I had anti-tetanus vaccine in the past, and it had triggered
uveitis. Immunologist2 explained that my immune system reacted with the tetanus
toxoid. The overproduction of T-cell had triggered my autoimmune response. For this, I should consider anti-tentanus antibody
instead of tetanus toxoid. I am not supposed to receive any form of vaccine. Yes!
Well said. I developed an anti-LIT sentiment after my first consultation.
In Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy (LIT), the white blood
cells of donors are injected intradermally to my forearm. HLA (human leukocyte
antigen) is a protein coating on the surface of the white blood cell. Each
person has unique HLA. My immune system will be triggered to produce HLA antibody to donor's white blood cell. The overproduction of T-cells again can cause me another round of
autoimmune response? I should opt to use IvIg (intravenous immunoglobulin) instead!
But according to the NK cell cytotoxicity result, I will respond to low dose
IvIg only.
I forgot to ask Immunologist2: whether LIT will trigger my
autoimmune response or not. It was 11:45
o’oclock in the evening and I was groggy already. But...What if I don’t have Rubella antibody? I am lucky enough to get
pregnant after LIT and IVF, unfortunately I acquired measles during my
pregnancy. Vaccination sometimes is really inevitable.
As I look back, I have autoimmune disorder. Yet, I insisted there was no probable cause to suspect immunology is the reason for my infertility. I hated Immunologist2 for scaring me over NK cells. Anyway, the NK cell scare was effective. I was challenged to take the test. Thank you Doctor. I acted stupid and funny in my effort to resist immunology. Now,
I surrender to immunology.
Courage never exists, if there is no fear. I decided to
take my leap of faith. I will have LIT tomorrow. Come what may.
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