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Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) Infusion

I went to the office of my doctor, a dermatologist specializing in blistering diseases, for the IVIg treatments. In the beginning, I went every three weeks, then the sessions were spaced out a bit more. The individual treatments take a while. Read More

Paul, male, 48, Massachusetts

Mouth Biopsy

I went to an oral surgeon who considered a diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris, an autoimmune disease that causes blistering of the skin and the mucous membranes. To confirm that suspicion, he needed to do a biopsy. Read More

Paul, male, 48, Massachusetts

Allergy Test

I had been having allergies for about 2 years and was tired of all the sneezing and coughing. I finally wanted to know what I was allergic to so I could figure out what to do. Read More

Debbie, female, 39, Pennsylvania

Nasal / Nasopharyngeal (NP) Swab Test

I was feeling terrible for three days. Muscular aches and pains, an ongoing headache, exhaustion, lack of appetite, a bad cough. I finally went in to see me doctor. She suspected the flu and wanted to confirm. THe doctor took out a long swab. Read More

Josh, male, 42, Massachusetts

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