Katie lived with years of chronic infections before being diagnosed with CVID at the age of 35. We're excited to share Katie's journey as our next Patient Spotlight!
Please write a few sentences on your overall story living with PI.
I have CVID (Common Variable Immune Deficiency). I was diagnosed in 2017 at the age of 35.
How and when were you diagnosed? Which specific PI disease do you have?
I was diagnosed through a vaccine challenge after years of chronic infections including repeat pneumonia.
How has treatment impacted your life? How did you decide this was the correct treatment for you?
Weekly SCIG has helped me be a more present mom, wife, and teacher and given me hope for a healthier future.
Do you share your story with others online? If so, tell us what made you decide to do so.
Sometimes I share plasma donation requests.