My appt with Dr Scher- VERY long

First off, I want to thank Michele (redstar) for convincing me to go. My RE had recommended a while ago that I see him, but I went to the hematologist instead.

Dr Scher is the first Dr in a LONG time to really give me hope. He was so positive and supportive. Even my DH, who is a total pessimist, left with a smile on his face.

We went over my history, and all the testing that I had previously done. He took 8 vials of blood from DH, and 9 from me (I had given 8 at Cornell that morning too!).

He basically explained that your body has so many antibodies, and if some of these antibodies don't mesh correctly (with DH's or with each other), nothing will stick. He feels that this is our problem, and its all treatable. Made a lot of sense to us, especially since my concern has always been that with all the embryos I have put back (25? I lost count), the only one that had ever stuck was OUTSIDE my uterus. No one else ever seemed to be concerned about that, but Dr Scher immediately picked that up and agreed that something wasn't right.

So, he basically told me that he would recommend IVIg (Intra Venous Immune Globulin) before ER, and again if I get a BFP. This is to boost my immune system. This has been a big worry for me, one of the reasons I never went to see him. It's basically a transfusion of blood product, and it is NOT FDA approved. He assured me that the blood is washed and it is totally safe. I do have a few friends that have done it, so I think I am ok with it. I go back in a few weeks when all our test results come back, and he will fine tune treatment in accordance with our results.

Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know how happy I am that we went to see him, and if anyone is interested in going, it is totally worth it!!!!!

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Lisa...it's so glad to hear the happiness coming through in your post. You are such a strong women and I hope this new doctor brings you new beginnings very soon! Congrats and lots of baby dust.

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Lisa - I'm so glad you had such a positive experience. It's great to have a doctor finally listen to you and want to work with you. I hope this is the treatment that is going to work best for you.

You are simply amazing and you are going to be a wonderful mother.

Sending lots of baby dust

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Oh Lisa I am so happy your consult went well and that he is addressing your problems. It sounds like you will be on the right track to a BFP and needing support along the way. If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know (not that I have magica powers or anything but you know what I mean). We are here for you!!

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This is fantastic - an answer - whats your time frame going to be?

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Its nice to hear good news.

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I'm so glad your consult went well, and that this doctor is optimistic about your course of treatmant.

Hoping you get a BFP very soon!!!!!

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Lisa, I'm glad your visit went so well and that you and DH have renewed hope of getting PG!! I hope this is the answer for you guys ... for you and DH !

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I hope this is the magic one for you

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Lisa - I am soooo happy for you. It sounds like you have finally got a plan that will bring you your BFP! I'll be praying for you and DH that this will be the last time you have to cycle!

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This is such great news....You are in the ABSOLUTE best hands ever!!

Your BFP is right around the corner!!!!

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It sounds like you have finally found the right doctor for you.

Wishing you much {{{{{{{STICKY VIBES}}}}}}}}}} on your next cycle.

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Lisa.....sounds like your RE knows what he is doing, and sounds very positive.
I wish you all the best

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GREAT news Lisa. Loving how happy you sound and the Dr sounds great! I saw a book of his in the bookstore the other day. Seems he sure knows what he is talking about, so your in good hands! Keep us up to date on your results!

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Thanks girls...

Just so there is no mixup, the Dr I saw is Dr Jonathan Scher OB/GYN. He specializes in recurrent miscarriages and immune issues. I will still be cycling with Cornell.

There is a Dr Geoffrey Sher, and RE who is head of SIRM (Sher Institute of Reproductive Medicine).

It gets confusing.

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that is great news and it looks like your headed in the right direction. Baby Dust!!!

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As you know Lisa, I am so happy you went to see Dr. Scher. As I said in my forum mails to you, he is one of the most compassionate people I have ever met. After all my consults, my dh and I just look at each other,and say "wow"... The amount of knowledge this doctor has and is willing to share just goes beyond expectations. Every single person in that office from the nurses to the billing manager, are wonderful.

I highly recommend anyone who has had to deal with ivf failure, miscarriage, or any immune issue...to see Dr. Scher. It is also very important to have the immune testing done....because, that can cause lack of implantation.

Just like Lisa said, he is a ob/gyn so he does not perform IVF...he just works in conjunction with your RE. He highly recommends working with Dr. Davis from Cornell.

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Lisa,
I am so happy to hear that you and your DH have had such a positive experience with Dr.Scher. I wish you lots of luck. A friend of mine also has problems with her and DH's antibodies not meshing well.

Sending you some and