Consultation With My Immunologist

I went to Dr. Lara Theresa Alentajan-Aleta, my immunologist at the Don Santiago Bldg. across PGH in Taft Avenue last July 10, 2012.  I presented to her the results of all the blood tests I’ve done and here was her interpretation.

My LAT was back to negative. 

My KCT was high.

My NK Cells was also high.  (Though it was within normal range, according to Dr. Aleta, the cut-off should be 12.  Mine was 14.39.)

So, my options are the following:

1. LIT – Lymphocyte Immunotherapy Treatment (solution for Category 1 and 5 problem)

2. IVIG – Intravenous Immunoglobulin (solution for Category 1 and 5 problem)

3. Intralipids infusion (solution for Category 5 problem)

4. Take aspirin 80mg once a day (solution for Category 2 problem)

I told Dra. Aleta that we are planning to have IVF in Taiwan by September 2012.  So, we are doing this in preparation for the IVF.  

According to her, we can either have IVIG before going to Taiwan or have LIT. 

IVIG is more expensive and it will only stay in my body for a month.  LIT, on the other hand is cheaper (but will need at least 4 sessions or more depending on my body) but once my LAT is up, it could stay in my body for 6 months.  If within 6 months, I don’t get pregnant, I have to have booster shots to maintain the LAT. This, I wasn’t able to do before, that is why my LAT returned to 10% and 5%, which is considered a negative reaction.  So, it is very important to remember this: Booster shots within 6 months if you don’t get pregnant to maintain positive LAT.  If not, you’ll have to do it all over again, just like me.

So, Dra. Aleta and I agreed that we will have LIT since I still have time to do it before going to Taiwan.  So our schedule is this:

July 17 – LIT using 2 donors

July 31 – LIT using 2 donors

August 14 – blood test

Then we will decide from there if I need additional LIT and if I still need to have intralipids infusion.

Another thing I asked Dr. Aleta is how can I increase my LAT naturally.  Her answer: Avoid xenoestrogens.  Avoid processed and canned foods.  Avoid using styro and plastics.  Do not use fabric softeners.  Stop using make-up and lotions that contain paraben.  Avoid eating meat.  It is ok to eat fish, vegetables, fruits, seafood, organic eggs and free range chicken.

She asked me if I am taking any vitamins and I said I was taking Usana Essentials, Calcium, Biomega and Proflavanol.  She asked me to continue taking the vitamins and on top of this, she prescribed Glutathione 500mg, 1 capsule daily.  The brand she prescribed was Cosmo Skin which can be bought at Watson’s for Php45 per capsule or Php1350 per bottle of 30 capsules. 

That's it for my consultation with Dra. Aleta.  

I'll be posting my LIT session soon.

Have a great day ahead!