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    Active or Inactive Virus?

    My doctor said I have Common Variable Immunodeficiency. I will be treated with IVIG. I have no active viruses. I am so glad to actually have a direction in which to go. :-)
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    What does this mean?

    Thanks. Pretty new to this. I saw Dr. Kaufman a few weeks ago and he ran all of my blood tests. I have been suffering for about 14 years with everything that goes along with ME/CFS but hadn't been to a specialist until Dr. Kaufman.
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    What does this mean?

    Hi, I'm new and just got my blood work. I won't meet with my doctor for a few weeks to discuss this. Can anybody shed some light on my results? IgA2 - 12 (Low) IgG1 - 279 (Low) IgG2 - 203 (Low) IGG Serum - 519 (Low) Chlamydophila Pneumo AB - 1.64 (High) Mycoplasma Pneumoniae AB - 1.9 (High)...
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    Active or Inactive Virus?

    Hello, I'm fairly new and just received by blood work from my doctor. My appointment to discuss these results is not for a few weeks but wondered if anybody knows what this means? IgA2 - 12 (Low) IgG1 - 279 (Low) IgG2 - 203 (Low) IGG Serum - 519 (Low) Chlamydophila Pneumo AB - 1.64...
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    Who are the top American CFS/ME specialtists and their locations please.

    I was very impressed with Dr. Kaufman! He took a great deal of time talking to my husband and me. He was very thorough and kind. He listened and asked questions. He tested me for SIBO there in his office and then drew 20 vials of blood. He is checking for autoimmune diseases, virus, and...
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    Who are the top American CFS/ME specialtists and their locations please.

    Dr. Kaufman at Open Medicine Clinic in Mountain View, CA. I just saw him on Monday and he is absolutely wonderful.