Steroids are common first-line treatments, but long-term use can cause health problems.
New treatments for IgG4-RD are being studied in clinical trials.
Treatment Goals
WHEN
starting treatment
for IgG4-RD,
It's important to discuss your treatment goals with your healthcare team.
Since people experience different symptoms of IgG4-RD, it makes sense that treatment goals may also be different. Setting goals specific to you and keeping track of progress is a helpful way to manage the disease.
If you think your symptoms are changing, let your doctors know. It may be a sign that your condition is also changing. But treatment might help.
If you have uncomfortable or troublesome side effects, or maybe you feel like your treatment isn't doing enough, talk to your doctors. They may be able to help by discussing other options.
