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  1. Dec 23, 2023 · The cost of IVIG infusions for stiff person syndrome can vary significantly from one patient to another. Typically, each gram costs $100-$350. Various factors can affect this price, including the dosage, treatment duration, brand of IVIG, and more.

  2. Dec 9, 2020 · For patients with refractory treatment, we can use intrathecal baclofen, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), or plasmapheresis. We conclude that intrathecal baclofen and IVIG are more effective than plasmapheresis in patients with refractory symptoms.

    • Juan Fernando Ortiz, Mohammad R Ghani, Álvaro Morillo Cox, Willians Tambo, Farah Bashir, Martín Wirt...
    • 2020
  3. Dec 27, 2001 · Stiff-person syndrome is a disabling central nervous system disorder with no satisfactory treatment that is characterized by muscle rigidity, episodic muscle spasms, high titers of antibodies...

    • Marinos C. Dalakas, Mavis Fujii, Mian Li, Bashar Lutfi, Joan Kyhos, Beverly McElroy
    • 2001
  4. May 21, 2024 · Stiff-person syndrome (SPS, formerly called stiff-man syndrome) is an uncommon disorder characterized by progressive muscle stiffness, rigidity, and spasm involving the axial muscles, resulting in severely impaired ambulation [1,2].

  5. Jul 3, 2023 · Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a pooled antibody, and a biological agent used to manage various immunodeficiency states and a plethora of other conditions, including autoimmune, infectious, and inflammatory states. The ultimate goal of this therapy is to normalize a compromised immune system.

    • Vijay B. Arumugham, Appaji Rayi
    • 2023/07/03
    • 2021
  6. Sep 3, 2024 · Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is the most common form of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibody spectrum disorder; others include cerebellar ataxia, encephalitis and autoimmune epilepsy.

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  8. May 30, 2002 · To the Editor: Dalakas et al. (Dec. 27 issue) 1 report the efficacy of high-dose intravenous immune globulin for the treatment of stiff-person syndrome. Stiff-person syndrome is a...

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