Primary Immunodeficiency
What is Primary Immunodeficiency?
Primary Immunodeficiency is an inherited disorder characterized by a non-existent immune system or an immune system that does not work correctly.
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Last updated 14 Jun 2021, 01:21 AM
14 Jun 2021, 01:21 AM
Hi,
I have a Primary Immune Deficiency and found the Immune Deficiency Foundation to be super helpful with support and educational material and programs.
In Canada, CIPO, The Canadian Immunodeficiencies Patient Organization is also providing resources, peer support, and helpful information.
Last updated 29 May 2009, 09:54 AM
29 May 2009, 09:54 AM
Oh I see. Thank you for your reply. Symptoms from the last week: I've had a post nasal drip, sore throat and a deep irritating cough with extreme fatigue. I'm just over the worst of the flu - (it's winter here now). My medical cover is almost exhausted - getting treatment here is extremely expensive and I almost always need two different types of anti-biotic courses in order to overcome an infenction / illness - I seem to be falling ill now every two months. Taking off from work because of being extremely ill, is now almost impossible for me to do - I have to go to work every day, no matter how sick or exhausted I am feeling. I'm being treated by a doctor with a three monthly Polygam Infusion of 24 grams. I've had this treatment for over a year now but I can't see or feel any difference really because I'm healthy for a while and then sick soon after again. As a patient I would like to have more information about this disease and different types of treatment options availbale - It would be very nice if the effects of the illness could be made known to the bublic or at least colleagues, friends and family.
29 May 2009, 08:50 AM
Ah, I see your point :-) Here is the kind of data that I know would be useful for some clinicians I work with in the UK: 1 - symptoms from the last week (cough, breathlessness, sputum, nasal discharge, diarrhoea) 2 - effects on life: visits to physician, antibiotic therapy, days off work / school 3 - for home therapy, batch numbers medications and site and number of attempts for needle. So my question is, what other kinds of data would your clinicians find useful, or would you like to collect as a patient? Thank you!
28 May 2009, 10:01 AM
I have an Immunoglobulin Deficiency - all 13 Isotype levels are way below normal. What information are you looking for exactly?
| Title | Description | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Disease Foundation |
The Rare Disease Foundation, a Canadian organization, provides information and support services for Patients, Families, and the Medical communities. https://rarediseasefoundation.org/
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07/07/2021 | |
| Primary Immunodeficiency Association (PiA) |
PiA exists to support people living with Primary Immunodeficiencies. We liaise with clinicians and immunologists, fund relevant research and campaign for the rights of our members in the UK. |
03/20/2017 | |
| NORD: National Organization for Rare Disorders |
The National Organization for Rare Disorders is an American organization providing information, support and networking for Patients, Families, and the Medical community. https://rarediseases.org/about/
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07/07/2021 | |
| IDF: The Immune Deficiency Foundation |
The Immune Deficiency Foundation is an American organization providing resources, support, networking and education for Patients, Families, and the Medical community. https://primaryimmune.org/
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07/07/2021 | |
| CIPO: Canadian Immunodeficiencies Patient Organization |
The Canadian Immunodeficiencies Patient Organization provides Education, Support, and Advocacy for Patients, Families, and the Medical communities. http://www.cipo.ca/
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07/07/2021 |
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Researchers can contact CoRDS to determine if the registry contains participants with the rare disease they are researching. If the researcher determines there is a sufficient number of participants or data on the rare disease of interest within the registry, the researcher can apply for access. Upon approval from the CoRDS Scientific Advisory Board, CoRDS staff will reach out to participants on behalf of the researcher. It is then up to the participant to determine if they would like to join the study.
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