to say congrats again! I am so happy everything worked out and this long road ended with sweet baby Evan in your arms. Guess I can say "I...
NikiH, I have to agree with you on the thyroid stuff. I had no problem getting pregnant when my TSH levels were alright, but I would lose them very early on...
Niki, I don't know enough about ivig to be able to make an educated comment. However, with our ds I was on enbrel until around 12 weeks also because my nk #'s...
Pookie, just catching up onw hat's going on with you. Geesh. It sounds like you are doing everything you can, and it is terrific the baby is in the 70th...
Hi Red and Jane, Anecdotally I feel like a new woman when I have the IVIg, emotionally strong and calm, and tons of energy (not related but I like it.) ...
NikiH, it sounds like you are on top of things. But I would be nervous too. I do remember Kristina having elevated NKs for much of the pregnancy, particularly...