Living with Immune deficiency, familial variable
A family-linked immune condition that can cause people to get sick more often.
Understanding Immune deficiency, familial variable
Blood tests can show high levels of a protein called IgM and low levels of the proteins IgG and IgA. Some people have only high IgM. It runs in families.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet. Its summary describes:
- Getting sick more often
- High IgM levels
- Low IgG and IgA levels
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Immune Deficiency Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Immune Deficiency Foundation
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Immune Deficiency Foundation
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says the condition runs in families and appears to follow an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning one changed copy of the gene can be enough.
Patient organizations
- Immune Deficiency FoundationImmune deficiency, familial variable · United States
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