We have low immunoglobulin A !!!

mindyb · Post by **mindyb** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:52 pm

Larc400 wrote:

Edit:

Maybe I should explain what IgA actually *IS* ... they are the antibodies responsible for protecting the mucousa membranes in the body (orally, nasally, digestive tract, u-g-tract etc). Without them, bacteria and other microbes will have an easier time escaping the immune system.

Let me make another observation (for me) regarding the Edit description from Larc. Can anyone relate?:
I developed bb when I was 18 and after I completed about 4 months of of the medication Accutane. Accutane is/was very controversial back in 1994, but I had severe acne and DID NOT want to go to college with acne. Accutane TOTALLY ruined my mucus membranes orally, nasally. I mean I was dried out! I had to stick vasaline up my nostrils. I was also drinking alcohol a lot! I also started having digestive problems from medication. After I quit the meds, is when my bb hell started. Maybe Accutane killed my IgA.
I am going to research this more. But please let me know if anyone has a similar story.

sean1979 · Post by **sean1979** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:52 pm

I actually have low IgG and IgM but normal IgA but still kind of low. Has anyone checked for vitamin c deficiency?

asd · Post by **asd** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:04 am

I think low IGa would just make us more at risk of getting CH, its still triggered by the environment. Also Mindyb it looks like you have got your solution then? xxx

mindyb · Post by **mindyb** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 3:19 pm

I am getting Colostrum supplements today. $14.99 for 120 caps. I think you can take 2-8 at each meal.
This has helped people in my other log, Accutane/IgA/cures.
I will keep you posted.