... My conviction is based on many symptoms, but I'll only state a few. First of all weakness, loss of balance, pain and without treatment, inability to walk. ... (12 replies)
... Hi. its Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, the " de myelinating" refers to the loss of the myelin sheath that covers the nerves, "poly just means many," neuro" refers to the nerves and " pathy " means damage. (2 replies)
... what is CIDP (2 replies)
... Just what IS cidp? ... (4 replies)
... What IS CIDP? ... (8 replies)
... Cells attacking the Myelin Sheath in the spinal cord causing this form of Neuropathy. The Lumbar Puncture is the Gold standard for diagnosis on this as an elevated serum protein count is the giveaway here. ... (4 replies)
... Both Prednisone and IVG treatment, and also plasmapheresis, are the first line of treatment, as it is the case of GBS. ... (3 replies)
... I've been suffering from CIDP for about 10 years now and haven't had symptoms you describe, although I know it can affect different parts of the body. ... (4 replies)
... which often results in Deblilitaing Fatigue and Major Depression. So, I say to you....GOOD JOB...you are out there trying and keep up. Some of our differences is I have tested possitive for Lyme Disease, but have not gone to an ENT. ... (1 replies)
... I have CIDP and have been having IVIG treatment for nearly a year now. ... (4 replies)
... I was telling the doc that the last several months I have been much worse. New symptoms include vision is blurry around the edges, frequest headaches. ... (4 replies)
... My 7 year old daughter was diagnosed with CIDP after a nerve and muscle biopsy at age 5, it took several months to get the results from the biochemistry testing done on the biopsy tissues. ... (3 replies)
... wks but now been cut to 8 weeks due to the cost. I was told that IVIG could cause blood clots so I have a Claxane injection before each infusion. I'm not sure what Claxane is but they always give it people who come in with DVT. ... (4 replies)
... How can a Dr tell if the numness,muscel weakness and all the other weird symtoms are caused by cidp or cervical stenosis. ... (0 replies)
... I don't have MS but there is a chance I have CIDP. Keep trying to find a new Neurologst and go from there. Research is a good thing I take notes and have suggestions for the DR. as soon as he asks. I tell him what I think. Make a plan of action but do the research first. ... (1 replies)
... That IS interesting about your aunt but even if you should be diagnosed with the same condition, it would more likely be coincidence. ... (4 replies)
... I would ask the neuro to consider something called CIDP. It is rare and sometimes misdiagnosed for many years. It is a managable syndrome and you seem to have alot of the symptoms. ... (30 replies)
... until about 2 years ago, now my disease is behaving like progressive M.S. ... (10 replies)
... Certainly, the CA treatment might have some added impact in your neuropathic condition, and this is something you should discuss with your doctors to let them take the appropriate measures for giving you the least possible discomfort. ... (3 replies)
... What is CIDP and MMN? ... (8 replies)
