Plasmapheresis for itching

[genj65]

I AM NERVOUS HAVING PLASMAPHERESIS THIS FRODAY AT NOON 😬 HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROCEDURE DONE. I AM BEING REFERRED BY MY UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEPATOLGIST DUE TO MY SEVERE ITCHING FROM PBC AS THEYVE TRIED PRESCRIBING SEVERAL MEDICATIONS, CREAMS ETC.. NOTHING WORK SO CROSSINGS MY FINGERS AS I HAVE RARE BLOOD A NEGATIVE BUT MENTIONED TO DR WHO CHECKED MY VEINS AND SHE SAID ME GETTING DONARS CLEANSED BLOOD PUT BACK IN ME SHOULD BE FINE. SO PLEASE SAY PRAYERS I AM ABLE TO GET THROUGH PROCEDURE AND HAVE GOOD RESULTS LIKE NO MORE ITCHING WOULD BE AWESOME 😁

[butterflyEi]

I have not had this procedure so I have no useful information for you, but I wish you well for this afternoon and hope that it gives you some relief from the itching which is such a nightmare.

Let us know how you get on.

best wishes

[Bbsmom]

Am actually waiting on a start date for this at the minute, had initial blood tests to check vaccination level and lfts etc last week and just waiting on them calling me with a slot. Be interested to see how you feel it goes although my Consulant i has given me a cast iron guarantee it will help as he has done it on numerous patients in the past, I will be so relieved if it even lessens the intensity of the dreaded itch. Good luck and keep me posted xxx much love

[Kate50]

I had plasmaphoresis for several years before my transplant in 2015, My blood type is b negative and I never had any problems, your blood is taken out one arm, goes through a huge machine and the plasma is removed, it is then put back in the other arm along with nice new plasma, I didn’t have any problems with it apart from a drop in blood pressure sometimes and it did help with the itching, good luck 🌸🌸

[genj65 in reply to Kate50]

Kate50 Goid to here this thanks for the information I will update I have mine tomorrow 10/18/19 afternoon 🙂

[Kate50 in reply to genj65]

Good luck with the plasmaphoresis xx

[genj65 in reply to Kate50]

Thank you!

[genj65 in reply to Kate50]

Hello Kate50 I don't see where I updated but plasmaphoresis 3 sessions did nothing for my itching and my co-pay for each was $580 so nothing gained but a $1740 medical bill

How many sesions/treatments did you have? I was told that my difficult veins would be an issue if I tried having them more than once a week. I have heard others mention magnesium spray but not sure what type but they said it help itching so I am going to search on amazon.

Hoping all is well with you! Happy Holidays!!!

[EileenUSA]

Thinking of you this morning and hoping the procedure gives you relief. Hugs.

[genj65 in reply to EileenUSA]

EileenUSA thank you I got really week and sick after procedure. The plan is for me to have two more one this coming Friday and the nex Friday. I'm hoping it helps I need and want relief asap!

Hugs to you 🙂