Has anyone had a treatment called plasmapho... - PBC Foundation
Has anyone had a treatment called plasmaphoresis and if so what was it like.
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Hi mops,
I haven't had it but my sister has, numerous times. She has has recurring autoimmune TTP- HUS. From what I understand they put a central line in & replace your plasma with donor plasma in a process similar to dialysis. It took a few hours & from what I understand it was a tolerable, but not pleasant, experience. She would sometimes break out in hives afterward, possibly an allergy to some of the donor plasma.
If you are having it done, good luck!