What is Plasmapheresis?
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Plasmapheresis or plasma exchange, is a procedure which involves the removal, treatment, and return of blood to the body to remove antibodies, thereby preventing them from attacking their targets. This blood purification procedure is used to treat several autoimmune diseases.
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How do members experience Plasmapheresis?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myasthenia gravis | 220 | 4 | |
| Neuromyelitis optica | 37 | 14 | |
| Guillain-Barré syndrome | 32 | 1 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 27 | 12 | |
| Multiple myeloma | 19 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 9 | |
| Nausea | 5 | |
| Dizziness | 4 | |
| Chills during infusion | 2 | |
| Low blood pressure | 2 | |
| Adrenal fatigue | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 12 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 17 |
Member evaluations
kaykay19
evaluated on Oct 16, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
philiph
evaluated on Jan 02, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for doctors think I probably have NMO: Major
- Side effects: Mild
vjwebb59
evaluated on May 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for just finished a series of plasma exchange for an exacerbation: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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