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Has anyone had IVIG Infusions for Neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 7 10:37am | Replies (341)

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@janstar61

Is it possible to travel for months to an area if you are getting IVIG? I am retired and get IVIG in CO but we also like to stay in another state during the winter. How is this done?

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Hi @janstar61 I faced a similar situation with needing ongoing medical infusions, but we planned on being in Florida for a few months. It was really easy for me to get the treatment I needed at the infusion center of a hospital nearby.

I called ahead to that hospital after finding online that they had an infusion center. After speaking with the nurse about what I needed, she told me that all they needed was a prescription for the infusion faxed to the number she gave me. When that order came to her department, she called me and we set up weekly appointments for my medication. I also had to check with my Medicare supplemental insurance company to have this okayed as it was out of network. But it was no problem and it was cleared. When I arrived at the clinic I did have to register with the intake desk, resenting my Medicare and supplementary insurance cards.

So, my suggestion is to research the city where you’re staying for a clinic or hospital, and give them a call to see what their procedure is to get appointments. I think you’ll find that in a high tourist area in the south, since they’re geared up for Snow Birds, there are a lot of accommodating services.
Where do you escape to in the winter?

You would need to find a physician in the state you are traveling to. They would have to become one of your physicians of care to write IgG infusion orders. This is possible
but you will have to check with your insurance company to verify they will cover treatment
in that region. Talk with your current provider that is ordering your IgG now, they should be able to assist you.