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Plasmapheresis - anyone had success?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jun 27, 2023 | Replies (20)

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@JustinMcClanahan

Hello @rwinney. There is some information out there about plasmapheresis (also referred to as plasma exchange), but the research I am finding has to do with neuropathy in relation to specific causes. For example, here is a research study from the NIH, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1027944/. They use plasma exchange for patients dealing with a plasma cell dyscrasia. Here is another article where multiple types of neuropathy are discussed, https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/791917. It looks as though there are differing circumstances and causes that lead patients to this type of treatment. Has this been discussed as an option for you?

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Hi Justin
Thank you for your research. It has loosely been discussed and sort of thrown out there with out getting too specific to my case. My recent request to Neuro, of this possible treatment, was evaded by recommending a EMG/Nerve Conduction study re-do. I am having the testing in April and will go from there. In the mean time...doing my due diligence. I will read over your links. Thanks again! - Rachel