Comments on: What is Immunoglobulin A (IgA)? Blood Test & Normal Range

By: amy

amy — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 03:09:03 +0000

I am unclear from this article on one point.
I understand there is IgA deficiency which is typically the result of problems of B cell maturation etc. Then there is also low IgA–where IgA is produced, just in limited amounts.
The article talks about ways of raising IgA levels. (reduce stress, take probiotics etc etc). Does this apply only to people who are merely low in IgA—or does the information ALSO apply to people who are IgA deficient (less then < 7 mg/dl of IgA) ?

By: Jeffrey Florentino

Jeffrey Florentino — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:17:54 +0000

In reply to La Bella Vita.

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By: La Bella Vita

La Bella Vita — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 14:37:26 +0000

I would love to find an article that discusses how to lower high IgA levels. Everything seems to be about increasing levels, not reducing them. I’m assuming that I’d need to find out what environmental or dietary factors could be triggering this elevated response? Then would it be as simple as avoiding them or are there other lifestyle choices that need to be made?

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By: Jeffrey Florentino

Jeffrey Florentino — Tue, 21 May 2019 00:46:27 +0000

In reply to Derrick.

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By: Derrick

Derrick — Wed, 15 May 2019 16:36:59 +0000

I’m a IVIG patient of 14 years recently I had three blood tests red flagged apparently I had high levels of several proteins in my blood the tests were marked worry some my immunologist sent me to a so called blood specialist she did not seem to no what it was. She was more concerned why my specialist put me on immunoglobulin 14 years ago any ideas would be appreciated!

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 04:24:17 +0000

Impressive detailed information, thank YOU!!! I don’t think you mentioned Saccharomyces Boulardii and I read that it increases IgA. I have low normal IgA but my Hemotologist says it is significant. I started taking Saccharomyces Boulardii and my persistent UTI symptoms (I could stop the symptom from getting bad with yogurt internally and drinking lots of fluid but the UTI attempt was persistent until I started Saccharomyces Boulardii) and irritated stomach stopped. I take 20 billion CFU a day. Thanks again for this important information; I got a lot of ideas to help me improve!

By: Cristina Hill

Cristina Hill — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:06:43 +0000

This information has armed me with the self help I need to improve my IgA. levels, Thank You

By: Marcela Kern

Marcela Kern — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:35:27 +0000

Thank you so much for this post, which makes me much more confident about discussing my health issues with my doctors, without the fear of appearing totally ignorant or of getting a wrong diagnosis. I know that this can’t be completely avoided, but having up to date information that is concise, complete, accurate and with all references is a great, great help! Again, Thank you!